Matt is in conversation with Young, whose powerful and chaotic journey through addiction began at just 11 years old and spiralled into a life fuelled by crack, cocaine, alcohol, and eventually heroin. Immersed in the Acid House scene and rising to global prominence as a DJ, Young masked a deepening substance dependency while navigating a double life as a drug smuggler and dealer. His story unravels the seductive illusion of control, revealing the cost of adrenaline-charged highs and the despair of gang involvement and repeated failed attempts at recovery.
Now sober and working as a counsellor at Ark House Rehab, Young speaks candidly about his transformation through the 12-step programme and the redemptive power of service. His insights into the ripple effects of recovery, both personal and societal, offer a raw and resonant portrait of addiction as a universal struggle—and recovery as a deeply human triumph.
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