Dan Fosmark on abusing substances to numb physical and emotional pain

Published: Oct. 19, 2021, 6 a.m.

In this week's episode, Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley are joined by Dan Fosmark to talk about growing up in a great household with a loving family but struggling to cope with a couple of shoulder injuries that derailed his hopes of playing football. He also dives into his experience with medications during his time as a collegiate shot-putter while battling depression. 

Then Dan opens up about dealing with physical ailments following his surgeries and using substances to help numb the pain and the mental struggles he was dealing with at the time. He also describes his experiences with rehab, the feeling of constantly falling short, and the hopelessness that came with being homeless.

Lastly, we talk about Dan's recovery and what he's been up to since he's been sober over the past year and a half.

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