Ex-addict’s now addicted to helping others
Maphori was selling crystal meth, crack cocaine and nyaope and then became an addict.
“I grew up in a Christian family, and my grandfather was a senior in the church. I used to steal lots of money from him. I used it to buy my first 5kg of dagga, which I then sold at school. From there I met a dealer who introduced me to the ‘game’ and that’s how I started selling drugs,” Maphori said.
Peer pressure
He blamed peer pressure into pushing him to start taking drugs. “I used to hang out with people older than me and wanted to look tough to my friends. Drug life robbed me of the opportunity to realise my potential. You can’t experience the fullness of life when you’re hooked on drugs,” he said.
Maphori said his faith helped him to turn his life around and find a purpose in life.
“I managed to overcome addiction with the help of God. I want to build a rehabilitation centre in Limpopo to help others who are battling with drugs.” – Health-e News.
An edited version of this story was published by Destiny Man.
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Ex-addict’s now addicted to helping others
by Mogale Mojela, Health-e News
August 31, 2018