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Recovering with mana

Former methamphetamine addict Jessica Apanui (Ngāti Porou) was deeply embroiled in the drug world for 25 years – as a user and a dealer. Her addiction to the drug was so intense that her mates started calling her “Meth-ica”. But she has been clean and sober for three years and she can proudly say goodbye to her past life and alter ego.

“I feel sorry for Meth-ica, that she had to go through what she did,” Jessica says.

“Being in recovery has given me the opportunity

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