At 17, Corey Warren was shooting heroin. At 18, he robbed a convenience store to support his addiction and faced up to 30 years in prison.
What followed was a journey through addiction, recovery, success, relapse, and redemption. After more than a decade of sobriety, Corey began drinking again – which nearly cost him everything. Instead, it led to a powerful spiritual awakening, a relationship with God, and a deeper commitment to recovery.
Today, Corey is more than four years sober and has built Rise Recovery into one of Michigan's largest recovery communities, helping thousands of people find freedom from addiction. Through his advocacy, treatment programs, and social media platform that has reached hundreds of millions of people, Corey has become one of the most influential voices in the recovery space.
Corey is unapologetically open about the perils of alcohol and addiction, and why he believes his relationship with God transformed his recovery.
We also discuss:
Shooting heroin as a teenager and robbing a convenience store at 18
Facing prison and rebuilding his life through recovery
Alcohol addiction, AA, and finding lasting sobriety
Drinking after 10 years sober -- and the profound spiritual experience that followed
Faith, purpose, and spiritual transformation
Building Rise Recovery into one of Michigan's largest recovery communities
Growing a social media platform that reaches millions and inspires people to seek help
Family, fatherhood, and staying grounded through success
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If you or anyone you know is struggling, please do not hesitate to contact Release Recovery:
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