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This week, we step outside the usual rhythm. Chris Allen joins us for a raw conversation about addiction, recovery, and the quiet rituals that keep us going. No promo. No performance. Just honesty, a Rottweiler who knows when to sit close.

On this episode of The Georgia Avenue Podcast, Vic, Trevor, and Jack welcome Chris Allen — musician, tattooed storyteller, and survivor of Florida’s pill epidemic. From guitars to Georgia Avenue sunsets, Chris shares not only how music and art shaped his life, but also how addiction and recovery became central chapters in his story.

We dive into his years navigating the Florida pill crisis, the toll it took on local communities, and the fight it took to come back from the edge. Chris opens up about recovery with honesty and grit, showing how music, creativity, and connection became lifelines.

This conversation is about more than the past — it’s about resilience, healing, and the role community plays in helping people write their next chapter.

🎧 Stream now on The Georgia Avenue Podcast — where food, community, and conversation always come together in DeLand, Florida.

If You need Help,

• SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
    Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — free, confidential, 24/7
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• FindTreatment.gov
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  A confidential and searchable database of treatment centers across the U.S. for substance use and mental health.
• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
   https://www.aa.org
  Peer-led recovery support for anyone struggling with alcohol use.
• Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
    https://na.org
  12-step fellowship for those recovering from drug addiction.
• SMART Recovery
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  A science-based, secular support group focused on self-empowerment and cognitive tools.

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.)
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• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
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    https://www.nami.org/help
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• Crisis Text Line
   Text HELLO to 741741
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