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.
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In this episode, we explore the transformative power of service in the journey of addiction recovery. We delve into how helping others can reinforce personal recovery, foster a sense of community, and provide purpose. Whether you are in recovery or supporting someone who is, discover how acts of service can be a healing force for everyone involved. If you or someone you know might have a drug problem, call the SAMHSA national helpline at 1-800-662-4357 Reach out with questions or comments at TheDiaryOfAYoungAddict@gmail.com
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 Email me with questions or comments at TheDiaryOfAYoungAddict@gmail.com
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 Addicts NA Basic Text page 176: Young Addict, Young NA Fellowship Grow Up Together NA Basic Text page 283: Regardless of Age 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
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
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