Substance Use In The Gay Community
Michael shared a personal experience of being an escort and being paid to administer drugs to indivi...
Forced Meth Injection Leads to HIV | My...
Michael was infected with HIV by his abusive partner. The partner, a methamphetamine user living wit...
Meth Addiction: A Hidden Life
Michael describes his history of meth addiction. To conceal his substance use, he isolated himself, ...
Meth: My Daily Bread For The Last 19...
Michael celebrated one year of sobriety on June 24th, 2024. He delves into his deep-rooted battle wi...
"Your Recovery, Your Way" | Meet the Recovering...
James, a recovery coach, emphasizes that recovery is a personalized journey. There's no one-size-fit...
"I Almost Died Twice" | Pain, Addiction, and...
James experienced a series of life-altering events. A workplace injury led to spinal fusion surgery ...
"Substance Use Is Like A Mini Vacation"
TJ and James discuss how drugs and alcohol can be used as a temporary escape from problems. However,...
Dopesick at the Hospital | When Your Pain...
For TJ, after nearly a year clean, using heroin just once triggered a brutal return of withdrawal sy...
Injured At Work: James' Battle with Prescription Meds...
James, an author, entrepreneur, podcaster, and life coach, shares his tumultuous journey dealing wit...
"I'm Addicted to Living Now": How Recovery Gave...
Jose talks about finding himself again after overcoming addiction. He describes his younger self, be...
"Heroin Addiction: How Easy It Is to Get...
Jose recounts his introduction to heroin and the spiral into addiction. A friend casually offers him...
I Sold Drugs At The Age of 12...
Jose describes a tough upbringing in Bridgeport surrounded by drugs and addiction. His mother strugg...
"You're Just Getting High Legally": My Experience with...
TJ, mentions those who judge people using MAT, calling it “shooting the wounded.” He emphasizes ...
From Gang President to Addiction Recovery Mentor |...
Jose shares his compelling journey from a troubled childhood in Puerto Rico and chaotic life in Brid...
Sober Living Pressure? I Wasn't Feeling the "Magic"...
Jake is describing his experience in a sober living facility after getting clean. He listened to oth...
Can You Quit Hard Drugs with Milder Ones?
The conversation between TJ and Jake centered on the concept of self-negotiation in addiction recove...
I Ditched Suboxone in Detox...I Wasn't Ready for...
Jake went to detox to appease his family but wasn't convinced about real recovery. He opted for the ...
Honesty in Healing: Jake’s Path to True Recovery
Jake shares his initial struggles with addiction, multiple attempts at recovery, and the significant...
Not Everyone Uses! How My Counselor Helped Me...
Craig is talking about a turning point in his recovery journey. Initially, he tries to justify his s...
When Your Phone Knows You're an Addict
Craig's phone tracked his visits to his drug dealer's house so frequently that it labeled it as his ...
"Is There Life Without Substances? My Struggle to...
Attending NA meetings feels uncomfortable and doesn't resonate with him at his younger age. Despite ...
Finding Out I Was Adopted Destroyed Me: How...
At 18, while trying to get his driver's license, Craig learned he was adopted. This revelation cause...
My Wake Up Call Came in Prison |...
In this compelling episode of the Recovery Matters podcast, host TJ engages in an inspiring conversa...
I Drank 30 Nips In a Day?! Portion...
TJ describes his reliance on frequent liquor store trips for nips. He knew buying a large jug in the...