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I Was Addicted to the Needle | How I Survived a Brutal Drug Spiral and Found Sobriety
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Chris Olson was a straight-A student at an elite boarding school when he took his first ADHD pill—and it changed everything. What started as prescription meds quickly escalated to Vyvanse, Adderall, benzos, and eventually intravenous heroin and cocaine. By 21, he was prescribed 6mg of Klonopin a day and using over 100 Xanax bars weekly. At 25, on a solo hike in the South of France, Chris had a spiritual awakening that changed the trajectory of his life.In this raw and powerful interview, Chris shares:His early addiction to amphetamines and benzosShooting heroin for the first time and speedballing with cocaineHis failed first attempt at rehab in CaliforniaThe turning point that led him to lasting sobrietyHow fitness, nutrition, and spiritual growth saved his lifeBuilding a new life, falling in love, and staying 7 years soberWhether you're struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, this episode is packed with hard truths, inspiration, and real solutions.👊 Subscribe for more raw stories of recovery and redemption.#AddictionRecovery #SoberLife #HeroinAddict #Benzos #RecoveryStory #MentalHealthAwareness #DrugAddiction #SpiritualAwakening #SobrietyJourney #AmphetamineAddiction #AA #NA #ChrisOlson #RiseAbovePodcast
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