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The Real Addiction Story in Appalachia | 75
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In this no-holds-barred episode, J.D. sits down with three people on the front lines of the addiction crisis in Appalachia:
Dave Taylor, Outreach Coordinator of Wise Path Recovery and a man in long-term recovery himself https://wisepathrecoverycenters.com/
Sgt. BJ Adkins, community outreach officer with the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Department, who grew up inside the storm of addiction https://www.facebook.com/raleighcountysheriffsoffice
Josh Barker, Director of Substance Use Disorder Awareness & Prevention for the state of West Virginia—and someone who’s lived both sides of the struggle https://dhhr.wv.gov/office-of-drug-control-policy/programs/Pages/default.aspx
Together, they talk about what works, what doesn’t, and what it actually takes to save lives in a region that’s been hit hard by addiction. This episode is full of empathy, grit, and accountability, with raw conversations about overdose, recovery, relapse, trauma, and hope.
🎙️ Watch the full episode to hear how Appalachians are fighting back—with heart, honesty, and real experience
📍 Addiction is real. So is recovery.
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