Loving Everything with Andrea Love: Episode 43 - Ricardo Garcia Cisneros: Addiction Doesn't Discriminate

Watch: https://youtu.be/Tu2aN-dGQII 

Addiction doesn’t discriminate—it can impact anyone, regardless of background, status, or upbringing. In this powerful interview, Ricardo Garcia Cisneros,Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC), Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS), and Latinx BHRN Program Manager at MHAAO, shares his raw and inspiring journey through addiction, homelessness, and redemption.

Born into a life shaped by two contrasting worlds—Section 8 housing with his mother andworking in agriculture with his rancher father in Hermiston, Oregon—Ricardo faced adult responsibilities at an early age. By 12, he was earning $500–$600 per week, navigating thepressures of independence, lack of supervision, and early exposure to substances like methamphetamine, opioids, and fentanyl.

This candid conversation explores:

✅The impact of childhood trauma, economic hardship, and addiction

✅The role offamily dynamics, early substance use, and emotional struggles

✅The turning point that led Ricardo toward recovery and transformation

✅How he overcame shame, self-loathing, and the stigma of addiction

✅Lessons on healing, resilience, and finding purpose in helping others

If you're navigating addiction, trauma, toxic relationships, or personal transformation, this video is for you. Let Ricardo’s story inspire hope and show that it’s never too late to heal and create a meaningful life.

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