Addiction Uncovered

Dave Ogden Jr. on Recovery, Relapse & Finding Purpose After Addiction

Addiction Uncovered

Show Notes

After a ten-year battle with opioid addiction, Dave Ogden Jr. found his path to recovery — and a new mission to help others do the same. In this heartfelt conversation on Addiction Uncovered, Jill Nastase explores Dave’s experiences with withdrawal, relapse, Suboxone treatment, and what finally helped him turn his life around.

Today, Dave works in counseling, helping others navigate recovery with compassion and honesty. His message: learn from your pain and find your purpose.

References: UNMC – https://www.unmc.edu Omaha Addiction Resources -https://www.omahaaddictionresources.com

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Chapters: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:01 – What Led to Addiction? 00:14:02 – The Wake-up Calls 00:26:38 – What’s Most Important for Your Recovery?

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