The Harsh Reality of Overdose, Rehab, & Covering Up Addiction in The Arab-American Community

Ali Sayed has made it his life's mission to bring people together through sports. Along the way, he realized that there is a very big drug problem within our community that needed immediate attention. In this episode he breaks it all down, uncovering some uncomfortable truths that are not usually spoken on a public level. Get ready for an episode like no other. Donate through Zahra Trust: https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/lebanon_aid_1 Connect with Ali: https://www.instagram.com/alihype1/ Connect with Jaafar: https://www.instagram.com/jaafarrissa/ https://twitter.com/JaafarrIssa https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaafar-issa-8046a419b/ Follow the pod: https://www.instagram.com/podnotfromhere/ Join the family & Subscribe! Get 30 Days FREE with your Whoop: https://join.whoop.com/notfromhere 00:00 Intro 08:53 Everything Ali does + importance of environment 16:40 Dream of becoming a doctor 25:11 Bringing people together through sports 33:19 Coaching & a golden life lesson 45:30 How serious is the drug problem + everyone is addicted 57:34 Marijuana & gateway drugs 1:05:57 Who actually gets affected by drugs and addiction 1:21:11 Parents blame for overdose 1:36:00 Bringing work inside the house + we're divided 1:46:23 The best way to help people with addiction 1:52:18 How much does Ali have left in the tank 1:56:59 Making an impact 2:02:52 Happiness and Stress + Staying close to God