Falling to Freedom
Falling to Freedom
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Welcome to Falling to Freedom; the weekly podcast that brings thoughtful, informed and challenging discussions about addiction to the forefront of everyone's minds. Join us as we discuss the root causes, effects, collateral damage, and of course solutions to this growing problem. Topics include addiction and homelessness, addiction and crime, the tragedy of overdose, prescription drugs, the impact on communities and more... Addiction is the dirty little secret that every family deals with but no one wants to talk about.
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The podcast covers a range of critical themes including the intersection of addiction and homelessness, the dangers of prescription drugs, and the societal implications of addiction. Episodes highlight powerful stories, such as the conversation with Pastor Micah Tucker on how addiction fuels homelessness and the inspiring recovery journey of Tim Torres, underscoring the complexities of dependency and the ways to overcome it.
Welcome to Falling to Freedom; the weekly podcast that brings thoughtful, informed and challenging discussions about addiction to the forefront of everyone’s minds. Join us as we discuss the root causes, effects, collateral damage, and of course solutions to this growing problem. Topics include addiction and homelessness, addiction and crime, the tragedy of overdose, prescription drugs, the impact on communities and more… Addiction is the dirty little secret that every family deals with but no one wants to talk about.
What if everything we think we know about crime prevention is backwards? In this compelling episode of Falling to Freedom, host Chad LaComb sits down with retired police sergeant and decorated Air Force veteran Michael Sugrue to uncover a hard truth from the front lines: most crime has a root; it’s fueled by addiction.
From covert narcotics operations in California to the deadly realities of today’s fentanyl crisis, Sgt. Sugrue shares the rare perspective of someone who’s lived deep inside both law enforcement and the world of substance use disorder. He reveals how trauma, broken relationships, and untreated mental health struggles drive people into cycles of addiction, and how the justice system too often chases symptoms instead of causes.
But this is more than a conversation about crime statistics. Sugrue opens up about his own breaking point after a fatal shooting, the silence that nearly destroyed his family and the healing that came when he finally spoke out. Today, as an author, speaker, and mental health advocate, he’s using his voice to reach first responders, veterans, and anyone who’s been told to “suck it up” and suffer in silence.
If you want to go deeper into Michael’s story and learn practical strategies for surviving and overcoming front line trauma, check out his powerful book Relentless Courage: Winning the Battle Against Front line Trauma, co-authored with psychologist Dr. Shauna Springer.
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