The Dark Side of IV Heroin Use: Jail Time, Overdose, and the Road to Sobriety

At just 19 years old, Andrew’s life imploded after selling weed to an undercover cop and spending 30 days in jail. What followed was a six-year spiral into OxyContin, heroin, and IV drug use that nearly killed him—literally. On Christmas Eve, after a near-fatal overdose, his life changed forever.

Andrew's IG: @asnycz

In this raw and inspiring episode, Andrew opens up about:

Growing up in Jersey and the trauma of divorce

How college freedom led to experimenting with every drug imaginable

His arrest, addiction, and overdose

Getting clean in a halfway house with nothing but two suitcases

Working at a pizza shop with 3 felonies

Rebuilding his life, starting a business, and becoming a father

How fitness, community, and spirituality keep him grounded 14 years later

This is one of the most powerful transformation stories we've ever heard on Rise Above.

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00:00:00 From Lifeguard to Independence: Early Lessons in Responsibility
00:04:33 College Struggles and Experiments with Freedom
00:07:02 Navigating Identity Challenges in Early College Life
00:08:00 Overcoming Addiction: A Personal Journey
00:09:33 A Night that Changed Everything
00:11:51 Path to Heroin Addiction and Overdose Experience
00:14:18 Struggles with Alcohol and Addiction
00:16:45 Finding a New Start in Delray Beach
00:19:04 Overcoming Homelessness and Addiction
00:21:14 Journey to Sobriety: 14 Years and Counting
00:23:45 The Power of Community in Recovery
00:26:05 Finding Spiritual Connection in Recovery
00:28:43 Navigating Imposter Syndrome in the Workplace
00:31:15 Overcoming Impostor Syndrome at Elite Universities
00:33:36 Overcoming Shame and Guilt Through Self-Inventory
00:36:03 Milestones in Sobriety and Self-Worth
00:38:20 Learning Vulnerability and Purpose in Life
00:40:51 Overcoming Business Failures and Lessons Learned
00:43:22 The Importance of Health for Personal and Professional Success
00:45:37 Life Lessons for 20-Year-Olds
00:48:08 The Importance of Self-Belief and Surrounding Yourself with the Right People

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