Brandon Burke+FollowOmar Bogle’s raw journey: From painkillers to hopeOmar Bogle’s story goes way beyond football. Despite scoring over 150 goals across England’s leagues, he was secretly fighting a painkiller addiction that nearly cost him his life. After a back injury, what started as prescribed meds spiraled into a dangerous dependency, leading to depression and overwhelming guilt. It took a close friend’s intervention for Bogle to realize how serious things had become. Now, six months sober, he’s back on the pitch and says he finally sees a future for himself. Stories like Bogle’s remind us how invisible struggles can be—even for those who seem to have it all. What support do you think athletes need off the field? #Health #MentalHealth #OmarBogle00Share
