Matthew Butler
Matthew Butler
#41 - Young: Heroin, Crack, Smuggling, Dealing, Addiction, Acid House, Redemption & A 12-Step Introspection With Profound Spiritual Change
#41 - Young: Heroin, Crack, Smuggling, Dealing, Addiction, Acid House, Redemption & A 12-Step Introspection With Profound Spiritual Change
#41 - Young: Heroin, Crack, Smuggling, Dealing, Addiction, Acid House, Redemption & A 12-Step Introspection With Profound Spiritual Change
Thursday 21st March 2024
Young shares his journey from addiction to redemption with host Matthew Butler. A tale of chaos, recovery, and profound spiritual change.
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Episode Overview
- Young started using substances at age 11.
- He became a successful DJ while hiding a heroin addiction.
- Young was involved in drug smuggling and dealing.
- He found sobriety through the 12 Steps program.
- Now, he helps others as a counsellor at Arkhouse Treatment Center.
I thought I was going to die a drug addict and alcoholic
In this gripping episode of the Believe in People podcast, host Matthew Butler sits down with Young, a former DJ whose life took a dark turn into addiction. Starting his substance abuse journey at just 11 years old, Young's story is a whirlwind of highs and lows. From the adrenaline-pumping Acid House scene to the dangerous world of drug smuggling and dealing, Young's life was anything but ordinary.
Despite the glamour of his DJ career, he was battling a hidden heroin addiction that led him to some of the darkest places imaginable. His journey through addiction, including years spent on methadone and multiple stints in rehab, is a stark reminder that success doesn't shield one from the perils of substance abuse. Today, Young is a counsellor at Arkhouse Treatment Center and a lecturer on the 12 Steps, having found sobriety since Christmas Eve 2018.
His story is not just about the chaos of addiction but also about redemption and profound spiritual change. Young’s reflections on his past, his recovery, and his commitment to helping others make this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the complexities of addiction and recovery. Tune in to hear how Young turned his life around and what he’s doing now to give back to the community.