Quick Nick
Quick Nick
9. Stimulant Equivalent
9. Stimulant Equivalent
9. Stimulant Equivalent
Sunday 5th September 2021
Join 'Addicts In The Dark' as a young woman shares her journey from ADHD medication to meth addiction, exploring the fine line between treatment and dependence.
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Stimulants and ADHD: A Path from Focus to Addiction
No question, it can be abused and it is addictive. We know that those two things alone can lead to addiction as well.
Ever thought about the fine line between medication and addiction? In this episode of 'Addicts In The Dark', a young woman shares her harrowing journey from being prescribed stimulants for ADHD to spiraling into methamphetamine addiction. Hosted by Quick Nick, the story begins with an exploration of how stimulants initially helped her focus and feel motivated, but soon led her down a dark path.
She recounts her first experience with weed, but it's clear that stimulants became her drug of choice. When her supply of adderall dried up, she turned to more potent options, eventually finding herself hooked on methamphetamine. This candid conversation dives deep into the emotional rollercoaster she experienced, highlighting the severe withdrawal symptoms and the fog that lifted when she first tried meth. The episode doesn't shy away from discussing the stigma surrounding stimulant addiction, even for those diagnosed with ADHD.
The young woman’s story underscores the importance of human connection in recovery, urging parents to be more involved and compassionate with their children. If you're looking to understand the complexities of stimulant addiction and its impact on mental health, this episode offers a raw and insightful perspective.