In this powerful interview with PeaceLove, former NBA player Chris Herren opens up about his long struggle with addiction and the path that led him to recovery. Born October 27, 1975, Herren was once a rising basketball star whose life took a dramatic turn when substance use became a central force in his world — affecting his health, career, and relationships. He speaks with raw honesty about how addiction didn’t discriminate, how it cost him opportunities, and how hitting rock bottom became the