Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Homeless With A Home | My 38 Year Battle With Addiction And Finding Recovery
Homeless With A Home | My 38 Year Battle With Addiction And Finding Recovery
Homeless With A Home | My 38 Year Battle With Addiction And Finding Recovery
Tuesday 29th October 2024
Lamont Albert shares his 38-year battle with addiction and his path to recovery, highlighting the importance of support and community.
26 minutes
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Hopeful
Honest
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Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Episode Overview
- Lamont shares his journey from marijuana use in college to crack cocaine addiction.
- He discusses the impact of addiction on his job and family life.
- Incarceration and support from CCAR were crucial in his recovery.
- Lamont is now a recovery coach, helping others on their journey.
- He emphasises the importance of community, support, and honesty.
I was homeless with a home. I had a home to go to, you know. That's the ironic thing.
In this heartfelt episode of the Recovery Matters! Podcast, Lamont Albert shares his incredible journey from addiction to recovery. Growing up in the Bronx, Lamont's introduction to marijuana during his college years set off a chain of events that led to a decades-long struggle with crack cocaine. His story is one of intense highs and devastating lows, including losing jobs, family strife, and multiple rehab stints.
Lamont's candid recounting of his experiences paints a vivid picture of the harsh realities of addiction. He talks about the pivotal moment when incarceration and the support from CCAR helped him find his way to sobriety. Now a dedicated recovery coach, Lamont emphasises the importance of community, support, and honesty in the recovery process. His transformation from a life of addiction to one of helping others is both inspiring and humbling.
If you're looking for a story of resilience and hope, this episode is a must-listen.