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"I WAS SHOT TO BITS!" Chris Kirkland opens up on addiction and mental health struggles

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Former Liverpool and England goalkeeper Chris Kirkland opens up about his battle with prescription painkiller addiction and the toll it took on his mental health.

In this video, we trace his journey from injury setbacks and growing dependence to seeking professional help, rebuilding routines, and using his voice to advocate for wellbeing in football. It’s a candid, compassionate look at recovery, resilience, and the importance of speaking out.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or mental health, please talk to a professional or reach out to trusted support services. Links and resources below.

Chris Kirkland’s autobiography, ‘'Keeping It Quiet' - The Chris Kirkland Story’, is available from November 17. Pre-orders are available at www.curtis-sport.com.

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Former Liverpool and England goalkeeper Chris Kirkland opens up about his battle with prescription painkiller addiction and the toll it took on his mental health.

In this video, we trace his journey from injury setbacks and growing dependence to seeking professional help, rebuilding routines, and using his voice to advocate for wellbeing in football. It’s a candid, compassionate look at recovery, resilience, and the importance of speaking out.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or mental health, please talk to a professional or reach out to trusted support services. Links and resources below.

Chris Kirkland’s autobiography, ‘'Keeping It Quiet' - The Chris Kirkland Story’, is available from November 17. Pre-orders are available at www.curtis-sport.com.

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Get exclusive Liverpool FC podcasts and video content everyday right here. Subscribe to the Blood Red Liverpool FC YouTube Channel and watch daily live shows HERE: https://bit.ly/3OkL9iT Listen and subscribe to the Blood Red Podcast for all your latest Liverpool FC content via Apple and Spotify: APPLE: https://bit.ly/3HfBvKq SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/3SdsjeH Join our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/ Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivEchoLFC Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolEchoLFC Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodred_lfc Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloodred_lfc Subscribe to us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bloodredliverpoolfc Download our Liverpool FC app for free: Apple - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/lfc-echo/id1255495425 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mirror.liverpoolfc

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