Man who took drugs to cope with traumatic childhood now helps Moray residents turn their lives around

Justin Jansen first turned to drugs while struggling to cope with a traumatic childhood. He was left in a really dark place when his mum left home when he Source: Man who took drugs to cope with traumatic childhood now helps Moray residents turn their lives around

Former Kentucky Teacher of the Year turns focus to addiction recovery

Dueñas was the 2019 Kentucky State Teacher of the Year LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For 13 years, teaching was a passion for Jessica Dueñas. She had worked in Jefferson and Oldham County school districts and in 2019, she was named the Kentucky State Teacher of the Year. “Obviously, the biggest honor I’ve ever had and because…

Man overcomes violent drug-filled past to help others like him on TikTok

Overcoming a past fuelled by drug addiction, crime, violence and prison sentences isn’t easy. But a Swindon man is using TikTok to try to help others like him beat their demons. Paul Simmons, 44, Walcot, appears to be a regular, happy, family man, living with his partner Zasha and two children Frankie, 8  and Lindon, 6, but…