Joanie Sigal
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Zach's Story - From Pot to Psych Drugs to Recovery
Zach's Story - From Pot to Psych Drugs to Recovery
Zach's Story - From Pot to Psych Drugs to Recovery
Monday 1st January 2018
Hear Zach's journey from teenage pot use to recovery and advocacy on 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return'.
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Joanie Sigal
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Zach's Journey: From Teenage Pot Use to Lifelong Recovery Advocate
And I figured mine out, and I was like wow, cause, apparently when I mean the reason I started using drugs was because I had all these emotions and all this pressure from family and school and I did not know how to deal with any of it and I didn't feel comfortable going to people and talking about it, because I felt like that made me, you know, weak and I didn't want to be weak.
Ever wondered how a simple puff can lead to a whirlwind of addiction and recovery? In this episode of 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return', Zach shares his raw and compelling journey from smoking marijuana at 15 to grappling with heavier street drugs and psychiatric medications. His story isn't just about the substances; it's about the emotional chaos and life-altering decisions that come with addiction.
Zach’s grades plummeted, his social life disintegrated, and he even faced the dark abyss of a suicide attempt. His turning point? A stint in a psych ward where he realized the medications were wreaking more havoc than the street drugs. Enter the Narconon program, which became his lifeline. This unique recovery approach helped Zach confront his emotions, take responsibility for his actions, and rebuild his life from the ground up.
Through Narconon’s courses and drills, he identified toxic influences and made amends with those he had wronged. He also uncovered the root cause of his addiction: unprocessed emotions and pressures from family and school. Now, Zach is not just surviving but thriving, dedicating his life to helping others as a direct care staff member at Narconon. His story is a testament to the power of the right support and tools in achieving sobriety.
Tune in to hear Zach’s inspiring tale of redemption and hope.