About this episode
Tony had everything on the outside — money, sales success, status, and opportunity — but inside he was spiraling fast.
In this episode of Rise Above, Tony opens up about his descent into gambling addiction, Adderall abuse, cocaine use, and a terrifying 5-day stimulant binge that nearly cost him his life. What began as discipline and ambition turned into obsession, hallucinations, paranoia, and suicidal thoughts.
Tony shares:
How gambling became his first addiction at just 16
Making over $100,000 playing poker and losing it all
How Adderall fueled sales success — then completely rewired his brain
Snorting prescription stimulants just to feel normal
A 5-day binge that led to hallucinations, psychosis, and thoughts of jumping
Losing trust, money, relationships, and self-identity
Why quitting Adderall was harder than quitting drugs
How faith, discipline, and small daily wins rebuilt his life
Finding peace, purpose, and sobriety after surrendering everything
Today, Tony is over a year and a half sober, a present husband and father, financially stable, debt-free, grounded in faith, and finally at peace.
This is a raw conversation about addiction that doesn’t get talked about enough — prescription drugs, performance addiction, and the dangerous lie of “success at any cost.”
If you’re struggling, questioning your choices, or feeling trapped in a cycle you can’t escape — this episode is for you.
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