Inside a Heroin Addict’s BRUTAL Addiction | How I Lost Everything

Mike Boyer had the "Hallmark" childhood: two loving parents, a stable home, and a dream career as a sports broadcaster. But behind the scenes, a secret OxyContin habit spiraled into a daily heroin addiction that turned him into a "slave" to the substance while he was traveling with sports teams and working for the State Capitol. In this raw and revealing interview, Mike discusses: The "Twin Intuition": How his addiction fractured the bond with his twin sister. The Broadcaster's Secret: Balancing an on-air career while battling the constant fear of withdrawal. The Breaking Point: The day he stole from his boss at the State Capitol and the police intervention that saved his life. 12 Years of Sobriety: How he moved from "chaos and crisis" to building a beautiful life as a father and husband. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction or mental health, there is a way out. Our sponsor, Compassion Behavioral Health, focuses on the "why" behind the addiction, offering individualized care and innovative treatments like TMS and EMDR. Start your journey here: https://compassionbehavioralhealth.co... Call or Text 24/7: 844-443-5669 CBH's Youtube Channel: ‪@cbhrehab‬ 00:00 Celebrating Sobriety Milestones 01:32 Childhood and Family Dynamics 03:04 Sibling Relationships and Early Life 03:49 Sports, Weight, and Bullying 05:14 First Experiences with Alcohol 06:06 High School Drinking Habits 07:12 College Life at West Virginia 09:00 Substance Use in College 11:33 Escalating to Oxycontin Use 13:02 Balancing Addiction and Academics 15:39 Living with Chaos and Adjusting to Sobriety 18:24 Developing a Recovery Foundation 20:02 Early Recovery Steps and Sticking to the Program 22:00 Post-College Plans and Early Adulthood 24:00 From Pills to Heroin 26:59 Drug Use During Work and Close Calls 29:34 Desperation, Isolation, and Hitting Bottom 33:05 The Turning Point: Arrest and Time for Change 35:35 Entering Treatment and Starting Over 37:50 Life in Sober Living and Building Structure 40:37 Importance of Community and Meetings 44:33 Transitioning After Sober Living 47:34 Moving to Florida and Starting a New Life 50:03 Continued Recovery and Professional Growth 52:16 Balancing Recovery and Career 53:59 Advice for Early Recovery 54:25 Final Thoughts and Gratitude 👉Instagram:   / riseabovewithkevin   👉 TikTok:   / rawithk   👉 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/riseabovewithk ✅ For Business Inquiries: riseabovewithk@gmail.com ================================ ✅ About Rise Above with Kevin Lanning: Rise Above: Stories of Resilience with Kevin Lanning Welcome to Rise Above with Kevin Lanning, where resilience finds its voice. Join Kevin Lanning, a former Google Executive in sobriety, as he brings you powerful stories of individuals who have navigated life's greatest challenges and emerged victorious. About Kevin: Kevin Lanning personifies resilience. From overcoming addiction to conquering childhood trauma, his journey mirrors the triumph of the human spirit. Now, he's dedicated to sharing stories that uplift, educate, and ignite the spark within you. Join us on this journey to rise above adversity and thrive. For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: riseabovewithk@gmail.com 🔔 Hit that subscribe button for more exclusive, insightful, and inspiring videos: https://www.youtube.com/@Riseabovepod... ================================= #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #corecore #motivation #addictionrecovery #inspiration #selflove #selfhelp #loveyourself Disclaimer: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and our YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Rise Above with Kevin Lanning. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. © Rise Above with Kevin Lanning