My Drug Addiction Led Me to Psych Wards & 5150 Holds

In episode 60 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with musician Multifaceted Monster (Michael Smith) to discuss his battle with alcoholism, meth addiction, cocaine use, and mental health struggles. Michael shares what it was like growing up without his father, searching for a connection with a higher power, and navigating years of substance use that eventually led to daily binge drinking, frequent psychiatric hospitalizations, and multiple 51-50 holds. He opens up about his lowest moments, the rock bottom that changed everything, and the path that ultimately led him to recovery.This conversation explores addiction, mental health, recovery, trauma, spirituality, alcoholism, drug addiction, and finding hope after years of struggle.

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Website | https://multifacetedmonster.com/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/multifacetedmonster/

Chapters |

00:00 Intro & Meet the Guest

00:30 Growing Up: Family, Childhood, and Moving

01:14 Early Rebellion & Childhood Stories

02:18 Family Dynamics and Religion

03:29 Parental Absence & Communication Issues

05:14 Substance Use Begins

06:16 Alcohol as a Coping Mechanism

07:28 Weed, Social Acceptance, and Early Drug Use

09:59 Cocaine & Escalating Addiction

12:34 Meth, Toxic Relationships, and the Spiral Down

15:05 Legal Consequences & Crime Stories1

8:54 Never Feeling Like It Was a Problem

21:32 First Rehab Experience

24:22 Multiple 5150s & Suicidal Ideation

27:00 Stigma of Suicide & The Reality

31:14 Therapy, Recovery & Family Dynamics

35:54 Rock Bottom and Road to Recovery

41:40 Living Sober: New Life and Achievements

54:50 Relationships, Recovery & Setting Boundaries

01:02:02 Healthy Relationships & Personal Growth

01:05:16 How to Find Multifaceted Monster & Outro

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