Did you know, Methamphetamine, better known as crystal meth, is 300 times more addictive than cocaine? Did you know, it has the power to change your brain chemistry after only a few times? In this episode, Jess & Laura sit down with their friend Jeremy, to discuss how he went from a successful musician and landscape foreman to a crystal meth user and his journey through addiction and into recovery. This is a powerful episode where Jere intimately shares hitting his rock bottom and what ultimately lead him to seek treatment. He discusses what recovery has looked like and what he is out to create for himself now being 14 months sober. Sit back, grab a Kleenex., and open your heart to this amazing story so that maybe, just maybe, your perception of addiction can shift to a more compassionate and empathetic narrative.
Addiction and mental illness will affect 1 in 5 Canadians, so chances are good that you or someone you know is struggling with this. This episode may be triggering for many, but know that you are never alone, and that help is available. Contact Wellness Together Canada at 1-866-585-0445 to speak with someone today.
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