Homeless With A Home | My 38 Year Battle With Addiction And Finding RecoveryHomeless With A Home | My 38 Year Battle With Addiction And Finding Recovery
Recovery Matters! Podcast
Lamont is a recovery coach who overcame a decades-long battle with substance use. He shares his experiences growing up in the Bronx, his introduction to marijuana in college, and his subsequent descent into crack cocaine addiction. He also recounts his struggles, including losing jobs, family turmoil, and multiple stints in rehab. Eventually, incarceration and support from CCAR helped him find his path to recovery. Lamont now dedicates his life to helping others in their recovery journeys and emphasizes the importance of support, community, and honesty. 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:33 Early Life and College Years 01:15 The Start of Drug Use 02:38 Life in Addiction 10:34 Turning Point and Recovery Journey 18:58 Life After Recovery 24:04 Final Thoughts and Reflections
26:26•29 Oct 2024
From Addiction to Recovery: Lamont Albert's Journey
Episode Overview
- Lamont shares his journey from marijuana use in college to crack cocaine addiction.
- He discusses the impact of addiction on his job and family life.
- Incarceration and support from CCAR were crucial in his recovery.
- Lamont is now a recovery coach, helping others on their journey.
- He emphasises the importance of community, support, and honesty.
“I was homeless with a home. I had a home to go to, you know. That's the ironic thing.”
In this heartfelt episode of the Recovery Matters! Podcast, Lamont Albert shares his incredible journey from addiction to recovery. Growing up in the Bronx, Lamont's introduction to marijuana during his college years set off a chain of events that led to a decades-long struggle with crack cocaine. His story is one of intense highs and devastating lows, including losing jobs, family strife, and multiple rehab stints.
Lamont's candid recounting of his experiences paints a vivid picture of the harsh realities of addiction. He talks about the pivotal moment when incarceration and the support from CCAR helped him find his way to sobriety. Now a dedicated recovery coach, Lamont emphasises the importance of community, support, and honesty in the recovery process. His transformation from a life of addiction to one of helping others is both inspiring and humbling.
If you're looking for a story of resilience and hope, this episode is a must-listen.
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