Joanie Sigal
Joanie Sigal
Christian's Story - Psych Drugs at Age 11 to a Happy Life Now
Christian's Story - Psych Drugs at Age 11 to a Happy Life Now
Christian's Story - Psych Drugs at Age 11 to a Happy Life Now
Monday 9th October 2017
Hear Christian's story from early psychiatric drugs to heroin addiction and how the Narconon program helped him achieve lasting recovery.
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Joanie Sigal
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Christian's Path: From Early Medication to Lasting Recovery
One of the biggest things for me was, you know, recognizing the people in my life that were antisocial or social or suppressive.
Ever wondered how someone can turn their life around after years of addiction? Meet Christian, who started on psychiatric drugs at just 11 years old and ended up battling heroin addiction by 17. In this episode of 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return', Christian shares his rollercoaster journey from the depths of addiction to a fulfilling, drug-free life today. Christian's story is both heart-wrenching and uplifting, offering hope to anyone facing similar struggles.
Christian opens up about his early years, where psychiatric drugs were prescribed to manage his attention deficit disorder and sleep issues. As he grew older, he began experimenting with marijuana, prescription drugs, and alcohol. A family upheaval saw him living with his father, who had his own battles with addiction, leading Christian down a darker path to heroin use. After several attempts with traditional 12-step programs left him feeling hopeless, Christian found a lifeline in the Narconon program.
Unlike other treatments, Narconon offers a drug-free withdrawal process and a unique sauna program, which Christian credits as pivotal in his recovery. He explains that the program's philosophy goes beyond treating the addiction itself, focusing instead on addressing the underlying issues that fuel substance abuse. Christian also talks about the importance of identifying toxic influences in one's life and thinking creatively about recovery options.
He found traditional 12-step programs depressing and ineffective for his needs, highlighting the necessity for alternative approaches and education in addiction recovery. If you or someone you know is grappling with addiction, Christian's journey is a powerful reminder that recovery is achievable. Tune in to hear how the Narconon program helped him reclaim his life and how it might offer a path to recovery for others.