Addiction kind of takes you to a place where yo don't even think about that when your're sick

January 15, 2020 | 21m 00s

This storyteller describes how their recovery from addiction began after open heart surgery, and the challenges of staying disciplined about your health.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
60 - 69
Male
College graduate
White
1xxxx
Patient
STORY TYPE
Blood, Heart and Circulation; Digestive System; Immune System; Mental Health
Infections, Injuries and Wounds; Mental Health; Poisoning or poisons in the environment; Substance Abuse; Having multiple health conditions at the same time
Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you
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