Pill Mills and Profits: The Man Behind the Midwest Opioid Crisis | Episode 30

Pill Mills and Profits: The Man Behind the Midwest Opioid Crisis | Episode 30

In this powerful and eye-opening episode Louis and Aaron sit down with David Crego, a man whose journey through the dark world of Florida's pill mills in the early 2000s reveals the true cost of the opioid epidemic. David shares his personal story of getting involved in crime and hustling at an early age, which ultimately led him into the dangerous pill mill rat race.


He trafficked prescription painkillers from Florida to the Midwest, all while struggling with addiction and the destructive forces of his past. David opens up about how his father, a key figure in his life, taught him the ways of the drug trade, setting the stage for his deep involvement in the opioid crisis. Now sober and reflecting on his past, David gives a raw and unflinching account of his role in this crisis, offering rare insights into the system that fueled it. David also shares what it took to get to the other side and how his rock bottom led him to sobriety and change as a human.


This conversation explores not only the personal toll of addiction but the wider implications of the opioid crisis that has ravaged communities across the nation. Don't miss this powerful, eye-opening interview.

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How I Built an OxyContin Empire at 19… Inside Florida’s Pill Mill Era | Ep 147

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I Was Pregnant at 18 and Addicted to Meth & Opiates… This Is How I Survived | Ep 146

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I Was a Full-Blown Addict at 12… Then Got Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison | Ep 145

I Was a Full-Blown Addict at 12… Then Got Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison | Ep 145

In this intense and unfiltered episode of the Get A Grip Podcast, Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes sit down with Matt Wiseman to unpack a life story that is as shocking as it is deeply human.Matt’s journe...

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How I Went From Heroin Addiction at 14 to 23 Years in Prison… Now 22 Years Sober | Ep 141

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