Bills' Jordan Poyer talks ayahuasca use: 'My life has been changed'

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The Buffalo Bills' Jordan Poyer recently opened up about his battle with alcoholism and his road to recovery. 

The three-time Pro Bowler told The Athletic his struggle with alcohol nearly cost him his family. It also created problems in his everyday life. 

Poyer recalled a trip to Costa Rica where he had an experience with ayahuasca he described as an "awakening." 

The Bills defensive back gave up alcohol a few years ago, but at times in the past, he would consume an excessive amount of drinks. He said he would black out after drinking a six-pack of beer in under 30 minutes.

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Jordan Poyer of the Buffalo Bills during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Amid ongoing issues within his marriage and day-to-day life, Poyer started attending Alcoholics Anonymous. He said he has been sober almost four years. 

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Jordan Poyer of the Buffalo Bills warms up prior to a game against the Cincinnati Bengals in an AFC divisional playoff game at Highmark Stadium Jan. 22, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

However, it was the ayahuasca that really helped change the 32-year-old's life. Poyer took the psychedelic during his visit to a retreat center in Costa Rica last year. He described seeing "the highest version of himself" after he consumed ayahuasca.

"At first, what it felt like was my soul left my body for a good two minutes. People try to control it, but you can't. It took me about