Episode 35 COCAINE ADDICTION - Interview With Ex DJ & Health Coach Sean Willers About His Story With Cocaine Addiction & Recovery
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Send us Fan Mail Cocaine use is common-place in many cities around the world, including London the one where I live and work. Like many psychologists I have worked with patients who have problems with cocaine and they become addicted to this drug. For someone who is addicted to cocaine, it brings chaos to their lives and the people who are in their lives along with poor physical and mental health. Sadly in some cases, cocaine addiction can lead to a premature death. In this episo...
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