I Grew Up With IV Drug-Addicted Parents… Then Fentanyl Took Over My Life | Ep 226

<p>In this episode of <strong>Get a Grip Podcast</strong>, Louis Essig sits down with Sahara Tomlin for a raw and eye-opening conversation about growing up around addiction, fentanyl, family struggles, drug dealing, and the difficult road to recovery. Sahara shares what it was like being raised by parents who were IV drug users and how addiction became part of her life long before she understood just how dangerous it could be.</p><p>Sahara opens up about becoming addicted to fentanyl pills after believing she was taking Xanax. As her addiction progressed, she found herself selling the same pills that were controlling her life. She describes trying to quit cold turkey, the frightening experiences she witnessed while spending time at her drug dealer’s house, and the hustle she saw growing up—including the way her mother navigated life in the drug world.</p><p>Her story also explores her complicated relationship with her parents and what happened when she began running with her father before making another attempt to get clean. Sahara explains how she eventually turned toward treatment, including getting on Sublocade and later receiving Vivitrol as part of her recovery journey.</p><p>This is an unfiltered conversation about the impact of growing up around addiction, the dangers of counterfeit pills, and how family cycles can shape a person's life. Sahara also shares advice for anyone struggling with addiction or trying to find a way out. Her story is a reminder that even when addiction feels like all you've ever known, change is possible and recovery can begin with a single decision.</p><p>🔥 Expect emotion. Expect truth. Expect hope.</p><p>🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful stories about addiction, recovery, resilience, and redemption.</p><p><strong>Get a Grip Podcast Social Media:</strong><br />TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio &amp; more:<br /><a href="https://linktr.ee/officialgetagrippodcast" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/officialgetagrippodcast</a></p><p>📩 <strong>Collaboration &amp; Business Inquiries:</strong><br /><a href="mailto:getagrippodcast614@gmail.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">getagrippodcast614@gmail.com</a></p><p>👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments.</p><p>#GetAGripPodcast #AddictionRecovery #RecoveryJourney #Fentanyl #Xanax #OpioidAddiction #Addiction #SoberLife #WeDoRecover #MentalHealth #Recovery #Relapse #Sobriety #DrugAddiction