He wanted to stop.  After years of struggling with substance use, Tunde (name changed) finally made the decision to seek help. His family, desperate for change, found a local recovery centre and enrolled him immediately. There was hope. For the first time in a long while, it felt like things could be different. But within weeks, it became clear that

Note: This case study is a composite based on real experiences to protect anonymity. “Tunde” came to us after three failed attempts at rehab. He was skeptical, guarded, and convinced that no one understood his struggle with alcohol use disorder. This is where the power of the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)—our “Beacon”—came into play.