In this episode, Jan talks with Beth about her experience with speed in her 20s, plus other stimulants she's used (and continues to use). 

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RESOURCES: 

Narcotics Anonymous: https://na.org/ 

“ADHD Prescription Drug Abuse: Do You Know Why It’s Wrong?” https://parenting.kars4kids.org/adhd-prescription-drug-abuse-know-wrong/ 

 

Here are some resources for teens and others who are struggling right now: 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: call 800-273-8255 - 24/7 

Lifeline Chat: https://Suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat - 24/7 

Teen Line: call 310-855-HOPE   6-10pm PST  Or text TEEN to 839863  Talk to other trained teens 

Youthline:  call 877-968-8491   4-10pm PST   Or text Teen2Teen to 839863. 

Need2Text: text TALK to 38255    24/7 

 

And here are some resources for therapy, coaching, and counseling: 

Find a Tele-Therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling 

Miguel Rosell - Guided Core Integration: https://miguelrosell.com/ 

Heather Ross - Life Coaching for Parents of Addicted Teens: https://heatherrosscoaching.com/ 

 

TIME STAMPS: 

1:00 Update on Joey’s status 

3:20 Jan’s history with using speed 

6:56 What it feels like to be on speed 

8:00 Why Jan got kicked out of the Air Force 

11:05 Jan’s low point led her to using speed 

12:06 How stimulants affect hunger and weight 

13:20 Cocaine v speed 

16:11 Why Jan quit using stimulants 

18:00 Jan’s first NA meeting 

21:55 Why Jan was drawn to stimulants v depressants 

22:47 Jan made do with low-paying jobs 

27:46 Caffeine, chocolate, and sugar as stimulants 

31:15 Ritalin and Adderall used and sold by kids

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