Overcoming Opiate Addiction: Joey Ferguson’s Story of Resiliance, Recovery, and New Beginnings

In this weeks episode, Cam and Hen sit down with Joey Ferguson, who shares his incredible journey from the football field to recovery. Joey opens up about how a back injury led him to struggle with opioids amidst the larger crisis in West Virginia. He takes us through his unexpected detox experience while traveling to Africa, the major career shifts that followed after recovery, and the joys and challenges of becoming a new dad—all while staying sober and thriving. Tune in for an inspiring story of resilience, transformation, and hope.

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