Hunter Michael Shepherd | From Fentanyl & Meth Addiction & Psychosis to Rehab, AA, and Advocacy

This is the addiction recovery story of Hunter Michael Shepherd, who spiraled into IV fentanyl and meth addiction by his early 20s. After surviving a drug-induced psychosis caused by Flocka, multiple relapses, and near-death experiences, Hunter found long-term sobriety. Today, he’s a leading voice in the recovery space, helping others through interventions and global advocacy.Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://recovery.comConnect with Hunter: https://www.huntermichaelshepard.com/, https://www.instagram.com/hunter.michael.shepard, https://www.tiktok.com/@hunter.vs.addiction, https://www.facebook.com/hunter.michael.shepard/00:00 Introduction to Recoverycast00:36 Meet Hunter Michael Shepard01:47 Hunter's Early Struggles with Addiction04:49 The Cycle of Relapse and Recovery09:27 A Turning Point: The Last Relapse18:10 Rebuilding Life and Finding Community20:10 Hunter's Work in the Recovery Community22:59 International Perspectives on Treatment23:45 Commitment to Long-Term Treatment24:17 Global Treatment Standards24:47 Introduction to Recovery.com25:29 The Intervention Process27:23 Building Rapport During Interventions28:29 The Importance of Willingness in Recovery31:10 Life After Addiction36:32 The Role of Recovery Coaching38:49 The Power of Vulnerability and Transformation43:42 Final Thoughts and Contact Information#Recovery #Addiction #MentalHealth #Sobriety #Inspiration