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Jack spent nine years using drugs to numb his emotions until support in Southend helped him get clean.

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Over nine years, Jack's drug use progressed from cannabis to cocaine and morphine as he tried to hide negative feelings. He eventually reached out for help and spent two years attending one-to-one sessions with a young people's service in Southend. After meeting a new key worker in early 2024, he stopped using, made new friends, and began repairing his relationships.

Where you could take it

Meet with Jack in Southend to hear about his recovery and how life looks now that he is clean.

Where it happens

Southend

The charity

https://www.openroad.org.uk/

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