Addiction Was a Family Tradition—Until I Walked Away

Recovery Matters Podcast Episode 174 | Leeroy opens up about his tumultuous childhood, growing up in a dysfunctional household where drugs were prevalent. He describes his early encounters with alcohol and marijuana, which eventually led to addiction. Leeroy speaks candidly about the impact of his lifestyle on opportunities and relationships, and the pivotal moments that drove him to seek sobriety. Now working as an intervention specialist, Leeroy utilizes his past experiences to support others in similar situations.   00:00 Introduction and Host Backgrounds 01:04 Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Household 02:42 First Encounters with Drugs and Alcohol 05:26 The Impact of Marijuana Addiction 06:45 Turning Points and Realizations 09:15 Struggles with Alcohol and Family Reflections 13:57 Challenges in Early Sobriety 15:57 Overcoming Triggers and Long-Term Recovery 17:03 High School Weed Addiction 17:24 The Dangers of High Potency THC 17:38 Marijuana Withdrawal and Health Issues 18:08 Changing Weed Culture and Legalization 18:29 Personal Journey of Quitting Weed 21:25 Challenges of Nicotine Addiction 26:37 Parenting and Addiction Awareness 30:06 Using Past Experiences to Help Others 32:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ----Across the Web---- 🌎 CCAR Website https://www.ccar.us ✉️ Donate: https://ccar.us/donate/ 🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Apple Music): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/1wGUMMO... 🗣Recovery Matters Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@recoverymatterspodcast? 🗣Recovery Matters Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/recoverymatterspodcast/ 🗣CCAR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCAR4Recovery 📸CCAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccar4recovery 🐦CCAR Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccar4recovery