know you. “I stopped about 15 months ago and came off methadone right before lockdown and that was because a staff member came off his at that time and it inspired me to do the same – I had been on it for 12 years at that point.“My job now is about supporting women with addiction issues, giving my experiences on what I did to get free from drugs and just offering support – whether that’s practical advice, emotional support or just a listening ear.” Amanda, who has bravely shared the harsh reality of her drug addiction in a bid to help other people, added: “I’m just grateful for my life and I feel truly blessed to be here because I could have died the last time I used.
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