Punk , Graffiti , Gangs, Drugs, Prison, Recovery Mohawk Matt | The Hopeaholics Podcast

Punk , Graffiti , Gangs, Drugs, Prison, Recovery Mohawk Matt | The Hopeaholics PodcastEnjoy this episode with Mohawk Matt SULLEN SALES REP from Sullen family. We talk about his life's trials and stories,  Graffiti, punk music, gangs, prison and drugs. He has lived a wild life and we are glad to have him share his personal story on his journey to recovery !In this episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Mohawk Matt shares his journey from graffiti artist to gang member to drug dealer to crack cocaine addict to recovery. He discusses the homeless problem in California and how it’s rooted in drug addiction. He also talks about the Rampart Scandal in Los Angeles, where corrupt police officers were involved in drug trafficking and other criminal activity.Highlights💉 Sold drugs but didn’t do them until age 21🏢 Homeless problem in California is really a drug addiction problem🚓 Rampart Scandal exposed corruption in the LAPD🤯 Crack cocaine addiction led to a week of enjoyment and a downward spiral🎨 Started as a graffiti artist and grew up in a multicultural environment02:28 Recovery and Homelessness04:06 Police Issues05:19 The Rampart Scandal08:17 Police Brutality10:37 MAPs and LGBTQ+ Community12:45 Life Before Addiction16:14 Discussion of TV Shows and Graffiti21:44 Overcoming Addiction27:01 Meth and Paranoia34:41 Living in Sodom and Gomorrah Times40:24 Training Day Movie41:59 Crack Addiction and Stealing from a Cop45:53 Finding Sobriety52:21 Watching Porn on Meth55:56 Meth Addiction57:47 Becoming Sober and Starting a Career in Modeling01:03:24 Earning the Right to Use Numbing Cream01:08:06 Motivating People01:13:55 Responding to DMs