Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Dakota Opens Up About Addiction on Podcast
Reality TV star Dakota shared his story of becoming addicted to drugs starting at age 17.
It began with pain pills for his aching knees.
He started taking more pills and eventually used heroin.
He began stealing and scamming to get money.
Dakota's wife was unaware of the severity of his addiction.
He hopes that sharing his experience will help others facing similar struggles.
His story shows the dangers of addiction and the importance of support.
Dakota, a reality TV star, discussed his addiction on The Viall Files podcast.
His addiction started at 17 due to pain pills for knee pain.
He escalated to snorting pills, then Oxycontin, and eventually heroin.
Dakota resorted to stealing and scams to fund his drug habit.
His wife was aware of the addiction but not its severity.
- Who
- Reality TV star Dakota
- What
- Opened up about his drug addiction journey.
- When
- Started at age 17
- Where
- On The Viall Files podcast
- Why
- To share his experience and promote awareness.
- Subject
- Reality TV star
- Age addiction started
- 17
- Initial substance used
- Pain pills
- Later substance used
- Heroin
- Platform of sharing
- The Viall Files podcast