The struggle to overcome an opioid addiction, is absolutely devastating. And watching someone you love during this struggle, can be torture. On this episode of Stories Beyond the Headlines you’ll hear from Teresa’s guests, Debra, a former opioid addict and Ray Estefania, a certified addiction counselor who specializes in substance abuse treatment and intervention. Diary of an addict. The challenges of opioid addiction are epic.  Visit these links: https://drugabuse.com/5-telltale-signs-of-a-high-functioning-addict/ https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/25/science/fda-medication-assisted-therapy.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2018/04/10/study-despite-decline-in-prescriptions-opioid-deaths-skyrocketing-due-to-heroin-and-synthetic-drugs/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.3b278711b6b5 http://www.restefania.com/ reVolver Podcasts would like to thank our guests, Debra, a former opioid addict and Ray Estefania, certified addiction counselor. Host: Teresa Rodríguez Showrunner: Carmen Lucas Editor: Andy Stermer Click below to Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/teresa-rodriguez-stories-beyond-the-headlines/id1294144122 Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iximr5uqwege67iw77vl4h5n3uq Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aUY1JSXldLbsG0MppTp0f iHeart Radio App: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/teresa-rodriguez-stories-beyond-the-headlines-28549674/