Justin Krompier | Heroin, ADHD Stimulants, & The Sacred Mosaic of Recovery

About this episode

Justin Krompier shares his journey from heroin addiction and the impact of ADHD medications to becoming a successful photographer and athlete.

Justin Krompier was once a "shell of a human being," trapped in a cycle of heroin addiction and the long-term effects of childhood-prescribed stimulants. In this episode of Recoverycast, Justin joins hosts Brittani Baynard and Sam Roberts to share his profound transformation from a sedentary life of manipulation and isolation to becoming a celebrated photographer, filmmaker, and endurance athlete. Justin opens up about his early introduction to pharmaceuticals after an ADHD diagnosis at age ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Brittani Baynard, Sam Roberts

Guest: Justin Krompier

Topics covered

• heroin addiction
• ADHD
• recovery transformation
• mental health
• photography
• endurance sports

Keywords

• heroin
• ADHD
• stimulants
• recovery
• photographer
• endurance athlete
• mental health

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