Empowring Productions, Inc.
Powerful Radio Productions
Pot Farm
Pot Farm
Pot Farm
Friday 5th July 2019
Hear Richard's powerful story of battling addiction from alcohol to crack and finding recovery through the 12-step program on Steppin' Out Radio.
40 minutes
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Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Richard's Road: From Teenage Drinking to Life-Altering Recovery
I was just lonely and I got involved with some other substances.
Richard's journey into the depths of addiction started innocently enough, with a cheap six-pack of beer at just 12 years old. What began as youthful experimentation quickly spiraled into a 20-year chase for that initial carefree high. College in Chicago brought more than education; it brought an escalation from alcohol to marijuana, and eventually to crack cocaine.
His travels took him to Jamaica, where he lived a pseudo-Rasta lifestyle working on a pot farm, but his adventures were marred by substance abuse. A horrific car accident in New Orleans left him hospitalized for nearly a year, marking a turning point in his life. In this episode of Steppin' Out Radio, Richard recounts his tumultuous journey and the brain trauma he endured.
Through the 12-step program, he found a path to recovery and emphasizes the critical role of a supportive environment. Richard's story is a raw and honest portrayal of the struggles and triumphs in the battle against addiction.