I Escaped Meth Addiction. This Is My Story
with Justin Franich
I almost died sitting in a yard with an eight-ball of meth in my shoe, thinking about suicide. I cried out to Jesus. I hadn't felt real emotion in five years because meth addiction robs you of it. But that night, something broke. I showed up at Long Island Teen Challenge weighing 105 pounds with needle marks up and down my arms. A staff member looked me in the eyes and said, 'God has a plan for your life.' That phrase hit deeper than encouragement. It was prophecy.
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Justin Franich
Justin Franich is a former meth addict, Teen Challenge graduate, and pastor who has been clean since 2005. Today he's a husband, father, and Executive Director of Shenandoah Valley Adult Teen Challenge. He hosts the Rebuilding Life After Addiction podcast and helps families across the U.S. navigate faith-based recovery options, compare programs, and rebuild life after addiction.
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