Episode 09: The Shadow of an Addict with Matt Ganem It Gets Better

Meet Matt Ganem, the CEO of Aftermath Addiction Treatment, and the person on the other end of the phone when It Gets Better podcast’s Rob Demeo started his road to recovery. Growing up in Somerville, Mass., Ganem had a tough upbringing and was on the streets by age 16. Always seeking validation from others, an early love for athletics turned to partying and selling drugs in high school.
Run-ins with law enforcement did little to curb his habits, which spiraled into daily suicide attempts. By 21, he was hustling enough each day to get high again each night. Finally finding the right combination of recovery and support, Ganem rediscovered a passion for poetry in the halfway house.
Gaining the acceptance he needed, these poems eventually led to a book, recovery advocacy, and a platform to spread the word of recovery. Hear his story, the work being done by Aftermath Addiction Treatment, and how it gets better.
Find out more:
Website: http://aftermathtreatmentcenter.com
Call: (781) 587-3636
Email: mganem@aftermathtc.com