Lamar Odom is sharing how he turned his pain into purpose by investing in drug treatment centers ... saying he couldn't be happier to help others and save lives around the world.
The former NBA star joined us Monday on "TMZ Live" to explain why he acquired 3 rehab center in California, and it's pretty inspiring -- he says his goal is to help others battling addiction turn their lives around, as he did years ago.
Lamar tells us he now feels certain he found his purpose after God saved him from his nearly fatal overdose .