Drug and alcohol abuse is extremely prevalent in our society. According to addictioncenter.com, “Almost 21 million Americans have at least one addiction, yet only 10% of them receive treatment.” You most likely know someone who has been affected by it.

Maybe you’re the one struggling with addiction. If you are, please get help. Especially if you have a mental illness and find yourself struggling with addiction, as Jon did, you are not alone. Again according to addictioncenter.com “About 20% of Americans who have depression or an anxiety disorder also have a substance use disorder.”

Get the help that you need, and know that it can and will get better. Jon’s story is proof that you can change and it can get better. Don’t give up. And as always, love yourself.

Jon references Johan Hari’s TED talk on addiction. You can watch it here: