Buffalo Bills' safety and team captain, Jordan Poyer, has publicly detailed his battles with alcoholism, anxiety, and depression. His path to sobriety, marked by the use of ayahuasca following Aaron Rodgers' recommendation, and the support of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), has been a transformative journey. Poyer also revealed his previous dangerous blackout drinking habits and the strain his alcoholism put on his marriage. His alternate persona, Deejay Poyo, emerged during his struggle with alcoholism. Poyer's life-changing experience with ayahuasca occurred during a retreat in Costa Rica, leading to significant changes in his personal and professional life.
Bills star Jordan Poyer opens up on his struggles with alcoholism, anxiety and depression... and how Aaron Rodgers' Ayahuasca recommendation and a Costa Rica retreat changed his life https://t.co/C6WngSJSF0 https://t.co/P1BvbHqBY6
“My life has been changed forever,” Jordan Poyer says of his ayahuasca experience. “And my purpose is to be a bright light for everybody that I touch and connect with.” My story on the Bills safety's incredible journey. https://t.co/lXjNRNsRAW https://t.co/KWr52Clngc
Jordan Poyer used to be anxious, depressed and ego-driven. Then Aaron Rodgers suggested he try ayahuasca — a psychedelic drug. "My first thought was eff that." But he became intrigued. @danpompei on how the Bills safety found his higher self: https://t.co/sqogfSAmKV https://t.co/EntrKgWpNo
Inspired by tequila and a turntable, Bills safety Jordan Poyer became someone else — Deejay Poyo. And while his alcoholism hadn't affected his play, it tested his marriage. AA helped, but a psychedelic drug gave him the perspective he was looking for: https://t.co/sqogfSAmKV https://t.co/cOpBkEc1A0
Jordan Poyer revealed his insane drinking habits prior to getting sober. The Bills DB would regularly black out and drink a shocking amount of beer in less than 30 minutes. Fortunately, he's no longer interested in drinking. DETAILS: https://t.co/g0k7t5y0GO https://t.co/CBPzjM6EQH
Eye-opening read on the private pain of Bills' safety Jordan Poyer — and his road to healing. Worth your time today. From @danpompei https://t.co/hIfPLhzqDg
The Bills have a new safety. Jordan Poyer has played in Buffalo for six years but this is a new version of their captain. Alcoholism, anxiety and depression once plagued him. But ayahuasca — a psychedelic drug Aaron Rodgers suggested — brought enlightenment. ✍️ @danpompei ⤵️
Alcohol, ayahuasca and an awakening. My story on the fascinating Bills safety Jordan Poyer. https://t.co/lXjNRNsRAW https://t.co/lXjNRNsRAW
Alcohol, ayahuasca and an awakening. My story on the fascinating Bills safety Jordan Poyer. https://t.co/lXjNRNsRAW
EXCLUSIVE: Former alcoholic reveals transformation after getting sober https://t.co/DaausDJQn0 https://t.co/17RLYflld5