From a young age, Sarah Spier seemed destined for success. At 18 years old, she landed a job as a film specialist for the Academy Award-winning movie, No Country for Old Men. But her Hollywood dreams quickly turned into a nightmare of heroin addiction. Sarah fell in love with a drug dealer, thinking it was a modern-day Romeo and Juliet tale. No one could pull her away from him or her addiction.
However, her mother’s love and determination saved Sarah’s life, not once, but twice. Join us for a heart-wrenching story as we sit down with Sarah and her mom, Cary, and learn about a mother’s unwavering love and how addiction can affect anyone.
Sarah also helps others suffering from substance use disorders through her organization Follow the Poppy. You can find details about her mission here.
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Sarah & Cary Spier
Sarah’s journey from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood to the life-saving mission of international nonprofit work is a testament to the unpredictable twists of life. Once on the brink of losing everything to opioid addiction, she has transformed her darkest days into a beacon of hope. Introduced to pills, Sarah quickly spiraled into IV heroin use, her luminous career overshadowed by the engulfing shadow of addiction. However, her story took a turn toward recovery, driven by her own determination and the unwavering support of her mother, Cary.
Today, Sarah stands as a survivor, speaker, consultant for integrated behavioral health and opioid treatment programs, an internationally certified coach, a philanthropist, and an advocate. With over thirteen years of recovery, she is dedicated to sharing her powerful tale of addiction, redemption, and recovery. Through her work, Sarah aims to navigate the complex world of opioids, providing education, support, and hope to those affected by addiction.
