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From Overdose & Jail to Sobriety at 21 | Alex’s Raw Recovery Story

What happens when addiction takes everything... and still isn’t enough to make you stop?

In this episode of Cross Talk, Alex shares his journey from early escape and substance use to overdose, arrest, and recovery. He opens up about chasing acceptance, hitting rock bottom, and waking up handcuffed in a hospital bed... only to keep using.

Because the truth is: addiction isn’t just about substances. It convinces you there’s no way out.

This conversation breaks down what recovery really looks like.... not instant change, but a slow shift. A new way of thinking. A different way of living.

And…

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