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Small Town Meth
Small Town Meth
Small Town Meth
Wednesday 4th September 2019
Judy shares her journey from small-town substance abuse to meth addiction and recovery on Steppin' Out Radio. A story of resilience and hope.
37 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!From Meth to Miracles: Judy's Story of Addiction and Recovery
It was my birthday and I decided to do it and it could have been attention-seeking, I don't know, but it was an incredible, powerful rush.
Judy's tale begins in a small Iowa town, where her first drink at age 11 set off a chain of substance abuse that would shape her life. By high school, she was blacking out regularly, dabbling in marijuana, and dropping acid. The guilt and shame she felt drove her deeper into experimentation. At 23, she tried meth, or 'crank', which she describes as a 'miracle cure' for her alcoholism. But this 'cure' came at a high cost.
Meth stripped away her inhibitions and led her down a path of dropping out of school, becoming a welfare mom, and eventually, dealing meth to make ends meet. Her addiction spiraled out of control, leading to homelessness and further despair. Yet, amid the darkness, Judy found a glimmer of hope. Through community activism and the support of recovery groups, she managed to turn her life around.
Today, she helps others who are battling addiction, sharing her story with raw honesty and vulnerability. This episode of Steppin' Out Radio offers a gripping look at the devastating effects of meth addiction but also highlights the transformative power of recovery and community support.