# “God’s Gonna Fix You… Or You’re Gonna Be Dead.” | 5 Overdoses, Cocaine, AA & 5 Years Sober

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Podcast: [Nothing’s Off the Table with Louis Ruggiero](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nothing-s-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero-7335205)
Published: 2026-03-10T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, I sit down with Shane — a Long Island native who survived multiple overdoses, a cocaine addiction, alcoholism, gambling insanity, and a life spiraling out of control… before finally surrendering in Alcoholics Anonymous. His father once told him: “God’s gonna put His hand on you and you’re gonna be the man He called you to be… or you’re gonna be dead.” That sentence became prophecy. From Division 1 lacrosse at Hofstra to cocaine-fueled blackouts, Percocet overdoses, bartending chaos, fistfights, gambling binges, and waking up to watch his landlord die the morning he decided to get sober — this story is raw, graphic, and real. We talk about: * Cocaine addiction & overdose stories * Alcoholism in young professionals * Gambling addiction & online blackjack insanity * Growing up with an alcoholic father * Division 1 athlete pressure & drug culture * Hitting rock bottom * The power of AA & 12 Step recovery * Ego, anger, lust & staying sober in marriage * Building a foundation in early sobriety * How to stay sober long term Shane is now over 5 years sober, married, successful, and living proof that recovery is possible. If you’re struggling with alcohol addiction, cocaine, gambling, pills, or just feel trapped in destructive behavior — this conversation could change your life. Recovery is possible. Change is possible. And if someone else made it out, so can you. If you need help, reach out. You’re not alone. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing’s off the table. I sit down with people who’ve faced it all: addiction, loss, redemption and came out stronger. These are unfiltered conversations about resilience, recovery, and finding purpose again. If you’re ready to take the first step in your recovery, reach out to Banyan Treatment Ce…

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