I Believe My Brother's Passing Was Covered Up... Then I Lost Myself to Coke & Perc 30's | Ep 196
Summary
Andrew Robbins joins the Get a Grip Podcast to share his harrowing journey from a traumatic childhood and Army service to severe opioid addiction. He details how a parachute injury led to prescription painkiller abuse, which escalated after his brother’s suspicious death and subsequent police mishandling. Andrew recounts his descent into polydrug use, job loss, and eventual entry into treatment, highlighting the profound impact of grief and lack of male support on his recovery.
Topics discussed
Intro: Travis's death and podcast sponsors
Andrew's childhood, divorce, and trauma
Army service, airborne jump, and back injury
Opioid addiction and recovery from surgery
Brother's addiction, wife's infidelity, and meth use
Travis's disappearance, death, and suspicious circumstances
Grief, rage, and Halliburton drug testing
Job loss, homelessness, and multiple rehab attempts
Finding faith, Greek Orthodox church, and future plans
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