Ep29: A College Student Against All Odds - Todd Perry

Joy and Ilona talk with Todd Perry who never imagined he would be a college student. This episode is especially for those who have struggled with addiction and don’t believe college is a possibility. Todd had behavioral issues as a young person, and a traumatic upbringing. He lived through years as an addict, and eventually broke the cycle of drug and alcohol addiction. With essential help from others, Todd is now a social work student and a peer-support specialist for the Spartan Recovery Program at UNC Greensboro.

 

Key Takeaways:

• Power of shame
• The court-appointed attorney who saw something in Todd
• What happened when he went to treatment
• The recovery community - a different type of love and compassion
• Dedication to helping others - being part of something bigger than himself
• How to help college students who are struggling with drinking and/or other drugs 
• The possibility of being on prescription medication while in recovery 
• If you are wondering about recovery on your campus, Todd shares some advice

 

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