Andrew Berstein
Andrew Berstein
The MAP Episode 8 – All American Kid
The MAP Episode 8 – All American Kid
The MAP Episode 8 – All American Kid
Wednesday 26th February 2020
Brian McDonald discusses his journey from athletic success to opioid addiction and recovery. Hear his story of finding new purpose on 'The MAP'.
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43 minutes
Informative
Hopeful
Supportive
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Get the buttons here!From Track Star to Recovery Advocate: Brian McDonald's Journey
I recommend residential treatment of any kind if you can't afford it. It's not, it's not the greatest thing in the world.
Brian McDonald had it all—an athletic scholarship to Loyola Marymount University and a promising future as a top high school athlete. But life threw him a curveball, leading him down a path of opioid addiction. In this episode of 'The MAP', host Andrew Berstein sits down with Brian to discuss his harrowing journey from a seemingly innocent painkiller prescription to battling opioid dependency. Brian opens up about the dark times and the turning points that led him to seek help.
He emphasizes the critical role of residential treatment and the support systems that helped him reclaim his life. Brian also shares how he found new purpose through acting, offering a glimpse into how he's rebuilding his life one day at a time. If you're looking for an honest conversation about the struggles and triumphs of addiction recovery, this episode is a must-listen.
It’s a raw and inspiring story that underscores the importance of understanding, support, and finding new purpose after addiction.