I Shot Heroin for the First Time in Prison | My Shocking Story of Recovery

He swore he’d never touch a needle. But inside a California prison, surrounded by chaos, violence, and addiction—he did. This raw, unfiltered story follows one man’s journey from trying meth at 9 years old to shooting heroin behind bars, losing everything, and ultimately finding redemption. He survived prison riots, overdoses, and years of chaos before rebuilding his life through sobriety, faith, and service. Today, he helps others break free from the same darkness that once consumed him. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains graphic stories of addiction and incarceration. 💬 If this story moved you, please like, comment, and share — it helps us reach more people who need to know recovery is possible. 📩 Join the weekly Rise Above Recovery meeting — email [email protected] 🌐 Learn more: https://riseabovepod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices