Nancy Labov

Rise and Recover

Nancy Labov

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Sunday Speaks with DJ Anthony!

Sunday 20th October 2024

DJ Anthony shares his story of losing his son to synthetic marijuana and discusses the importance of mental health awareness in this moving episode.
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Rise and Recover
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Nancy Labov
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Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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DJ Anthony's Heartfelt Journey: Raising Awareness on Synthetic Marijuana

Episode Overview

  • DJ Anthony shares his story of losing his son to synthetic marijuana.
  • Discusses the dangers and unpredictable nature of synthetic drugs.
  • Highlights the importance of mental health support and therapy.
  • Emphasises the need for awareness and education on substance misuse.
  • Calls for proactive mental health care and breaking the stigma.
Winners have therapists. If you don't have a therapist, honestly, that's kind of sad.
In this episode of Rise and Recover, Cheyenne Severin sits down with DJ Anthony, the host of the YouTube show 'Wellness Week'. Anthony shares his deeply personal story of losing his son, Tim, to synthetic marijuana. He discusses the dangerous and often misunderstood world of synthetic drugs, highlighting how they can be more harmful than traditional substances due to their unpredictable chemical makeup.
Anthony's mission is to raise awareness about these dangers by speaking at schools and through his YouTube channel. He talks about how synthetic marijuana, despite being legal and easily accessible, can contain harmful chemicals like rat poison and arsenic. Anthony's heartfelt narrative is a stark reminder of how substance misuse can impact even the most unsuspecting families. He emphasises the importance of therapy and mental health support, sharing his own experiences with anxiety and stress management.
The episode also touches on the broader themes of mental health, the stigma surrounding it, and the necessity of seeking help. Anthony's candid conversation offers valuable insights for anyone affected by substance misuse or mental health issues. This episode is a powerful call to action for better awareness and proactive mental health care.