Being a White-Collar Addict: Overcoming Methadone Addiction Peji's Recovery Corner

Methadone AddictJoey Price is an individual who grew up in Port Neches, TX, with a focus on family, friendships, and sports. He demonstrated leadership skills early on, serving as class president for three years and being crowned the class awards king in his high school, PNG. Joey particularly excelled in soccer and went on to become a collegiate kicker for Sam Houston State University. During his time at Sam Houston, Joey experimented with alcohol and hard drugs. Unfortunately, a back injury he suffered in high school resurfaced during his senior year, leading to regular use of painkillers. This eventually led him down a path of white-collar addiction while working for JP Morgan and BNY Mellon in Houston. His addiction struggles culminated in being laid off due to the 2008 financial crash, leading to a methadone addiction that went up to 240mg. Seeking help, Joey made the decision to travel to California for treatment at Covenant Hills after an intervention from his family. The first year of his recovery was a tumultuous journey, but he eventually surrendered his will and embarked on a path of service to others. He immersed himself in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), worked the steps, and found solace in seeking a higher power. Joey's journey in recovery led him to play a significant role in running Sanctuary House Recovery as CEO. Over the course of ten years, he transitioned to business development and currently serves as an executive director at Story Wellness and senior outreach coordinator with Covenant Hills. Sobriety has allowed him to build a family, with his wife Rachel and children Wesleigh, Willow, and Walker. Today, Joey Price is actively involved in the addiction community as a service professional, an AA member, and a dedicated father.ere