I cant stop. I tried everything. The hell of not feeling when I dont use, feeling like a zombie is even worse then the hangovers I get from using. Using is the only thing that makes me feel alive. I totally realise this, my body just doesnt operate without substances. Maybe someone reads this and decides not to pick up that first drink. Anyone saved from this is great. I cant stop anymore, no chance.

This place absolutely saved my life and I believe the biggest reason why I stayed sober once I left the center. The tools, insight, and love they gave will stick with me for my entire life. I’m from Chicago and it amazes me how unfortunate the rehab centers are here in comparison. I went to Cornerstone 10/02/2020 and I’m coming up on my 4 year sobriety anniversary in a little under a month. I will forever have a soft spot in my heart for this place I hope to visit next year to speak to the patients there like ppl did for my group while I was there. Thankyou Cornerstone.

Emotional availability is often an overlooked part of addiction. Have you see Dr. KJ Foster's videos on addiction and recovery? They're also great.

I just can't stop. We are weak nowadays, people in ancient times experience death daily. Their everyday was filled with hard labor and violence and sickness. But they kept fighting, they shrugged it off and kept going because they were used to it. They didn't become alcoholics that stopped taking care of themselves. I feel like we're used to a certain feeling of safety and comfort in today's world and when something goes wrong we can't deal with it because we're not used to it.

Why is this not mandatory viewing for all school-age children?

I wish more people would watch this video than get drivers licenses. Heck, I'd rather the entire world understood the potency of chemical addiction. I'm worried for the world, but need to focus on me. I'd love to have another cocktail... it's not OK. I'm NOT OK. I would rather have a society around me that actively asked me to contribute, and valued my opinions and work. I'd MUCH rather have some kids T-ball game to ref, or coach, but because I'm a single man with barely any family left, I'm ignored and inconsequential. If the "west" is to wake-up and realize that most men are good, and want to contribute to society, then give us some respect. We do love children, only it looks different. Not all children will be babies forever. Eventually mothers need to hand-off the kids to a care-taker, that teaches them skills through experiences and SAFE failures. Until "fathers" or male energy in parental upbringing is recognized... nothing will change. I pray for the next generation. It feels like Millennials got taught a BAD lesson about being male. Gen-Z seems a little more adjusted and interested in what healthy masculinity looks like. Climb a tree, bump your head, get up, don't do THAT again, and move on with maturation. You can't be babies for the rest of your life... unless you mother married the government and "they" convinced her to marry "them". If I look far right, or conservative, you're dead wrong. I've been independent my entire life, and I lean left. Only other leaning I do is towards librarian. Don't tread on me, but also, don't take away my ability to father!!!

My lunacy started with beer, as a baby - when adults thought it was cute to give a baby a little beer,, just for laughs. When i was nine, i started pot. At 17 i joined the army, and that's when my nightmare really took off for the next 35 years. Fast forward to age 53. I'm finally free. To the active folks: the key is to not give up. Try different strategies until you find what works FOR YOU. What works for Sally may not work for Sue. Of critical importance: find a God of your understanding. He's a source of fantastic power. Don't ask for strengh. AS an addict, you have none. But when you pray, ask HIM to do it FOR YOU. BOTTOM LINE: The fight is till you are asleep. And once you achieve sobriety, hold on to it (no matter what)! It gets easier with time.

Thank you for sharing your story

30 years of binge drinking at least 3-4 times a weekI’m so lucky to still be alive, the risks I took and the stupid things I did could have got me killed 100 times over. My father, his father and mother all alcoholics, , grandfather used to beat my nana, my father abusive and fights were normal. My mum a drinker for many years after dad left, she never came home, grandmother and grandfather alcoholics, a grandmother that would get so drunk she would attack my mum outside school (if she showed up) or in the street, because she was being neglectful, to this day I can handle raised voices. What a bloody mess. I can say that my drinking did settle once I had my kids, I never got drunk in front (I would have the odd night out ) of them and was always available to them, alcohol never came first, food and bills always first because my kids deserved to have a mother. I’m incredibly proud of stopping that cycle of addiction and violence. I never ever wanted my biggest blessings and most treasured possessions- my kids, to ever go through any of what I went through, it was hell.

That was truly wonderful and made me completely change my way of thinking about how all this works

10 minutes in and I already can tell this lecture is AMAZING. It should be shown in schools! So, SO many students struggle with having an addict loved one, several, and/or being on the path themselves to become one. The way this man is explaining the exact thoughts of propably many millions of addicts is phenomenal. I have been addicted to weed, tobacco, caffeine, and alcohol. 32 years old, took all 4 for a good 10 years now, and the only one I have managed to quit for good is alcohol. And let me tell you that I stopped and started drinking so many times I lost count ages ago. But still I tried again after every relapse and here I am. Beautiful work dr. Robert Booher. Bless this man.

