I Couldn't Stop Using… Even When I Knew It Would K!ll Me | Fentanyl Addiction

Graham Reid was living a double life. What started with pills and partying quickly turned into a full-blown opiate addiction — smoking 30s, chasing dealers, and doing whatever it took to not get sick. At his lowest point, he burned his dealer with fake money and lost everything. From fentanyl and heroin to brutal detox and multiple failed attempts at getting clean, Graham shares what addiction really looks like behind closed doors. Check out Graham's book 'HALT, The American Rehab Experience' https://www.blurringbooks.com/product... In this episode, he opens up about: Getting hooked on opiates The moment everything spiraled Living as a “functional” addict The reality of withdrawal and detox What finally helped him get sober This is the side of addiction most people don’t see. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction or mental health, you don’t have to do it alone. Reach out to my partners at Compassion Behavioral Health. They offer individualized care and a full continuum of treatment. Call or Text: 844-443-5669 Visit: https://compassionbehavioralhealth.co... CBH Youtube channel: ‪@cbhrehab‬ #Fentanyl #OpiateAddiction #AddictionRecovery #DopeSick #Sobriety #HeroinAddiction #RecoveryStory #MentalHealth #CleanAndSober #RiseAbove 00:00 The Depths of Addiction 00:23 18 Months Sober: The Journey Begins 01:54 Worst Detox Memories 03:53 Getting Sober Young & Perceptions 05:53 Upbringing & Early Childhood 06:21 Sports, Interests & Feeling Different 08:04 Trying to Fit In & Finding Identity 11:06 Teen Substance Use 13:02 Xanax and Escalating Substance Use 15:09 Transition to College 17:25 College Life: Partying & Struggles 21:31 Miami, Party Life & Xanax 23:31 Social Circles & Hidden Addiction 25:31 Graduating & Hiding the Truth 26:31 First Steps Into Opiates 28:01 Opioid Use Escalates 32:27 Chasing the High & Losses 34:10 Financial Ruin & Unraveling 36:23 Heroin—A New Low 39:12 Addiction, Crime, and Desperation 44:54 Manipulation and Hitting Bottom 47:55 Burning Bridges—Dealer Fallout 54:07 Parents Intervene & Getting Exposed 57:00 First Experiences With Treatment 01:00:08 Failed Romances & More Struggles 01:04:13 Search for Sobriety in Tallahassee 01:08:54 Relapse on Research Chemicals 01:13:14 Flop Houses, Fentanyl & Losses 01:17:00 Rock Bottom: Christmas Eve 01:18:47 True Sobriety: Entering Recovery 01:21:19 Detox and Suboxone—Finding What Works 01:23:32 Early Sobriety Tools 01:25:35 Community, Routine, and Staying Busy 01:26:31 Faith, Writing, and New Purpose 01:27:33 Publishing the Book 'HALT' 01:28:18 Life Today & Maintaining Recovery 01:31:32 Giving Back & Final Reflections 👉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