... in which we discuss his experiences and views on mental health, the stigmas aligned with it, and how he is creatively approaching a possible solution that may benefit many in the future.

Justin can be found at the following:

www.vaelorinverse.com

Tiktock / Insta / Substack: JVaelorin

... in which we discuss the stigma of mental health, what we call disorders or other such things instead if outright naming them, and how news travels despite our fears of seeking treatment.

... in which we discuss his experience with addiction, recovery, and how generational trauma and exposure to different cultures and experiences can shape the person you become in many ways.

... Stats on Central Appy meth use and how social / familial / and other cultures perpetuate meth and other drug use. Oh, and I sing a little.

... in which we discuss groupthink and culture, addiction, and thinking independently.

Lincoln's website: https://www.mindstrengthbalance.com/

... a look at the origins of the substance, how it works, how it's made but without instructions, you heathens.

... A conversation with Polly Jessen in which we discuss the opioid crisis, peer recovery specialists not being paid their worth, and a lot fucking more. Please see the links below if you or someone you love in the area or not and would like superb treatment is in need of assistance.Crisis & Behavioral Health Resources (Tri-Cities / Southwest VA)

Frontier Health – Turning Point208 E Unaka AveJohnson City, TN 37601Phone: (423) 926-094024-hour crisis walk-in center and stabilization services available.

Woodridge Hospital403 N State of Franklin RdJohnson City, TN 37604Phone: (423) 431-7111

Creekside Behavioral Health1025 Executive Park BlvdKingsport, TN 37660Phone: (888) 397-7271

Johnson City Recovery Center (Resource hub)513 E Unaka AveJohnson City, TN 37601Phone: (423) 262-8903

Residential Recovery (Fairview Housing)Bristol Lifestyle Recovery, Mended Women in Abingdon and coming soon Marion Lifestyle Recovery)Www.fairviewhousing.org Admissions phone: (276-821-8030) (ASAM 3.1 AND 2.1) Residential substance use recovery programs for men and women

Crisis & Community Services (Virginia)Highlands Community Services – Abingdon Campus610 Campus DrAbingdon, VA 24210Phone: (276) 525-155024-hour Crisis Support & Warmline: (800) 500-7019 or dial 988

Highlands Community Services – Crisis Stabilization (The Anchor)414 Ivy St NWAbingdon, VA 24210Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.Call 276-525-1550, option 7After Hours, Holidays and Weekends

Call the NEW Crisis Support & Warmline (Available 24/7) at 1.800.500.7019 or dial 988.

Emergency Crisis ServicesSmyth Crisis Care CenterMount Rogers Community Services Board1590 North Main Street, Marion, VA 24354(276) 783-7499

Mount Rogers Adult Services:E. W. Cline Jr. Building (Wythe/Bland) Counseling Center (Upstairs)770 West Ridge Road (Suite 220) Wytheville, VA 24382Phone: 276-223-3202

Lisa H. Moore (Smyth County) Counseling Center216 Hospital Avenue, Marion, VA 24354, USAMailing – P.O. Box 968Phone: 276-783-8185

Fernwood (Carrol/Grayson/Galax) Counseling Center6999 Carrolton Pike (Suite 1) Galax, VA 24333Phone: 276-238-5600 ext. 1

... Everybody knows somebody who knows somebody who knows somebody, you know? None of us are really exempt from the effects of addiction in this area be it directly or indirectly. Ain't none of us better than the other.

https://www.healingappalachia.org/ | It is mu understanding they are finalizing the lineup for 2026.

https://na.org/

https://www.aa.org/

... Addendeum.

... the origin of the opiate crisis in southwest virginia and northeast tennessee. A good place to build a foundation but this only the beginning. There's a twist: people are involved and they matter.

P.S. It's 30, not 40 years. My producer was not involved in the upload.