I Stole an Entire Pharmacy for Drugs | How Heroin Took Over My Life

About this episode

Ryan Moyer shares his harrowing journey from heroin addiction to sobriety and personal success.

Ryan Moyer had a key to a pharmacy… and one night, he used it to steal the entire narcotics closet. What started with prescription pills turned into a full-blown heroin addiction, multiple arrests, federal charges, and living in trap houses just to survive. He was running scams, stealing cars, and doing whatever it took to get his next fix. But that wasn’t the end of his story. After hitting rock bottom, Ryan made a decision that changed everything. Today, he’s over 5 years sober and has built a successful business as “The Tesla Doctor,” working on high-end vehicles and rebuilding his life from the ground up. This is a raw, unfiltered conversation about addiction, crime, consequences, and what it really takes to turn your life around. If this story helps even one person, it was worth it. 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…

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Lanning

Guest: Ryan Moyer

Topics covered

• addiction
• recovery
• crime
• personal transformation
• mental health

Keywords

• heroin addiction
• sobriety
• drug recovery
• personal story
• mental health support

Sponsors

Compassion Behavioral Health

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