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What if you swallowed 48 bags of cocaine? [Rebroadcast #156]

2024/1/9
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A young man from a conservative Christian background takes extreme measures to escape student loan debt by swallowing cocaine-filled bags, leading to a near-death experience and subsequent journey of recovery and self-reflection.

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A young man looking for a quick way to get rid of student loan debt gambles with his life and nearly pays the ultimate price.

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**Content/Trigger Warnings: **drugs, near death, explicit language

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