About this episode
Adam Larkin’s story is one of the most powerful comeback stories you’ll hear.
In this episode of Rise Above, Adam opens up about his journey from a middle-class upbringing in New York to years of addiction, drug dealing, near-death trauma, and survivor’s guilt after a horrific car accident that took his best friend’s life.
What followed was nearly two decades of opioid dependence — OxyContin, methadone, Suboxone, benzos — all prescribed, all destructive. Adam takes us deep into the realities of long-term addiction, pharmaceutical dependency, and how relapse can happen even after years of sobriety.
But this is a story about coming back.
Adam shares how he finally found freedom, rebuilt his life from the ground up at age 37, and turned his pain into purpose. Today, he’s sober, engaged, running a successful clothing brand (GET Apparel – “Get In The Trough”), hosting global recovery events across multiple continents, working in the recovery field, and helping others find a way out.
This conversation dives into:
Early addiction and the first drink
Survivor’s guilt and trauma
Prescription opioids and long-term Suboxone use
Relapse after years of sobriety — and how he made it back
Faith, structure, accountability, and purpose
Building a business and a life in recovery
Why it’s never too late to start over
If you’re struggling, thinking about getting sober, or afraid you’ve gone too far — this episode is for you.
Everyone loves a comeback story. This is a real one.
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