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How My Xanax Addiction Led to a 7-Year Prison Sentence in Arizona | Anthony Williams

2025/6/15

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Anthony Williams, initially a high-achieving student and athlete, recounts his descent into addiction starting with Vicodin at age 14. His struggles with insecurity and the pursuit of altered states led to escalating substance abuse and a decline in his academic and athletic performance.

Early addiction to Vicodin following wrist surgery.
Escalation to Xanax abuse and school dropout.
Shift in identity from academic and athletic success to drug-centered lifestyle.

Shownotes Transcript

Anthony Williams details how his Xanax addiction led him to crime, his arrest, and a 7-year prison sentence in Arizona.

#XanaxAbuse #PrisonSentence #TrueCrime #AddictionCrisis #LegalTroubles #OvercomingAddiction #JusticeSystem #lifelessons

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