I’m the 2nd child the one that looks after everybody.

As an recovering addict. I do the 12 steps because my brain tricks me to drink, do drugs, or gamble. It feels like being hungry for me, but I can never get a full stomach. I can't think my way of it. I wish people could experencie a day with true honest addiction.

Pray the Rosary

Thank you!!! That was extremely informative and although i have been in medical field, you made it understandable in terms anyone can understand which is no easy task!!

Being alone. Got family and yet no support from them. They are not the ones with the problem.

This guy is absolutely outstanding. Thank you.

Thank you.

My herion addiction almost took my life and cost me everything that I had work for . I’m so happy to be sober today I never thought I could do it I thought I was to far gone and beyond saving but I did it but I didn’t do it alone because I couldn’t

Thank u so much for sharing your experiences with us i can identify with everything u say thanks a million for sharing

After watching myriad videos about the evils of alcohol from former addicts and never had any of these problems, this video gives an explanation why some people become addicted, but most don't. The altered pathways in the brain that some people develop may be an explanation.

The first question is not why the addiction, it's why the pain? Addiction begins with solving a problem, and the problem is that of human pain, emotional pain. The hurt mostly rooted in childhood trauma, either overt or covert.

Thats grait

I remember the night my grandfather died from a massive heart attack. I was 8, my fathers soul got completely destroyed…. Hes NEVER been the same since, hes 68 and has been a “functioning” alcoholic for a long time…. Its almost impossible for us to help him. If he truly doesn’t want to fix himself there is nothing we can do :/ I’m afraid of the answer if i ever ask him if he wants to die

This is still misleading though to a point. It is completely possible to quit. For anyone and this is coming from an addict Obviously a lowe pain threshold or any one of thousands and co-morbitities mental or physical makes it more difficult. But literally it is possible. But whatever it is has to be worth the pain and discomfort to go through with it. And yes the brain can change your decision making processes but it's not total. I'm sure there is a point in every human that their brains don't work like before snd you actually believe the opposite is true, but that's not measurable and too many variables. The point is anyone can do it. The physical part anyway. Sa The worst part for addicts is it's another excuse. Another end around personal responsibility. You hear it all the time. Powerless. Idk how I feel about that. Conditioning addicts to believe they are powerless. I'd be interested to see studies after a few decades of teaching that quitting is always possible because of God we are empowered to conquer anything. We are never saddled with something we cant overcome. And more of a "quit the excuses and be honest" part of the curriculum. Again I'm an addict and I can see the benefits of programs for recovery. It just seems misleading

good video just a little hiccup I noticed.. "All of the drugs we are talking about will cause physcial addiction" and he included weed in that list. Not true... also the classic addiction agrument comparing alcohol to diabetes is simply not true. I've been sober for years and I only got sober when I stopped going to AA. It was a conscious choice.. I mean it had to be.. and now it just feels natural not to drink. The last two times I did drink.. I only had 2 drinks and found I just didn't enjoy it anymore. It's not a one sized fits all scenario.

Because they don't have the Power of choice. There's only one with that power. May you find him now.

Grant Amato anyone

My condolences on your loss. No parent should feel the pain of losing their child .

I also have a family member who is a good sweet person but Meth has its hold on him. Death is our fear.

Wow. Brilliantly explained and presented.👍

Anyone else coming from JCS trying to find the ad/promo?

I’ve been addicted to every thing that felt good from to start as soon as it felt good I’d be at it

I’ve lost to many friends to in treating alcoholism 😢

Because they are retarded

Im an addict i started of with pills and got into heroin cuz it was cheaper everyday is a strugle im trying so hard

I attended corner stone in Orange County and it was nothing like this video showed or explained.

Thank you so much for explaining!

Thank You . Great job of explaining all of this with really easy to understand role playing examples. You have a huge amount to offer to help people, in a balanced way of course. 😻. So keep up the good work and enjoy your life. X ln

Wow great video

Im currently on suboxone am im scared and screwed

This was by the most helpful video that I've come across thus far. And I have to admit that I am extremely grateful for the high note at the end because, while I appreciated the honesty, a various points in this talk I was starting to lose hope. I would honestly appreciate the opportunity to shake this man's hand. This was an excellent exploration of addiction and recovery.

14:15

35:30 compulsivity

I am for sure the invisible child.

Amazing

My addicted fiancé and all his addicted siblings!

classic doctor handwriting-lol

Just passing a test using his material he wrote down on the chalkboard should give those gives a Bacherlors in something, like decoding or some shit.

Damn. Just spiraled yesterday. Oh my god. Thank you for this beautiful message.