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From Gang Life to Saving Lives: How Recovery Can Change Everything | Recovery Vow Podcast

In this powerful episode of The Recovery Vow Podcast, Eric sits down with AJ—Director of Community Engagement at End Overdose, a nonprofit on the front lines of the fentanyl crisis—who is turning his past into purpose. AJ shares how he went from gang life, prison, and heavy drug use to four years of sobriety and a mission to save lives. Growing up in a violent, addiction-fueled environment in California, AJ followed a path that led to meth, opioids, incarceration, and a terrifying moment when he thought his life would end in a shootout with police. But a moment of clarity—and the voice of his 12-year-old son asking him to “work on your problem”—changed everything. Now, AJ is boots-on-the-ground equipping communities across the U.S. with the tools to prevent overdose deaths. Through End Overdose, he helps train everyday people to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose, administer naloxone (Narcan), and act with confidence in life-or-death situations. Because sometimes saving a life starts with being prepared. On This Episode: • From gang life and prison to purpose-driven recovery • Surviving addiction and an intentional overdose • The scariest moment that forced him to face reality • How his son became the reason he chose treatment • What naloxone (Narcan) is and how it saves lives • How YOU can get free overdose prevention training • Why everyone—not just addicts—should carry naloxone Connect with End Overdose: 🌐 endoverdose.net 📱 Instagram: @end.overdose Connect with us: 📲 Socials: @RecoveryVow 🌎 Website: recoveryvow.com 📧 Email: recoveryvow@gmail.com New episodes every Monday. Top ways to support this podcast: 👍 Like this video 🔔 Subscribe to our channel 💬 Share this episode with someone who needs it 🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon Music