Amazing interview with one the best heavyweights of all time. Truly authentic dude. Good on him for standing toe to toe with his demons.
In recovery myself!
Awesome stuff! 11 years for me. Not bad for a guy who couldn't put 24 hours together when I was living in the problem!Keep it up fellas! 28 years in Sept here! One day at a time!
In recovery myself!
8 80’s per day.. that’s a shocking amount.. glad you lived to tell the taleThose Demons are still always there and l am still fighting them. Fortunately, l am on the right side of it. The feeling of opioid withdrawal l wouldn’t wish upon anyone.
Brian and others went through the OxyContin hoax, when it was told to patients who take it will not be as addictive. They had me on 8-80mg Ocycodone Extended Release a day. That’s equivalent to 128 Percocet many sport related friends did more. But this was prescribed by a neurologist and It is a black spot on the drug community for ever.
Brian it’s a battle and keep being strong.
Much appreciated @Nogatco Rd, craziest thing is the Dr prescribed that much medication as lm sure Brian’s did. Being a multi sport athlete l knew guys on as much as 12-80’s a day. I thank the good Lord for my turn around. That was the hardest challenge of my life l believe the birth of my son was the turning point. The key is recognized the problem and a great support group around me. It ultimately up to you to take your life back and change8 80’s per day.. that’s a shocking amount.. glad you lived to tell the tale
And people wonder why there is a distrust of the health care system right now.Those Demons are still always there and l am still fighting them. Fortunately, l am on the right side of it. The feeling of opioid withdrawal l wouldn’t wish upon anyone.
Brian and others went through the OxyContin hoax, when it was told to patients who take it will not be as addictive. They had me on 8-80mg Ocycodone Extended Release a day. That’s equivalent to 128 Percocet many sport related friends did more. But this was prescribed by a neurologist and It is a black spot on the drug community for ever.
Brian it’s a battle and keep being strong.
Way to insert your anti fighting agenda has nothing to do with this interview and the point of addictionIt was nice to hear this interview. Mc Gratton sounds like he has some peace in his life.
Real honest account of how enforcers were by and large average hockey players who won roles. The details about fighting a few times a week makes you realize that it isn't a normal athletic role and I am glad that the NHL has moved away from goon fighting, though it still has its allure in some of the bigger NHL markets. I hope the NHL and NHLPA take care of these guys as they get older. There are still alot of tough guys fighting a silent battle post career, and some are losing them. Also the stereotypes were broken when you hear Mc Gratton talk about Stu Grimson as a polite gentleman.
The talk about addiction was refreshing. Glad he had help from his family...but he said something that is 100% true. No one else can help you. It has to come from within. I'm 24 years drug free, and it wasn't overdoses, violence, or homelessness that made me change. It was a desire to improve myself that took a change of scenery and a new perspective