A former drug addict opens a gym to prevent others relapse into the drug
The path to sobriety is more bearable if accompanied.
That's why Krissy Mae Cagney, 29, a recovering addict is helping others keep their minds and bodies healthy by providing free membership to the gym she founded in Reno, Nevada, three years ago, Black Iron Gym.
The gym has been a unique support for the girl whose life was disrupted by the use of drugs since her adolescence.
Cagney has achieved five years of sobriety and, through Black Iron, wants to offer other recovering addicts a place that encourages them to stay sober through exercise and counseling programs. Through his GoFundMe initiative, called "Reps 4 Recovery," Cagney offered his gym about 100 recovering addicts, who have been sober from one day to five years. Together, these members motivate each other to stay clean and strong in the face of a relapse. Many members, she says, had not had any experience with the exercise before registering.
Not only physical strength, but strength to stay away from narcotics and alcohol are among the benefits she has received from her focus on her physical training.
Cagney has achieved five years of sobriety and, through Black Iron, wants to offer other recovering addicts a place that encourages them to stay sober through exercise and counseling programs. Through his GoFundMe initiative, called "Reps 4 Recovery," Cagney offered his gym about 100 recovering addicts, who have been sober from one day to five years. Together, these members motivate each other to stay clean and strong in the face of a relapse. Many members, she says, had not had any experience with the exercise before registering.
