Oct 2, 2021
In this episode, Jan talks with Beth about her experience with speed in her 20s, plus other stimulants she's used (and continues to use).
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RESOURCES:
Narcotics Anonymous: https://na.org/
“ADHD Prescription Drug Abuse: Do You Know Why It’s Wrong?” https://parenting.kars4kids.org/adhd-prescription-drug-abuse-know-wrong/
Here are some resources for teens and others who are struggling right now:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: call 800-273-8255 - 24/7
Lifeline Chat: https://Suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat - 24/7
Teen Line: call 310-855-HOPE 6-10pm PST Or text TEEN to 839863 Talk to other trained teens
Youthline: call 877-968-8491 4-10pm PST Or text Teen2Teen to 839863.
Need2Text: text TALK to 38255 24/7
And here are some resources for therapy, coaching, and counseling:
Find a Tele-Therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling
Miguel Rosell - Guided Core Integration: https://miguelrosell.com/
Heather Ross - Life Coaching for Parents of Addicted Teens: https://heatherrosscoaching.com/
TIME STAMPS:
1:00 Update on Joey’s status
3:20 Jan’s history with using speed
6:56 What it feels like to be on speed
8:00 Why Jan got kicked out of the Air Force
11:05 Jan’s low point led her to using speed
12:06 How stimulants affect hunger and weight
13:20 Cocaine v speed
16:11 Why Jan quit using stimulants
18:00 Jan’s first NA meeting
21:55 Why Jan was drawn to stimulants v depressants
22:47 Jan made do with low-paying jobs
27:46 Caffeine, chocolate, and sugar as stimulants
31:15 Ritalin and Adderall used and sold by kids
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