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Episode 5 - Finding Gratitude in a Home with Addiction
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Almost 21 million Americans have at least one addiction, yet only 10% of them receive treatment. Drug overdose deaths have more than tripled since 1990. About 20% of Americans who have depression or an anxiety disorder also have a substance use disorder. More than 90% of people who have an addiction started to drink alcohol or use drugs before they were 18 years old. These are just a few of the staggering statistics out there - Episode 5 takes a brave and honest look at what it was like for Jackson as a child growing up in a household where one of his parents struggled with addiction - We discuss its impact and the way it has molded his convictions to live a sober life and never even try drugs or alcohol - His strong faith and healthy boundaries have left him as an advocate for others journeying through the same tumultuous reality - Jackson’s willingness to share and his down to earth approach to the subject make for an intimate and intriguing conversation - You won’t want to miss this Episode!
Jackson Schaefer is a Graphic Designer and Co-Owner for Footbridge Publishing House
*Theme Music “blessed Time” by Ketsa
170 episodi
Manage episode 285697974 series 2861472
Almost 21 million Americans have at least one addiction, yet only 10% of them receive treatment. Drug overdose deaths have more than tripled since 1990. About 20% of Americans who have depression or an anxiety disorder also have a substance use disorder. More than 90% of people who have an addiction started to drink alcohol or use drugs before they were 18 years old. These are just a few of the staggering statistics out there - Episode 5 takes a brave and honest look at what it was like for Jackson as a child growing up in a household where one of his parents struggled with addiction - We discuss its impact and the way it has molded his convictions to live a sober life and never even try drugs or alcohol - His strong faith and healthy boundaries have left him as an advocate for others journeying through the same tumultuous reality - Jackson’s willingness to share and his down to earth approach to the subject make for an intimate and intriguing conversation - You won’t want to miss this Episode!
Jackson Schaefer is a Graphic Designer and Co-Owner for Footbridge Publishing House
*Theme Music “blessed Time” by Ketsa
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