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16 Years Clean After 30 Years of Addiction | My Story of Recovery, Hope, and Freedom | René van Collem After being addicted to hard drugs for over 30 years, I lived on the streets, lost virtually everything, and was even told by an addiction specialist that full recovery was no longer possible for me. The advice: methadone for life. Today marks 16 years since I became clean! In this first episode, I candidly share my personal recovery story and experience. Not just about the addiction itself, but especially about what was needed to truly recover. I share: why addiction is much more than just substance use; what loss of control truly means; why quitting using is not the same as recovering; how the 12 Steps, surrender, and connection have changed my life; and why recovery is possible, even if you or others have lost all hope. This episode is intended for people with an addiction, people in recovery, and for partners, parents, family members, and care providers who want to better understand addiction. Recovery does not begin when you stop using. Recovery begins when you dare to look honestly at what lies beneath. 📌 Subscribe to this free channel if you want to learn more about addiction, recovery, the 12 Steps, and the path to a free life. 🫴Are you looking for help? https://renevancollem.nl/diensten/ ✨Or follow my online program for loved ones! https://www.vanverslavingnaarvrijheid... 📩Sign up for my free newsletter. Via this link https://renevancollem.nl/ Dear listener, I make this podcast with much love and pleasure! However, making a podcast costs money. If you would like to help spread this podcast with the important message of addiction recovery for loved ones and people with an addiction, I would greatly appreciate it! On this page, you can make your contribution and help spread information about addiction recovery! https://fooienpod.com/renevancollemva... Thank you for watching, listening, and sharing! Rene💙 This podcast is powered by SPOOR6 - high-level addiction care www.spoor6.nl Disclaimer: The conversations and interviews on this channel are intended solely for information and inspiration. They do not constitute a substitute for professional advice or therapy. In the event of physical or psychological complaints, always contact a qualified healthcare professional. Any actions or decisions you take based on the information in these videos are entirely your own responsibility. #hope #godslove #recovery #truth #selflove #addictionrecovery #miraculous 00:00 Intro: Declared terminally ill? 00:48 Welcome to the podcast: 16 years of recovery 01:45 The addiction doctor's advice: "Stay on methadone" 03:55 How an addiction creeps in slowly 05:37 My start with cannabis, heroin, and cocaine 06:15 The shortcomings in mainstream addiction care 07:23 My time as a drummer with Doe Maar 09:12 What is the definition of an addiction? 11:50 Why simply quitting substances isn't enough 13:30 The fear of facing life 'sober' 15:15 The fight against the 'monster' (and why you shouldn't do it alone) 17:33 What an addiction takes away from you (homelessness and loss) 18:31 The lowest point after the death of my father 20:47 What exactly is recovery and how did I do it? 21:29 July 20, 2010: The day I called at the clinic 23:55 The power of surrender and the pressure of suffering 24:35 The role of my wife Margaret and my mother (setting boundaries) 26:15 My time at Schiphol: The total loneliness of homelessness 29:20 The moment I decided to really go through it 30:30 Salvation through the 12-step program and meetings 32:15 "The world doesn't change, you have to change" 33:55 Why sustained vigilance is necessary 36:22 Will there be a series about the 12 steps? (Let me know!) 37:10 Pushing through and building resilience 38:35 The foundation of recovery: Sleep, nutrition, and connection 41:10 Words of thanks to my loved ones 42:45 The 'silent epidemic' of addiction and a hopeful message