Inside A Heroin Addicts Brutal Lifestyle

From rock bottom to redemption, Louis Essig shares his incredible journey of transformation. After experiencing the cycle of addiction, homelessness, and incarceration, Louis turned his life around in an unexpected way—by becoming an officer at the very jail where he once served time. In this powerful episode, Louis opens up about growing up in a small town, the challenges of college life, his time as a dealer, and the pivotal moments that changed his path forever.

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00:00:00 Growing Up in Grandview Heights
00:03:15 Navigating Identity in Middle School
00:06:22 High School Party Experiences and Fitting In
00:09:46 Navigating College Expectations
00:13:03 Struggles of Dropping Out and Drug Use
00:16:03 First Time Using Heroin at Work
00:19:21 Encounter with the Law: A Turning Point
00:22:29 Struggles with Addiction and Legal Consequences
00:25:45 Experiencing Freedom in Homelessness
00:29:20 Jail Time and Reflecting on Change
00:32:19 Breaking the Cycle: An Overdose Experience
00:35:41 Turning Point: Overcoming Addiction and Incarceration
00:39:08 Overcoming the Stigma of a Criminal Record
00:42:39 Impact of COVID-19 on Fine Dining Careers
00:45:46 Career Journey and Life's Unexpected Turns
00:49:12 Overcoming Temptation in Recovery
00:52:45 Closing Remarks with Louis

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