Episode #23 – From OxyContin To A Life Of ServiceEpisode #23 – From OxyContin To A Life Of Service
SOAR (School of Addiction Recovery)
Dustin and Don are joined today by Dan Fosmark. Dan is a former high-school football player who began his addiction after a shoulder injury. He kept it together through a college scholarship for Shot Put until he finally let go and let his life unravel...
1:15:21•10 Jul 2018
Dan Fosmark's Path: From OxyContin to Helping Others
“But you know, I, I, I find myself having to be, I don't, I wouldn't say like on on my toes all the time, but I have a healthy respect for, like what we were talking about earlier, healthy respect for for drugs and alcohol, wow, to the fact that I've I've seen what it does in my friends and family.”
Ever wondered how a high school football star can spiral into addiction and then rise to a life of service? In this gripping episode of the SOAR podcast, Dustin and Don sit down with Dan Fosmark, whose journey from OxyContin addiction to recovery is both harrowing and inspiring. Dan's story begins with a shoulder injury that led him down a dark path of substance abuse.
Despite holding it together through a college scholarship for Shot Put, his life eventually began to fall apart as he struggled with cravings and the fantasy of drinking with his dad and brothers. This episode dives deep into Dan's battle with addiction, revealing how he found his way out through fitness, spirituality, and good nutrition. He shares valuable tools and strategies for overcoming cravings, emphasizing the importance of admitting powerlessness over addiction and seeking community support.
Dan's journey is a testament to the power of recovery and serves as a beacon of hope for anyone facing similar struggles. Tune in to hear how he transformed his life and now dedicates himself to helping others find their path to sobriety.
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