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Ex-Opioid Addict on the Brutal Reality of America’s Opioid Crisis | Amanda Hall

2025/3/25
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Amanda Hall sheds light on the opioid crisis, her personal struggles with addiction, and her mission to help others break free.

#OpioidCrisis #AddictionAwareness #TrueCrime #PublicHealth #OverdosePrevention #MentalHealthMatters #SurvivorStory #hope

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004998068732

Website: https://dream.org/

Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Amanda's Journey to Connecticut

00:04:49 Growing Up in a Judgmental Community

00:09:33 Understanding Addiction and Its Impact

00:14:35 The Importance of Early Intervention and Counseling

00:19:28 Challenges of OxyContin and Addiction Recovery

00:24:38 Separation from My Children

00:29:43 Enhancing Your Nicotine Routine with Lucy

00:34:17 Overcoming Addiction and Family Relationships

00:39:34 Arrest and Detox Experience

00:44:11 Navigating the Challenges of Mandatory Drug Testing

00:48:45 First Shock of Prison Life

00:53:15 Life in a Kentucky Prison: Nicknames and Accents

00:58:00 Overcoming Incarceration: A Journey to Recovery and Education

01:02:53 Journey from Incarceration to Social Work

01:07:41 Foundations of Kentucky Smart Justice Advocates

01:12:32 Understanding the Re-entry Act for Medicaid

01:17:12 Amanda's Inspiring Journey and Best Wishes

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