In this powerful and deeply personal video, CW Dent shares his journey from the depths of addiction to a life built on recovery, faith, and purpose. Produced in partnership with Healthy Harrison and the Harrison County Commission, the video aims to transform the narrative surrounding the opioid epidemic in West Virginia by amplifying stories of resilience and hope.
CW recounts his early struggles with depression, substance use, and the painful consequences of addiction—homelessness, broken family relationships, and near-fatal overdoses. But his story doesn’t end there. After a life-altering moment on his birthday, CW made the decision to seek help and has remained clean ever since. Now serving as the Director of Business Development at Arch Recovery Center, a recovery coach, and community leader, CW offers a message of hope: that recovery is possible and life on the other side of addiction can be meaningful, connected, and full of purpose. This interview is not just a testimony—it’s an invitation to believe in the possibility of change.