Life After Losing a Full Ride to UCLA, Becoming a Meth Head Dirtbag, and a Fentanyl Wake Up Call

Raised in a solid, loving family, Danny was a standout athlete with a full ride to UCLA for golf. His future was golden, but the lure of partying and a fast lifestyle spiraled into meth and heroin addiction, multiple jail stints, and years of chaos. 

Danny’s last relapse was the breaking point. Detoxing himself at his mother’s house after a dangerous encounter involving fentanyl, he  surrendered and asked God for help. 

Facing his mounting court cases, he was sentenced to 90 days in treatment at Monarch Shores instead of seven years in prison.

While in treatment, he experienced a supernatural “God shot” encounter with a man who resembled his late father.

Since completing treatment, Danny is gradually rebuilding his life, reconnecting with his family, and developing a strong relationship with faith. Now working at Monarch Diagnostics, he helps others, speaks publicly, and sponsors people in recovery programs.

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Danny Dalton

Daniel Dalton is a Business Development Representative at Monarch Diagnostics with over five years of experience in the healthcare and treatment space. He has a strong background in managing intensive outpatient (IOP) programs and is dedicated to connecting providers with Monarch’s diagnostic services to better support patient care. Beyond his professional path, Daniel has over seven years of personal experience in addiction recovery, giving him a unique perspective and deep commitment to the communities he serves. A former professional golfer, he brings discipline and focus into every aspect of his work.

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My Last Relapse explores what everyone is thinking but no one is saying about addiction and recovery through conversations with those whose lives have changed.

For anyone disillusioned by traditional recovery approaches and still feels left out, misunderstood, or burdened by unrealistic expectations, this podcast looks to the future – rejecting the lies and dogma that hold people back from seeing their future without using.

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Co-hosts: Matthew Handy, Scott Kindel
Producer: Eva Sheie
Assistant Producers: Mary Ellen Clarkson & Hannah Burkhart
Engineering: Voltage FM, Spencer Clarkson
Theme music: Survive The Tide, Machina Aeon
Cover Art:  DMARK

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