Danny discusses the impact of his mother's death on his substance use, his subsequent journey through addiction, legal troubles, & incarceration.
I Couldn’t Handle Losing My Mom—So I Numbed the Pain With Pills
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#healingfromloss #recoverymatterspodcast
What starts as a way to manage pain can quickly spiral out of control. Danny shares how a prescription turned into dependency, leading him down a path he never expected.
#addiction #copingwithloss #opioidawareness #recoverymatterspodcast
Recovery matters. Families heal. And love grows. 💙
I Fell in Love with the Numb Feeling | Escaping the Comfort That Hid My Pain
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#addictionrecovery #familyhealing #soberdad #recoverymatterspodcast
Gordon emphasizes that recovery is an individual journey—what works for one person may not work for another.
I Fell in Love with the Numb Feeling | Escaping the Comfort That Hid My Pain
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#addictionrecovery #multiplepathways #recoverymatterspodcast
Recovery isn’t about being perfect—it’s about persistence. 💙 If you stumble, it doesn’t mean you’ve failed. Keep going!
🎥 4 DUIs, Blackouts & Rock Bottom—Escaping Alcoholism
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#recovery #keepgoing #youarenotalone #soberliving #recoverymatterspodcast
"A closed mouth doesn’t get fed."
Matt opens up about the hard truth of isolation—having a support system means nothing if you don’t use it.
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#recoveryjourney #youarenotalone #supportsystem #addiction #recoverymatterspodcast
“Recovery ruins your drinking”-for Matt, that’s the best thing that ever happened. At 188 days sober, he’s choosing freedom over alcohol.
🎙️ Episode 168 | Recovery Matters Podcast is out now! Watch the full episode:
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#Recovery #Sobriety #AddictionRecovery
4 DUIs, blackouts, & rock bottom—Matt’s journey from addiction to recovery. Now 6 months sober, he’s giving back & proving setbacks aren’t the end.
Watch here: youtu.be/iDvu-9j5WuI
Audio version available on all podcast platforms!
#addictionrecovery #recoverymatterspodcast
💔 “She Saved My Life… And She Didn’t Even Know It.” 💔
Cass shares how her little sister unknowingly became her lifeline in addiction
🎥 Full Episode:
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#addictionrecovery #recoverymatterspodcast #familysupport
🎵 Can music impact recovery? 🎵
Some say music is just music—others find it triggering.
What do you think? 👇
🎥 Full Podcast Episode:
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#RecoveryMattersPodcast #MusicAndMindset #AddictionRecovery #SobrietyJourney
🚨 Are We Really Powerless Over Addiction? 🚨
👇 Watch this clip & drop your thoughts in the comments!
🎥 2 Years Clean from Addiction: The Ugly, The Beautiful, and The Real
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#recoverymatterspodcast #addictionrecovery #powerlessness #recoveryjourney
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today for our annual report event-your support and commitment make all the difference. Here’s to another year of growth, hope, and recovery! 📸✨ #CCAR #RecoveryCommunity #AnnualReport
Cass’ journey from addiction to recovery is raw and real. She shares how therapy, creativity, and meditation transformed her life—rebuilding bonds and finding empowerment in the struggle.
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#RecoveryJourney #AddictionRecovery #recoverymatterspodcast
We are thrilled to announce that Christopher Wright will enter a new role as Director of CCAR Training!
Chris shared, “Stepping into this role is both an honor and an exciting opportunity to contribute to something I wholeheartedly believe in.”
Congratulations Chris 👏
Remember to check out our current list of open positions - ccar.us/about-ccar/apply-for…
CCAR offers a highly attractive compensation package that includes competitive wages, benefits, paid holidays and vacation time.
#nowhiring #ctjobopportunities #connecticut
Register for this evening session of Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches with CCAR Training - protraxx.com/Scripts/EzCatal…
For additional dates and trainings, visit addictionrecoverytraining.or…
#ethics #recoverycoaching
Reminder that our CCAR Annual Meeting is coming up!
We hope to see you on February 12th at our New Haven Recovery Community Center to celebrate our year and share our impact.
Interested in attending? RSVP here - ccar.us/rsvp/
Today marks the start of #BlackHistoryMonth!
This month is designated to celebrate and honor the contributions, accomplishments, and history of Black individuals in this country - who are continuously left in the shadows.

















