A hallmark sign of substance use disorders are the repeated failures of fulfilling major life roles and the continued use despite those consequences. The types of shortcomings that sacrifice jobs, lead to criminal records, and disconnects families. In Ep. 016, Josh talks about watching his life go by on the fringes of society and how treatment & long term recovery have offered him an opportunity to get back into the fold of his own life: an employee; a son; and most important to him - a Dad. Josh's story is the epitome of how generational chains can be broken & how an entire family can benefit from recovery. Not Your Average IV User is discoverable on Apple Podcast and Spotify. You can help us out by telling all the people you love that this project exists.