#14 Michael Rositano: From OxyContin and Fentanyl to Recovery, Purpose, and Helping Others Heal

Michael Rositano’s story is a powerful journey through grief, opioid addiction, treatment, relapse, jail, recovery, and redemption.After losing his father at age 20, Michael found two bottles of Percocet in the medicine cabinet. What began as a way to numb grief eventually escalated into OxyContin, Opana, fentanyl, theft, legal charges, jail, and multiple treatment stays.Today, Michael works in recovery, helps others find treatment, shares his story through music and service, and reflects honestly on the guilt, pain, humor, and hope that shaped his path.You’ll Hear:• What Michael would say to himself in active addiction: “Just give it up, man”• How losing his father became a turning point• How Percocet, OxyContin, Opana, and fentanyl took over his life• The role of grief, guilt, and untreated mental health• Multiple treatment stays, relapse, drug court, and jail• The SeaWorld moment that became a wake-up call• How Recovery Unplugged helped him rebuild• Why holistic care and therapy mattered in his recovery• How Michael now helps others through recovery workWhy Listen:• To hear an honest opioid recovery story filled with pain, humor, and hope• To understand how grief can fuel addiction• To learn why treatment often takes more than one attempt• To see how recovery can lead to purpose, service, and restored relationships• To be reminded that your past does not have to define your futureFind Michael at https://youtube.com/@titanuploadnetworkIf you or someone you love is struggling, help is available.To learn more about National Addiction Specialists and the Breaking Down Addiction podcast, visit: https://www.nationaladdictionspecialists.com