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How I recovered from a heroin addiction

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In this episode, Leon recounts a childhood cracked by coercive control, a slide from party drugs to 17 years on heroin, and the moment a tube platform changed his life. We unpack the tools that broke denial: a blunt warning, a rigorous NHS program, mindfulness, and the slow rebuild into purpose.
• identity split between England and Scotland shaping early outlook
• his mom's affair, and the treacherous life of violence and drugs that ensued
• coercion and control dynamics in the home
• adolescent self-medication and early substance experimentation
• heroin’s appeal as warmth and silence from trauma
• functional using, secrecy, and eventual isolation
• Hierarchy of drugs
• near overdose, suicidal ideation
• key worker’s intervention and 12-week outpatient rehab
• CBT, grief work, exposure therapy, and mindfulness practices
• rebuilding with journaling, music, movement, and service work
• acceptance, partial forgiveness, and the role of consistent allies
• current mission: conversations on shadow work and healing
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Producer & Host: Jennica Sadhwani
Editing: Stephan Menzel
Marketing: Lucas Phiri

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1. I found my way back from a 17 year heroin addiction (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories (00:39:57)

3. (Cont.) I found my way back from a 17 year heroin addiction (00:40:37)

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Content provided by Jennica Sadhwani. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Jennica Sadhwani or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode, Leon recounts a childhood cracked by coercive control, a slide from party drugs to 17 years on heroin, and the moment a tube platform changed his life. We unpack the tools that broke denial: a blunt warning, a rigorous NHS program, mindfulness, and the slow rebuild into purpose.
• identity split between England and Scotland shaping early outlook
• his mom's affair, and the treacherous life of violence and drugs that ensued
• coercion and control dynamics in the home
• adolescent self-medication and early substance experimentation
• heroin’s appeal as warmth and silence from trauma
• functional using, secrecy, and eventual isolation
• Hierarchy of drugs
• near overdose, suicidal ideation
• key worker’s intervention and 12-week outpatient rehab
• CBT, grief work, exposure therapy, and mindfulness practices
• rebuilding with journaling, music, movement, and service work
• acceptance, partial forgiveness, and the role of consistent allies
• current mission: conversations on shadow work and healing
If you enjoyed the episode and would like to help support the show, please subscribe, rate and review- it really makes a huge difference.

Send us a text

Support the show

Additionally, you can now also watch the full video version of your favourite episode here on YouTube. Please subscribe, like or drop a comment letting us know your thoughts on the episode and if you'd like more stories going forward!
If you would like to offer any feedback on our show or get in touch with us, you can also contact us on the following platforms:

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/multispective
Producer & Host: Jennica Sadhwani
Editing: Stephan Menzel
Marketing: Lucas Phiri

Fatty15 promotes healthy metabolism, balanced immunity, and heart health. 2 out of 3 customers report near-term benefits, including calmer mood, deeper sleep or less snacking, within 6 weeks. 20% off on purchases link and code: ...

  continue reading

Chapters

1. I found my way back from a 17 year heroin addiction (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories (00:39:57)

3. (Cont.) I found my way back from a 17 year heroin addiction (00:40:37)

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