Matt is in conversation with Young, whose turbulent journey with substance abuse commenced at the tender age of 11, thrusting him into a life ruled by crack, cocaine, and alcohol. Deep within a chaotic lifestyle, he was drawn into the Acid House music scene, then flourished as a global DJ while grappling with a hidden heroin addiction.

As Young shares his experiences as a drug smuggler and dealer, we witness the unravelling of his sense of self, as the adrenaline-fueled highs of his youth yield to the desperation of involvement with a drug gang and multiple attempts at getting clean.

Young navigates the path of recovery through the 12-step programme, and serving as a counsellor at Ark House Rehab, he discusses achieving profound personal change - discussing how sobriety has led to a deeper understanding of the power of helping others, of the ripple effect it has on society, and the immense growth that comes from devoted participation in the recovery process, shedding light on the universal nature of addiction.

The Believe in people podcast explores addiction, recovery and stigma.

If you or someone you know is struggling then this series can help.

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