When I got traded to the Celtics, I was happy because I was back home and had grown up idolizing the Celtics.  I was happy because I was back home and knew where to get drugs.  I also had the money to buy them.  It was a deadly combination.                               - Chris Herren

Overcoming Addictions

A phenominaly talented young basketball player Chris Herren rises to reach his dream of being an NBA player, only to watch it all slip away as his drug use cascades out of control and destroys his career.

Few know the pressures star athletes face in their quest for greatness.  Many athletes like Chris have turned to drugs or alcohol to help them cope with the success and expectations.  The stories in this list give readers an inside look at athletes who have found themselves in dark places, and give cautionary, yet human sides to their addictions.

The List

Quick Pick Starters 

Alive and Kicking
​by Chester Marcol

Czesław "Chester" Marcol discusses his life, career as a kicker for the Green Bay Packers, and his struggles with drug abuse..

Beyond Belief
by Josh Hamilton

Josh Hamilton chronicles his comeback from drug and alcohol addiction to playing baseball in the major leagues. 

Open
by Andre Agassi

Tennis player Andre Agassi reflects on his personal and professional life, discussing his childhood, family, training, media attention, matches, challenges, successes, struggle with depression, and more.