Lifeboat Addiction Recovery Services
Lifeboat Addiction Recovery Services
Recovery Spotlight: Joshua McLenithan
Recovery Spotlight: Joshua McLenithan
Recovery Spotlight: Joshua McLenithan
Friday 1st July 2022
Hear Joshua McLenithan's incredible journey from addiction to recovery on the Lifeboat Addiction Recovery Cast, highlighting perseverance and individualized treatment.
77 minutes
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Transformative
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Lifeboat Addiction Recovery Services
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Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Joshua McLenithan: A Journey from Darkness to Light in Addiction Recovery
I don't have that dark cloud hanging over my head, because, again, I recognize what got me to using, and I did a lot of internal work and reflection, spent a lot of time alone.
Ever wondered how someone can transform their life from the depths of addiction to a beacon of hope? Joshua McLenithan's story on the Lifeboat Addiction Recovery Cast is nothing short of extraordinary. Raised in a turbulent household with parents battling substance abuse, Joshua's early exposure to drugs and alcohol set a rocky path ahead. Despite excelling academically, he began using marijuana in middle school, which soon spiraled into an addiction to opioids and heroin.
The family dynamics only worsened his struggles, as he found himself caught between parents who couldn't stand each other. Joshua used substances to escape the chaos, leading to a cycle of shame, low self-esteem, and further drug use. By high school and college, his addiction had escalated to new heights, leading him in and out of treatment programs without success. He even resorted to stealing and selling guns to fund his habit.
However, hitting rock bottom became the turning point for Joshua. Determined to change, he found a treatment program that resonated with him and committed to sobriety. Today, Joshua is not just sober but also a recovery coach dedicated to helping others find their path to recovery. His story emphasizes that recovery is not one-size-fits-all; it requires perseverance and finding what works for you.
Joshua's journey is a powerful reminder that no matter how dark things may seem, there's always a way to turn your life around.