Wes Geer - KORN Rock Star's Addiction, Recovery and "Rock to Recovery" for Others
Wes Geer - KORN Rock Star's Addiction, Recovery and "Rock to Recovery" for Others

The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return

Wes Geer is a rock star - literally and figuratively. He founded the band HedPE and was traveling guitarist for KORN. In 2003, Wes was addicted to methamphetamines, alcohol and pot. He got clean. In 2012 he founded Rock to Recovery, a non-profit...

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The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return

Joanie Sigal

This podcast addresses hope and recovery options for individuals, friends, family, parents and associates who have been or may be addicted to opioids, heroin, cocaine, prescription drugs, fentanyl, and want to overcome the addiction. There are interviews with former addicts, stories of having gone through numerous failed rehabes, parents and loved ones that describe the horrors and ultimate methods they have sought to save lives and help. Issues include the changing world of rehab, from 12 step programs to successful and effective alternative approaches to detox, withdrawal, and education for stable life style changes for former addicts. The benefits and dangers of different types of rehab from those that have experienced it. The "point of no return' is when the individual has come to a realization that they need and want help. This is also for friends and family of addicts who are at their wits end and don't know what to do to help the addict. This podcast gives hope and inspiration for recovery. Some topics include: - Where can I get help? - How do I know if my child or relative or friend is addicted? - How do I get someone up to realizing they need help?

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Wes Geer: From Rock Bottom to Rocking Recovery

“Sometimes, the hardest thing about getting someone into recovery is getting them to agree to treatment.”

What do you get when a rock star decides to turn his life around? Meet Wes Geer, the former guitarist for KORN and founder of Rock to Recovery. In this gripping episode of 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return', Wes opens up about his battle with methamphetamines, alcohol, and pot. After hitting rock bottom in 2003, Wes found his way to sobriety through the 12-step program. But he didn’t stop there.

In 2012, he launched Rock to Recovery, a non-profit that helps recovering addicts, victims of abuse, and troubled teens find their voice through music. Wes also shares his work with veterans and the military, showing how music therapy can be a powerful tool in the journey to recovery. If you're looking for a story that mixes rock 'n' roll with real-life redemption, this episode is a must-listen.

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