Joanie Sigal
Joanie Sigal
Leonard Buschel - Confessions of a Cannabis Addict
Leonard Buschel - Confessions of a Cannabis Addict
Leonard Buschel - Confessions of a Cannabis Addict
Thursday 13th October 2022
Leonard Buschel recounts his journey from cannabis addiction to recovery advocate on 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return'.
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Get the buttons here!Leonard Buschel: From Cannabis Addiction to Championing Recovery
I would not be alive if I had still been the addict that I was.
Leonard Buschel's life story is a riveting journey through addiction and redemption. Born into a loving Jewish family in North Philadelphia, Leonard faced a heartbreaking loss at just two weeks old when his father passed away from a heart attack. This tragic event set the stage for a tumultuous life, leading Leonard to seek solace in the wrong places.
By his teenage years, he was already entangled in the world of marijuana and eventually became a drug dealer, spending nearly four decades in the grip of addiction. But Leonard's story doesn't end in despair. In this episode of 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return', Leonard opens up about his remarkable transformation. After years of battling his demons, he experienced a moment of clarity that led him to sobriety, and he has now been clean for 27 years.
Leonard has since dedicated his life to supporting others on their recovery journeys. He founded Writers in Treatment, offering a safe space for writers struggling with addiction, and directs the REEL Recovery Film Festival and Symposium, which he started in 2008. Throughout the episode, Leonard shares candid reflections on his early life, the challenges he faced in rehab, and the innovative approaches to recovery that he champions today.
From equine therapy to art therapy, Leonard emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to overcoming addiction. His story is a testament to the power of community support and the importance of finding what works for each individual. Tune in to hear Leonard's inspiring journey and discover how he's helping others find their path to recovery.