Luke and his big brother didn’t get along, until they started smoking marijuana together. But what started as a bonding experience became a slippery slope for Luke’s addictive personality. Next came pills, then heroin. Luke is about to celebrate seven years clean, and he talks with Theo about what he’s learned along the way.

Luke and his big brother didn&rsquo;t get along, until they started smoking marijuana together. But what started as a bonding experience became a slippery slope for Luke&rsquo;s addictive personality. Next came pills, then heroin. Luke is about to celebrate seven years clean, and he talks with Theo about what he&rsquo;s learned along the way.

Host Theo Hill brings an interesting background to this podcast about addiction and recovery.  He's  been in recovery himself for 19 years now, after struggling with a heroin addiction for much of his life.  Today, Theo drives a truck for a living and also works as a certified counselor at Alcohol and Drug Intervention (ADI) in Glen Burnie. 
 Join Theo and his guests for honest, intimate, and personal conversations about the lure of addiction, the toll it takes, and the strength required to overcome its grip.

One Day at a Time:  In Recovery in Baltimore

I take me wherever I go: Luke’s journey

In this final episode of the series, Theo reflects on his two years as host of One Day at a Time, he shares some exciting personal and professional news, and he gives some timely advice for listeners who are struggling with addiction.

In this final episode of the series, Theo reflects on his two years as host of One Day at a Time, he shares some exciting personal and professional news, and he gives some timely advice for listeners who are struggling with addiction.

A Farewell From Theo

When he was young, John recalls that the other kids around him had normal aspirations. But he says that, as far back as he can remember, his only goal was to get drunk and high. John talks with Theo about the toll of his long-term addiction and the lessons he’s learned in his past six years clean.

When he was young, John recalls that the other kids around him had normal aspirations. But he says that, as far back as he can remember, his only goal was to get drunk and high. John talks with Theo about the toll of his long-term addiction and the lessons he&rsquo;s learned in his past six years clean.

I was using without my permission: John’s story

Chrissy stayed clean for 23 years, and life was good. Then one day she popped an extra prescription pill, and things went downhill fast. She’s in recovery again and working to rebuild her life. Peppy spent a year clean, but a relapse put him in long-term recovery, where he’s focusing on surrendering and accepting help. Theo talks with Chrissy and Peppy about their winding roads to recovery.

Chrissy stayed clean for 23 years, and life was good. Then one day she popped an extra prescription pill, and things went downhill fast. She&rsquo;s in recovery again and working to rebuild her life. Peppy spent a year clean, but a relapse put him in long-term recovery, where he&rsquo;s focusing on surrendering and accepting help. Theo talks with Chrissy and Peppy about their winding roads to recovery.

I take me wherever I go: Luke’s journey

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