In this episode Collin shares his story of being brought up in an LDS family, going on a mission. His life changed after his mission, he became an addict, Addiction Doesn't Discriminate! Colin Cooper was born in Orem Utah to Doug and Denise Cooper who are still together to this day. He had a normal childhood for the most part, things were pretty good. Collin always felt love especially from his mom, he was a mama’s boy and still is to this day. After high school Collin served an LDS mission. After the Mission had some back problems and got into drugs and alcohol, not knowing the outcome of it all. He spent the next 20 years or so, in and out of jail and institutions. Until he found The Other Side Academy. Collin spent three years as a student and then was given the opportunity of a lifetime to become a staff member, HE'S NEVER LOOKED BACKED! Thank You Collin for taking time out of your day to be our guest on The Other Side of Addiction. It was an absolute pleasure having you in the studio. You can learn more about TOSA at theothersideacademy.com Thank You Mason for being our guest Co Host. You brought some great energy to the table. Special Thanks to our amazing sponsors... Without them, we wouldn't be doing what we're doing. We love and Appreciate every one of you!  HIGH POINT COFFEE LIFT-UP CONCRETE RIC HEATON- PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY @ LAW HOLOGRAPHIC HUMAN = TECHNOLOGY SERV-PRO W.JORDAN/ST.GEORGE USARA/UTAH SUPPORT ADVOCATES FOR RECOVERY AWARENESS TAFFY TOWN COMPUTER HOSPITAL REFINER PRODUCTIONS IM POWER NINJA REAL ESTATE FITNESS REALTY ADVANCE BUSINESS BOOKS MARK FEIGH - CANNON & COMPANY BIG DOG PAWN-W.JORDAN & MURRAY J-BIRD PROMOTIONS WE HAVE A SPONSOR WHO ASKED TO BE UNKNOWN. WE APPRECIATE YOUR LOVE, KINDNESS & SUPPORT. "THANK YOU". #deathwish #fentanylpoisoning #TheLostVoicesOfFentanylPoisoning #addiction #love #recovery #hope #mentalhealthawareness #illegaldrugaddictionawareness #stopdrugabuse #depression #believinginyourself #selflove #mentalillness #youcanbeataddiction #help #healing #suicidal #theothersideofaddiction #resiliencetalknetwork #trauma #abuse #seakingconnection #blamegame #sexaddiction #gambelingaddiction #gamingaddiction #recoverycenters #holistictreatment #mindbodyandsoul #positivity #strength #injury #awarness #surrender #lettinggo #burdenofcontrol #beconsistent #defineandrefine #create #responsibility #success #loveconquersall #youarenotalone #dopesick #sound healer practitioner, #reiki master, #hypnotherapist, #mind body wellness, #hopelessness, #homeless, #liquidmorphine, #matrbehaviorlhealth, #theothersideacademy #usara, #cornercanyonhealth #stepsrecovery, #wasatch recovery, #anxiety, #confidence, #changeyourlife, #freedomfromfear, #adversity, #labeling