39: Undercover to Fully Recovered, Former Police Officer Overcomes Addictions // The Story of Brock Bevell

Background:

Brock Bevell is a well-regarded family man with 7 children, six daughters and one son. He is a retired Police Officer who was run over on duty and ultimately retired from the injuries. The injuries caused him to endure numerous knee surgeries and constant rehabilitation. To deal with the pain, he was prescribed Opioids. After months and months of therapy, the department and doctors made the determination that his injuries would prevent him from doing the job effectively and could place others at risk. It was decided that he would be medically retired from the department.

For the next few years, Brock struggled with being retired. The day after turning in his equipment, he felt ostracized and not a part of the brotherhood. This was a huge blow to his ego. One day you’re chasing bad guys and the next you’re picking up your kid’s toys. It was a difficult transition. It was at this time, that Brock’s addiction took control of his emotions and he began to spin out of control, and he proceeded to self-medicate himself. During the height of his addiction, he went through a very difficult divorce. He lost time with his children and made poor decisions costing him his children’s trust.

His detox lasted 7 days. At no time did he have a visitor or help from friends or family. He was alone. He had alienated most friends and was too embarrassed to share the process with his family. He walked the journey alone, but the detox set him up for the comeback. For the first time in years, the need, want or desire to use opioids was gone. He did not want to use it ever again. The process he went on prepared him for the battles he was going to face. Since recovering from his addiction, Brock has helped hundreds of men and women combat addiction. He utilizes an unconventional approach to recovery. This approach continues to lead men and women to lasting sobriety.

Time-Stamped Show Notes:

2:36 Brock Bevell is an undercover agent working in the narcotics department. He explains why they had to do two drug buys before they could make an arrest.
4:09 Even when he was still a child, Brock wanted to be a police officer.
7:21 At 8 years old, Brock saw a Playboy magazine for the first time. He further explains about having an addictive personality.
8:54 According to Brock, addiction is like a cycle, which involves triggers, thought, craving, use, and so on.
11:50 Brock discusses AKC or Awareness, Knowledge, and Choice.
16:19 The addiction for Brock started when he was run over by a car, went into surgery, and was given opiates for the pain.
18:27 When Brock started taking those opioids, it led him to his rock bottom moments.
23:55 After seven days of his withdrawal from drugs, Brock had a conversation with God.
29:50 If Brock had the opportunity to never have the addiction, he still wouldn’t give it up because of the many things he learned in life.
32:06 Being scared to death from experiencing detoxification and withdrawal, Brock swears that he would never use opiates again.35:01 Brock thinks that doctors in the US are not taking opioids addiction seriously.
39:19 Rockin it for Brock is being sober for more than 11 years. He also talks more about his other current rockin’ it moments.
42:38 Brock is working with a young couple right now who both have a drinking problem. With Brock’s help, he has saved the young couple’s marriage.
46:29 If he could go back in time and talk to himself during his rock bottom moment, Brock would tell himself to slow down, calm down, and take a vacation.
50:52 Eric issues a challenge for all the listeners of this podcast.
52:56 Brock offers one last piece of advice to everyone.

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Key Points from the Interview:

“I’m in the bathroom, and the first thing that starts happening is I lose all physical control. I defecate myself, I’m poopin all over myself, I’m throwing up so violently by day 3 that I feel like if I throw up again my bones are gonna come off my mouth.”
“We take life too seriously, calm down and take a vacation. I’m dealing with guys right now that haven’t slowed down in years. They are so worried about making money, they are so worried about that progression of life. And this life I’ve realized is hella short, right, it’s short man, and if you don’t have time to spend it with the people that you love, it’s wasted.”

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