A Cr@ck Addict’s Brutal Lifestyle Gets Him 15 Years in Prison | How I Got Sober

Jason Brewer’s story is one of the darkest we’ve ever shared. After experiencing severe trauma as a child, Jason spiraled into addiction, violence, and eventually a life of crime. What started as drinking and drugs quickly escalated into armed robberies, crack addiction, and a path that led him to serve over a decade in prison. In this interview, Jason opens up about: The childhood trauma that changed everything His descent into drugs, violence, and crime Robbing gas stations to fuel his addiction The moment he knew his life was over What prison was really like How he finally turned his life around This is a raw, unfiltered conversation about addiction, consequences, and redemption. 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 #AddictionRecovery #PrisonStory #TrueCrime #Sobriety #RockBottom #Redemption #DrugAddiction #LifeStory #RecoveryJourney #CrimeStory 00:00 Introduction & Reflections on Sobriety 02:00 Early Recovery Struggles & Staying Honest 08:00 The Power of Step Work & Honest Sharing 17:00 Understanding the Root Causes of Addiction 24:00 Childhood Trauma & Early Family Life 36:00 Escalating Addiction & Early Encounters with Law 48:00 Robbery, Arrest, and Facing Prison Time 01:00:00 Life Inside Prison & Survival Stories 01:12:00 Release, Relapse, and Struggles with Freedom 01:22:00 Experiences with Recovery Programs 01:28:00 Transformation Through Step Work 01:34:00 Living Amends & Life in Recovery Today 01:39:00 Giving Back & Closing Thoughts 👉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