Andre Petroski, a UFC middleweight fighter, candidly discussed his long-standing battle with drug addiction, beginning with Oxycontin exposure as a teenager. He acknowledges his inclination toward addiction, which he believes has contributed to his tenacity as an athlete. Despite his fears of drug testing, Petroski's substance use became a means of survival. A pivotal moment in his journey came when he overdosed but was revived by paramedics, leading to a panic that escalated into a confrontation with police. Despite the challenges, Petroski's experiences reflect his resilience and ongoing struggle.
"I came to and saw everything in the car-the cops, the ambulance-and I freaked out... I said no [I don't want to go to the hospital], so she told me to step out and sign a form refusing treatment..."
"I was probably like 16, a freshman in high school... My neighbor's mom would give us Oxy-80s. That was the beginning. This was back in the oxy era, like 2006..."
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