Recoverycast: Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Stories

AJ Banuelos | From Azusa Gangs & Opiates to 12-Step Sobriety & End Overdose

August 26, 2026·56 min
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In this powerful episode of Recoverycast, AJ Banuelos shares his journey from generational gang life, prison, and severe meth and heroin use to becoming a frontline recovery advocate. Overcoming years of trauma, near-death overdoses, and cycles of incarceration, AJ transformed his pain into purpose as Director of Community Engagement and Training at End Overdose. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https://recovery.com/ Learn more about End Overdose: https://endoverdose...

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