8–16 Grams a Night: The Truth That Saved Davey

Listen to this episode from Real Drug Talk on Spotify. “From 8–16g Benders to 644 Days Sober: Davey Lloyd on Cocaine Addiction, Seizures, Rehab & Rebuilding Life”In this raw, no-fluff episode of Real Drug Talk, Jack Nagle sits down with Davey Lloyd—Northern Beaches carpenter, ex-reality TV personality, and now a voice for recovery—to unpack his journey from heavy cocaine addiction (8–16 grams over 24–48 hours), near-fatal seizures, crushing debt, and shame… to sobriety, therapy, and rebuilding finances, relationships, and self-worth.Davey opens up about self-medicating with stimulants from a young age, the hidden normalisation of cocaine in professional circles, the physical toll (ulcers, polyps, passing blood), and the night his friends had to resuscitate him. He shares why vulnerability beats bravado, what actually happens inside South Pacific Private (SPP) rehab, how the family program helped repair trust, and the daily tools he uses now—training, surfing, boxing, coaching, and telling the truth.Find Davey on Insta: @davey_lloyd____To book a free consultation call, Click HereTo visit our website: Click Here