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I Stuck a NeedIe in My Arm 2 Hours After Prison Release | IV Drug Use, Prison Riots & Getting Sober
Garet McLendon spent years trapped in a cycle of addiction, violence, and incarceration — selling meth, surviving prison riots, and losing everything that mattered most, including his relationship with his daughter.
In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Garet opens up about:
Growing up surrounded by abuse, instability, and addiction
Dropping out of school and running the streets
Selling meth and cycling in and out of jail and prison
Witnessing extreme violence, riots, and survival inside the system
The moment he finally surrendered and chose sobriety
Rebuilding life from nothing at 33…
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