I Was Addicted To Ketamine & Used 7OH To Detox

In episode 68 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Courtney LeRoux, who opens up about her journey with mental health struggles and addiction, beginning at just 11 years old. Growing up in South Africa before moving to the United States, Courtney’s struggles eventually led to addiction involving ketamine, alcohol, and other psychedelics. Now over one year sober, she shares the raw reality of addiction, recovery, mental health, and finding hope after years of struggling. Courtney’s story is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible and that your past does not have to define your future. This episode explores addiction, sobriety, substance abuse, mental health, psychedelic use, alcoholism, and the journey to recovery.

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Courtney's Links |

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/roux_coco/ & https://www.instagram.com/court_leroux/ Website | www.lerouxwellness.com

Treatment Resource | https://moongladerecovery.com/

Chapters |

00:00 Introduction & Welcome

00:28 Childhood in South Africa

01:48 Mental Health Struggles & Family Dynamics

03:50 Being the Younger Sister

04:50 Relationship With Her Parents & Healing

05:03 The Impact of Her Father on the Family

07:20 Lessons From Childhood08:02 Her Mother’s Support During Recovery

09:17 How Her Parents Changed During Recovery

10:16 First Encounters With Substances

11:31 Early Alcohol & Drug Use

12:28 The Stoner Phase & Searching for Identity

13:33 Spirituality & Drugs14:56 Spirituality & Substance Use

16:20 Experiences With Psychedelics

17:33 Intentional Substance Use

18:36 Her Thoughts on Therapeutic Ketamine

19:30 Problematic Ketamine Use

20:56 Her First Experience With Ketamine

22:10 Moving to the United States & Lifestyle Changes

22:37 College Experiences & MDMA

23:25 Life in Colorado & Cocaine

24:00 First Contact With Ketamine

25:09 Selling Ketamine & Addiction

26:28 What Is Ketamine?

27:44 Medical Uses of Ketamine

28:33 Toxic Relationship & Selling Ketamine

30:00 Escalating Addiction & Deterioration

31:28 Fleeing to California & Seeking Help

32:33 Deciding to Go to Rehab

33:21 Her Experience in Rehab

35:28 Kratom Addiction & Withdrawal

36:21 Levels of Treatment & Sober Living

39:20 Meeting Her Partner in Rehab

40:28 Working in Treatment Centers

41:41 Surrender & Gratitude

44:46 Mindset, Control & Abundance

47:11 Addiction as a Symptom & Spirituality

49:19 Body Image Struggles & Dance

51:20 Yoga as a Tool for Healing

54:39 The Role of Therapy & Self-Esteem

56:50 The Crucial Role of Recovery

58:02 Changing Your Mindset & Perspective

59:55 Reflections on Substance Use & Recovery

01:02:04 Toxic Relationships & Lessons Learned

01:04:00 Healthy Love & Personal Growth

01:05:20 The Importance of Communication

01:08:59 Thank You & Closing

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