Bath Salt Overdose, Crack Addiction & Kratom Relapse After 7 Years Sober | I Lost Everything

Rise Above with Kevin Lanning · Jan 22, 2026 · 1h 33m

Austin’s story is one of the most intense, raw, and honest recovery journeys ever shared on Rise Above.

After 7 years sober, Austin relapsed—triggered by success, ego, and untreated trauma. What followed was a devastating downward spiral:

🔹 Crack, benzos, kratom, and gambling addiction

🔹 A near-fatal overdose at the Hard Rock Hotel

🔹 20 months running from his life in Mexico, embedded in cartel territory

🔹 Losing millions, his marriage, and himself

🔹 Multiple rehabs, jail, and starting over—again and again

But this isn’t just a relapse story. It’s a redemption story.

Austin opens up about…