True stories of those who have been on the addiction road of hell and back. It's time to come clean and have open conversations about mental health, drug and alcohol addiction and how the two are connected in many ways. There is an epidemic and the only way to stop it is to face it. Thank you to the beautiful guests who share their stories of mental illness, drug and alcohol addiction. If you need help or know someone who does, please reach out. There are links provided below in this blog. You are not alone my friend. The production of this podcast series is volunteered and much thanks to artist Leo Diamant for allowing the use of his music for free as well. Please consider following and downloading Leo Diamant's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3jbP7dW7LWsVvTdr2z1i92

Thank you & Namaste - Judi

**Warning: This podcast is raw and real and so contains some graphic content and language. Names changed to protect privacy.**

If you need help, or know someone who does, or just want someone to talk too, you are not alone, and you are VALUED! Please click on any of the resource links below:

Preferred Family Healthcare has programs for adults and adolescents: http://pfh.org/
PreventEd, 314-962-3456 has adolescent and adult programs along with self-assessments: https://prevented.org/resources/contact-a-counselor/
St. Louis Alcoholics Anonymous website with a list of virtual meetings: https://aastl.org/
Narcotics Anonymous virtual meeting information: https://virtual-na.org/
SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
Facebook group Recoverers and Discoverers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/583377382111598
Facebook group: Dry Society STL: https://www.facebook.com/groups/629031867623320

*Warning: This podcast is raw and real and so contains some graphic content and language. Names changed to protect privacy.