Addiction. Prison. Sobriety. A mom loses her son. The best friend goes to prison for 4 years.Addiction. Prison. Sobriety. A mom loses her son. The best friend goes to prison for 4 years.
Henry's Uncle: A podcast about Addiction and Recovery
Morgan Godvin spent 5 years addicted to heroin and 4 years incarcerated for that addiction. She sold heroin to her best friend Justin, which resulted in his overdose death. Listen to Morgan and Justin's mother, Ember, talk about this tragic story and what they want the public to know to help end the stigma around addiction. Join the Henry's Uncle Facebook community to further the discussion - http://bit.ly/2TYp2mR To contact Henry's Uncle, please email info@henrysuncle.org For more information about Henry's Uncle, please visit www.henrysuncle.org Disclaimer: THIS PODCAST DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. The contents of this podcast, including any accompanying text, graphics, images, and other material, are not intended to be a substitute for, or to be relied upon as, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast or because of any information presented in connection with it. In a medical emergency call 911 immediately. Henry’s Uncle does not recommend or endorse any specific test, physician, product, procedure, opinion or any other information provided on its podcast or in connection with it. Reliance on any information provided by Henry’s Uncle, Henry’s Uncle employees, guests on the podcast, or comments made regarding the podcast, is solely at your own risk.
1:11:00•13 Jan 2020
A Journey of Redemption: From Heroin Addiction to Advocacy
“Drug decriminalization is the only way to get people off of drugs, and I know that sounds counterintuitive, but I was treated as a criminal and given felony convictions for my drug use, and it started a chain of events that led to the imprisonment and everything.”
Imagine facing the unimaginable—selling heroin to your best friend, only to lose him to an overdose. In this deeply moving episode of 'Henry's Uncle', host Erik Kilgore sits down with Morgan Godvin and Ember, Justin's mother, to unravel a story that is both heartbreaking and hopeful. Morgan spent five years battling heroin addiction and four years in prison for her involvement in Justin's death.
Her candid conversation with Ember sheds light on the brutal realities of addiction and the failures of the criminal justice system. But it's not all despair; their story is also one of resilience and redemption. Through their eyes, we gain a deeper understanding of the stigma surrounding addiction and the urgent need for compassionate solutions like drug decriminalization, better treatment options, and community support.
Whether you're personally affected by addiction or seeking to understand its complexities, this episode offers invaluable insights and a powerful message of hope.
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