I Smoked Myself Into a Cr@ck Psychosis | 33 Felonies, 3 Raids, 40 Year Prison Sentence, Sobriety

Richard's story is one of the most gripping tales of addiction, crime, and redemption ever told on this channel. By the age of 18, he had already served prison time for burglary. Over the next two decades, he racked up 33 felony convictions, became known as one half of the “Dynamic Duo” of cr@ck-addicted brothers in Palm Beach County, and lived in trap houses, behind shopping centers, and eventually a foreclosed home taken over by drug dealers and pr0stitutes. His downward spiral included multiple prison bids, including time in one of Florida’s most violent correctional facilities, a 40-year sentence served in pieces, and heartbreaking moments like watching his mother and siblings cycle through incarceration and addiction as well. But in 2016—after a final psychosis-fueled standoff in a motel—Richard made a decision to change his life. Almost ten years later, he’s clean, sober, employed, helping others, and back in touch with every family member who once cut him off. His story proves that even after decades of darkness, it’s never too late to rise above. 🔗 Join our Monday night Rise Above Recovery Meetings Email: [email protected] 🎙️ Support the podcast and go deeper Join our Patreon for exclusive content & live guest chats. #AddictionRecovery #PrisonToPurpose #CrackAddiction #FelonToFreedom #SobrietyJourney #DrugAddiction #RecoveryIsPossible #RedemptionStory #FloridaPrison #RiseAbovePodcast 00:00 Intro & Richard's Milestone 01:11 Early Life in New Jersey 02:54 Moving to Florida & Family Dynamics 05:33 Growing Up in South Florida 08:33 Early Substance Use & School Troubles 14:11 Teenage Years: Legal Trouble & Isolation 18:54 First Experience with Crack & Escalating Addiction 23:01 Homelessness and Criminal Activities 27:00 First Prison Sentences & Life Inside 31:12 The Struggle to Break the Cycle 33:51 Relationships & Emotional Challenges 38:46 The Drug Farm, Relapse, and Repeat 44:51 Release, Work, and Temptations 01:00:01 Back on the Streets: Addiction’s Grip 01:05:44 Long-term Homelessness & Rock Bottom 01:09:12 A Turning Point: Seeking Help 01:13:04 Life in Recovery: Hope and New Beginnings 01:15:07 Advice for Struggling Listeners 01:16:17 Closing Thoughts & Gratitude 🔔 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