Amphetamine Psychosis, Spiritual Awakening, Total Acceptance | Adam Abramowitz

Amphetamine Psychosis, Spiritual Awakening, Total Acceptance | Adam Abramowitz

Imagine being a star athlete on the brink of a major breakdown. Adam Abramowitz knows this scenario all too well. In this gripping episode of 'Finding Help: Therapy, Recovery, & Community', Adam recounts his tumultuous journey from a Division 1 NCAA football player to a man grappling with amphetamine-induced psychosis. It all began during a high-stakes ESPN game where he experienced a psychotic break that spiraled into months of mental chaos. But that was just the beginning.

Adam takes listeners through his continued struggles with psychosis, and how things took a bizarre turn when he began experiencing overwhelming spiritual phenomena, losing all sense of time and space. The thin line between mental breakdown and spiritual awakening becomes glaringly evident in his story. As if his battle with psychosis wasn’t enough, Adam also delves into his subsequent addiction to black tar heroin and the numerous relapses that followed.

He opens up about the harrowing experiences that led him to the bluffs to score drugs, and the heartbreaking impact his addiction had on his family and relationships. Through the darkness, however, Adam found light in the form of 12 Step Recovery. He shares how these steps, along with influences from Lao Tzu and Taoism, brought him peace, contentment, and creativity in his recovery journey.

This episode isn’t just about struggle; it’s about finding hope and strength in the face of adversity. Adam's candid storytelling offers valuable insights for anyone battling addiction or mental health issues, and serves as a powerful reminder that recovery is always within reach. Tune in to hear Adam's extraordinary tale of resilience and transformation.