But after that turning point, he gained so much more.
Braun is a graduate of the Frederick County Drug Treatment Court â a program offered to nonviolent offenders in which they participate in substance abuse treatment, education, rehabilitative and vocational services, according to Stateâs Attorney Charlie Smith.
Braun celebrated seven years sober on Oct. 31. Since his overdose, he has devoted himself to sharing his story with others in the hopes that they will find the strength to recover from addiction.
âI have been working extremely hard within the recovery community to pass on what has been given to me,â he said at Friday nightâs Frederick County Stateâs Attorneyâs Office virtual overdose and prevention vigil.