Who lost a college hockey scholarship because of addiction?
Todd Crandell
How long did he use drugs for?
13 years
Who did AA not work for?
Eddie Freas
How long did he use drugs and alcohol for?
20-years
How does he combat his addiction?
training for triathlons.
What happened in 2007?
after a three-day binge, "I came home and was crying," Freas said. "I was so depressed. I turned on the TV." The set was tuned to ESPN, which was airing a story about a former drug addict who competed in triathlons.
What did he Freas do when he was 13?
he snuck bottles of Amaretto and rum from his mother's liquor cabinet.
When was he kicked off the wrestling and football teams?
after failing a drug test.
What program did Crandell start?
Racing for Recovery
What does he say is essential?
Exercise
Does he think it decreases addiction and depression?
yes
How many miles did Eddie swim?
2.4 miles
Did he cycle for 200 miles?
no
How many did he cycle?
112 miles.
Did he walk for 26.2 miles?
no
What did he do for those miles?
He ran
What city is Freas from?
Pennsville
How old is he?
33
What did he say went off in his head?
a switch
And how did he start feeling about himself?
positive and feeling great