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Mike Tyson reveals he suffered near-fatal overdoses at height of drug addiction & the bizarre treatment that saved him

MIKE Tyson says he nearly died from overdoses — before being saved by a psychedelic toad venom drug. The ex-heavyweight boxing champ, 60, told a new Netflix documentary he was abusing substances during his fighting career. But he found a…

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 11:01 PM
Mike Tyson reveals he suffered near-fatal overdoses at height of drug addiction & the bizarre treatment that saved him
Key Things to Know
  • Mike Tyson revealed he suffered near-fatal overdoses before recovering through psychedelic toad venom treatment.
  • The 60-year-old former champion discussed his past substance abuse in a new Netflix documentary.
  • His wife, Lakiha Spicer, stated a shaman introduced them to 5-MeO-DMT from the Bufo alvarius toad.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson revealed in a new Netflix documentary that he suffered near-fatal drug overdoses during his career before finding recovery through a psychedelic toad venom treatment. Tyson shared that he experienced extreme overdoses, recalling instances where he bled and became hysterical before seeking alternative medical intervention.

Tyson's wife, Lakiha Spicer, explained that a friend introduced them to a shaman who administered 5-MeO-DMT, derived from the Bufo alvarius toad. Tyson stated that he has used the psychedelic over 100 times, crediting the treatment with helping him stop using cocaine and alcohol.

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