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The Diary of a Young Addict

The Diary of a Young Addict

By: mere j
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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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Episodes
  • episode 18: service

    episode 18: service
    Jul 29 2024

    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
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    24 mins
  • ep 17: guest speaker and an outside perspective on my journey

    ep 17: guest speaker and an outside perspective on my journey
    Feb 15 2024

    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
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    47 mins
  • ep 16: being young in recovery

    ep 16: being young in recovery
    Nov 16 2023

    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
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    27 mins

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