Inside an Adderall Addict’s Brutal Life | 28 Years Hooked — Quitting Nearly Broke Me

Ricki Friedman was prescribed Adderall at just 7 years old. After losing her mom to cancer at 13, she battled decades of emotional pain, a secret marijuana addiction, and an identity built around medication. Despite creating a successful brand and coaching thousands through “Break the Weight,” Ricki was silently crumbling. In this raw and unfiltered interview, Ricki opens up about living a double life, her decision to quit weed and Adderall cold turkey, and how community, therapy, and purpose helped her rebuild everything. From founding the “Steps Forward” podcast to helping over 800 people walk away from weed, this is Ricki’s incredible journey of healing and truth. IG: iamrickifriedman Podcast: Steps Forward with Ricki 👉 Subscribe for more stories of recovery and transformation. #AddictionRecovery #AdderallAddiction #MentalHealthMatters #WeedAddiction #SobrietyJourney #WomensRecovery #TraumaHealing #StepsForward #RecoveryPodcast #BreakTheWeight #KevinLanning #RickiFriedman 00:00:00 Childhood Memories in Detroit's Suburbs 00:04:00 Struggles with Adderall from a Young Age 00:07:33 The Long-term Effectiveness of ADHD Medication 00:11:10 College Life and Adderall Usage 00:14:38 Journey to Becoming a Health Coach 00:18:01 Living a Double Life: Career and Personal Struggles 00:21:30 Struggling to Find Purpose 00:25:10 Breaking Free from Weed Addiction 00:29:01 Journey to Sobriety and Self-Discovery 00:32:58 Overcoming Trauma and Gaining Momentum 00:36:33 Struggling with Addiction and Burnout 00:39:55 Personal Journey with Medication and Mental Health 00:43:56 Navigating the "Pink Cloud" After Detox 00:47:45 Rediscovering Love and Structure Through Community 00:51:19 Finding Your Tribe: Aligning with Like-Minded People 00:54:58 Discovering Hope and Finding Community 00:59:06 Overcoming Loneliness and Addiction through Connection 01:02:34 Overcoming Personal Challenges and Finding Purpose 01:06:14 Navigating Life Without Adderall or Vyvanse 01:09:33 Living with Israeli Neighbors and Personal Space 🔔 Join Rise Above with Kevin Lanning to watch more content on Triumph, adversity, resilience, and inspiration:    / @riseabovewithkevin   ✅ Stay Connected To Us. 👉Instagram:   / riseabovewithkevin   👉 TikTok:   / rawithk   👉 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/riseabovewithk ✅ For Business Inquiries: [email protected] ================================ ✅ About Rise Above with Kevin Lanning: Rise Above: Stories of Resilience with Kevin Lanning Welcome to Rise Above with Kevin Lanning, where resilience finds its voice. Join Kevin Lanning, a former Google Executive in sobriety, as he brings you powerful stories of individuals who have navigated life's greatest challenges and emerged victorious. About Kevin: Kevin Lanning personifies resilience. From overcoming addiction to conquering childhood trauma, his journey mirrors the triumph of the human spirit. Now, he's dedicated to sharing stories that uplift, educate, and ignite the spark within you. Join us on this journey to rise above adversity and thrive. For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: [email protected] 🔔 Hit that subscribe button for more exclusive, insightful, and inspiring videos: https://www.youtube.com/@Riseabovepod... ================================= #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #corecore #motivation #addictionrecovery #inspiration #selflove #selfhelp #loveyourself Disclaimer: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and our YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Rise Above with Kevin Lanning. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. © Rise Above with Kevin Lanning