A Heroin Addict's SHOCKING Descent | D1 Football, Prison Time, Homelessness & His Road to Recovery

Jordan was a promising D1 football recruit with full-ride offers—until a torn ACL and a bottle of painkillers changed everything. What started as surgery recovery turned into full-blown addiction: Oxy, Perc 30s, heroin, Subutex, and eventually shooting drugs with horse syringes stolen from Tractor Supply. From robbing his grandma’s wedding ring… to almost holding up a Subway sandwich shop with a butter knife… to surviving two years in state prison where he watched people overdose and even saw someone die by suicide—this is one of the rawest and most jaw-dropping stories we’ve ever heard on Rise Above. But Jordan’s story didn’t end in tragedy. After a wreck on his motorcycle, his now-wife held him accountable in ways he’d never experienced before—and he’s been clean since 2018. ⚠️ Viewer discretion advised — this episode contains graphic stories of addiction, survival, prison violence, and near-death experiences. If this story moves you, please like, comment, and subscribe to help us spread the message of hope. 🎙 Hosted by Kevin Lanning 📩 Get access to our weekly Rise Above Recovery meetings: [email protected] 🌍 Join our Patreon for exclusive content: https://patreon.com/RiseAbovewithKevi... #AddictionRecovery #HeroinAddict #FromAddictToAdvocate #PrisonStories #DrugAddiction #OxyContin #FentanylCrisis #RiseAbovePodcast #RedemptionStory #SoberLife #Subutex #drugrehabilitation 00:00 Intro & Early Life 02:24 Growing Up in a Small Town 05:41 Sports, Football Dreams & Family Loss 10:39 Injury, Offers Lost & Staying Home 13:46 College, First Drug Experiences 16:57 Pills, Progression to Opioid Addiction 22:43 Escalation: Heroin, Crime, and Consequences 28:40 First Rehab, Relapse, and Family 33:13 Deepening Addiction: Crime, Loss & Homelessness 42:21 Jail, Prison, and the System 49:08 Getting Out: Parole, Relapse, and Accountability 53:13 Staying Sober Thanks to Support 56:14 Relapse, Motorcycle Accident and Wake-Up Call 01:05:27 Life Today: Chaos & Recovery Reflections 01:07:57 Lessons Learned & Closing Thoughts 🔔 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