Inside a Heroin Addict’s Brutal Lifestyle| How I Overcame Heroin and Found Sobriety

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 benzos Shooting heroin for the first time and speedballing with cocaine His failed first attempt at rehab in California The turning point that led him to lasting sobriety How fitness, nutrition, and spiritual growth saved his life Building a new life, falling in love, and staying 7 years sober Whether 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. 00:00:00 The Journey to Sobriety: Early Challenges and Milestones 00:05:07 A Memorable Thanksgiving in the South of France 00:10:55 Experiencing a Spiritual Awakening 00:15:47 Overcoming Indecisiveness: Tools and Strategies 00:19:46 Discovering Early Productivity Boost 00:24:38 Comparing Vyvanse and Adderall 00:29:20 High School Challenges and Transformation 00:34:37 Coping with Anxiety and Medication: A Personal Journey 00:39:00 Struggle with Emotional Expression 00:44:11 Breaking Point and Realization for Help 00:48:49 Dangerous Path of Substance Abuse 00:53:42 The Dangers of Intravenous Drug Use 00:58:29 Starting the Sobriety Journey 01:03:07 Finding Connection in Sobriety 01:07:56 The Struggle with Guilt in Recovery 01:12:43 Overcoming Addiction: A Journey to Sobriety 01:17:50 Strategies for Maintaining Sobriety 01:22:51 Personal Growth and Sobriety Journey 01:27:47 Embracing Challenges for Personal Growth 01:32:29 Rediscovering Innocence and Recovery 01:37:59 Celebrating Seven Years of Sobriety #AddictionRecovery #SoberLife #HeroinAddict #Benzos #RecoveryStory #MentalHealthAwareness #DrugAddiction #SpiritualAwakening #SobrietyJourney #AmphetamineAddiction #AA #NA #ChrisOlson #RiseAbovePodcast 🔔 Join Rise Above with Kevin Lanning to watch more content on Triumph, adversity, resilience, and inspiration:    / @riseabovewithkevin   ✅ Stay Connected To Us. 👉Instagram:   / riseabovewithkevin   👉 TikTok:   / rawithk   👉 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/riseabovewithk ✅ For Business Inquiries: [email protected] ================================ ✅ 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: [email protected] 🔔 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