How My $1M Oxycontin Drug Empire Crumbled & Sent Me to Federal Prison | Joe Lawler

Joe Lawler explains how he built a million-dollar Oxycontin empire, the power it gave him, and how it all crumbled when the feds came knocking. #OxycontinCrisis #PillMill #DrugTrafficking #LawEnforcement #FederalPrison #CrimeAndPunishment #PharmaScandal #TrueCrime Thank you to LUCY for sponsoring today’s episode: Let’s level up your nicotine routine with Lucy. Go to HTTP://LUCY.CO/IANBICK and use promo code (IANBICK) to get 20% off your first order. Lucy has a 30-day refund policy if you change your mind. Connect with Joe Lawler: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juno_2627/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@laceup617 Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Buy Merch: https://convictclothing.net/collections/convict-clothing-x-ian-bick Timestamps: 00:00:00 Joe's Experience in "The Town" and Federal Prison 00:06:16 Growing Up in White Irish Catholic Neighborhoods 00:12:52 Reflection on Family and Personal Growth 00:19:55 Growing Up with Horror Stories and Societal Expectations 00:26:31 Growing Up with Old Sayings and Lessons 00:33:08 Embracing Authenticity and Facing Consequences 00:39:44 Overcoming Resentment and Finding Self-Acceptance 00:46:31 Overcoming Personal Challenges and Resilience 00:53:30 A Night of Impulse and Reflection 01:01:27 Life Decisions and Loyalty: The Price of Friendship 01:06:32 Reflections on Crime and Guilt 01:15:28 Richie and Stevie's Dynamic Duo 01:20:31 Confrontation and Its Consequences 01:26:37 Personal Growth and Perception Changes 01:33:28 Understanding the Struggle with Addiction and Sobriety 01:40:16 Confronting Gambling Addiction and Recovery Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices