# I Couldn't Stop Using… Even When I Knew It Would Kill Me | Fentanyl Addiction

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Podcast: [Rise Above with Kevin Lanning](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rise-above-with-kevin-lanning-6803198)
Published: 2026-04-21T02:19:00+00:00
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## Resource

Graham Reid was living a double life. What started with pills and partying quickly turned into a full-blown opiate addiction — smoking 30s, chasing dealers, and doing whatever it took to not get sick. At his lowest point, he burned his dealer with fake money and lost everything. From fentanyl and heroin to brutal detox and multiple failed attempts at getting clean, Graham shares what addiction really looks like behind closed doors. In this episode, he opens up about: Getting hooked on opiates The moment everything spiraled Living as a “functional” addict The reality of withdrawal and detox What finally helped him get sober This is the side of addiction most people don’t see. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction or mental health, you don’t have to do it alone. Reach out to my partners at Compassion Behavioral Health. They offer individualized care and a full continuum of treatment. Call or Text: 844-443-5669 Visit: https://compassionbehavioralhealth.com/?utm_source=rise%20above%20with%20kevin%20lanning&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=april #Fentanyl #OpiateAddiction #AddictionRecovery #DopeSick #Sobriety #HeroinAddiction #RecoveryStory #MentalHealth #CleanAndSober #RiseAbove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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