17 episódios
The Diary of a Young Addict mere j
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- Saúde e fitness
This podcast is all about being a young addict in recovery. I am completely transparent about my experiences in active addiction and in recovery and talk about everything from the struggles... to the triumphs... to the gruesome details. I'm 23 years old and my clean date is 10-17-2018. I have a minor in substance use disorders so you're not only getting candid experience, but also some facts I've learned along the way.
My goal is to break the stigma of addiction and educate others on what life looks like as a [young] recovering addict. When I was in my active addiction, I had no idea what was wrong with me or why I would do things I knew were wrong, without a second thought. I had no answer as to why I was continuously hurting others around me or why I was choosing drugs over everyone and everything. I genuinely thought I was just a terrible person. Today, I have an answer AND I’ve found a solution. I hope you hear something you relate with or learn something you didn't know before. If this is not for you, I hope you can pass this podcast along to someone you know who is struggling. Thanks for checking my podcast out (:
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ep 17: guest speaker and an outside perspective on my journey
This episode features one of my best friends, Anna Rose, who has been a part of my life for the past 11 years. She has known me since before I started using and has watched my journey all the way up until now. In this episode, we get an outside perspective of how my addiction affected others and those closest to me in my life.
If you or someone you know might have a drug problem, call the SAMHSA national helpline at 1-800-662-4357
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ep 16: being young in recovery
Some of us younger addicts feel a different sort of isolation because of our age. Being young in recovery is not easy, but it is 100% worth it. We are not alone. We have a chair in the rooms of recovery no matter the drugs we used, no matter the length of time we used, no matter how deep our bottom was.
In this episode, I share parts of my story and stories from other young addicts (published in NA literature).
Materials referenced:
Narcotics Anonymous IP #13: By Young Addicts, For Young AddictsNA Basic Text page 176: Young Addict, Young NA Fellowship Grow Up TogetherNA Basic Text page 283: Regardless of AgeIf you or someone you know might have a drug problem, call the SAMHSA national helpline at 1-800-662-4357
Reach out to Northwest Arkansas Harm Reduction's 100% confidential hotline at 479.553.9459 for Narcan/naloxone and other life-saving supplies. We know that we can't stop someone from using, so we just want them to use safely. ( https://www.nwaharmreduction.org/ )
Email me with questions or comments at TheDiaryOfAYoungAddict@gmail.com -
ep 15: attachment theory
In this episode, we hit on the 4 attachment styles of the attachment theory (secure, anxious, avoidant, and fearful avoidant) and how they relate to our childhood and addiction.
The Power of Attachment book: https://amzn.to/3PRPnzy
If you or someone you know might have a drug problem, call the SAMHSA national helpline at 1-800-662-4357
Reach out to Northwest Arkansas Harm Reduction's 100% confidential hotline at 479.553.9459 for Narcan/naloxone and other life-saving supplies. We know that we can't stop someone from using, so we just want them to use safely. ( https://www.nwaharmreduction.org/ )
Email me with questions or comments at TheDiaryOfAYoungAddict@gmail.com -
ep 14: parenting an addict
This episode, featuring my dad, gives a parent and young adult perspective on parenting an addict. We analyze what thoughts were going on in our head years ago during my addiction while I was wreaking havoc on my family, and what thoughts we have about it all now. My dad even gives advice to those struggling with children who are addicts.If you or someone you know might have a drug problem, call the SAMHSA national helpline at 1-800-662-4357Reach out to Northwest Arkansas Harm Reduction's 100% confidential hotline at 479.553.9459 for Narcan/naloxone and other life-saving supplies. We know that we can't stop someone from using, so we just want them to use safely. ( https://www.nwaharmreduction.org/ )Email me with questions or comments at TheDiaryOfAYoungAddict@gmail.com
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ep 13: the ripple effect of addiction
My great friend, Daisy, is our special guest for this episode and shares her perspective on the harm that addiction can cause to the addict's loved ones. She shares her experience and perspective about an ex who was an addict. (psssst... this is my favorite episode yet!!!)
If you or someone you know might have a drug problem, call the SAMHSA national helpline at 1-800-662-4357
Reach out to Northwest Arkansas Harm Reduction's 100% confidential hotline at 479.553.9459 for Narcan/naloxone and other life-saving supplies. We know that we can't stop someone from using, so we just want them to use safely. ( https://www.nwaharmreduction.org/ )
Email me with questions or comments at TheDiaryOfAYoungAddict@gmail.com -
ep 12: healing
This episode is about how I navigate emotional pain and how I work through the healing process.
If you or someone you know might have a drug problem, call the SAMHSA national helpline at 1-800-662-4357
Reach out to Northwest Arkansas Harm Reduction's 100% confidential hotline at 479.553.9459 for Narcan/naloxone and other life-saving supplies. We know that we can't stop someone from using, so we just want them to use safely. ( https://www.nwaharmreduction.org/ )
Email me with questions or comments at TheDiaryOfAYoungAddict@gmail.com
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