Meet Ira Levy, a self-professed dope fiend from New York City, who was on his own and addicted to heroin by the age of 14. Now, the owner of a range of addiction recovery centers and services, Levy once had a reputation for peddling Quaaludes through the famed Studio 54 in Midtown Manhattan in the 1970s.

At different times through the years, Levy was addicted to heroin, alcohol, pills or anything else he could get ahold of. Aware enough to recognize that he had a problem, it took Levy years to recognize that there was no safe substance or amount that he could use. It was a fear of prison that finally caused him to get serious on his sixth trip through recovery.

Clean since 1980, Levy has used his experience with addiction to open Sunrise Detox Centers and inspire the next generation of addicts, like the Robs, to find recovery and help others.

Remember that help is ALWAYS available 24/7 with our partners at Sunrise Detox Center. Simply call our Recovery Hotline at (855) 900-0080.