• Ep29: A College Student Against All Odds - Todd Perry

  • Apr 5 2022
  • Length: 26 mins
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Ep29: A College Student Against All Odds - Todd Perry

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  • 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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