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50 | Emma Plant: Ecstasy to Overdose – Heroin, Maternal Struggles & Naloxone Awakening
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Join Matt as he sits down with Emma, whose powerful and unflinching account traces a journey through addiction that began at just 11 years old. Growing up in a family shaped by substance use - her father’s addiction and her grandmother’s role as a local drug dealer - Emma’s path quickly escalated from early experimentation to heroin and crack cocaine dependency by 23. She shares pivotal and harrowing moments, including a public overdose and being revived with naloxone, offering a stark portrait of addiction’s physical and emotional toll. With honesty and insight, Emma confronts the deep shame and stigma that often surround substance misuse, while calling for greater compassion and understanding in how we view those in recovery. Her story is a moving testament to resilience and the urgent need to humanise the conversation around addiction.
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Chapters
1. Addiction and Recovery (00:00:00)
2. Struggles With Addiction and Chaos (00:09:30)
3. Spiral Into Heroin Addiction (00:16:01)
4. Perspective Shift After Overdose Revival (00:28:25)
5. Overcoming Stigma and Naloxone Awareness (00:32:20)
6. Child Neglect Charges and Rehab Journey (00:35:16)
7. Journey to Regain Custody (00:45:04)
8. Recovery Journey and Family Support (00:50:09)
9. Dream Job, Undesired Professions, Heaven's Greeting (01:01:18)
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