Gang Life Shielded Me From the Truth l True Stories of Addiction

[@brittaolson6550]

People can be so cruel and judgmental. When people say, “zero sympathy for addicts” or, “you 100% caused your own problem,” I want them to see stories like this and say, “What about someone who tries drugs to fit in with his Mom and Dad?” It’s sweet that he finally used his mom’s experience to help get clean. I hope he is doing well & if not, I hope he always gets back up.

[@mellowapocalypse]

Dude made it a point to turn out a different person than his parents were and he did it. This guy has way more determination and positive outlook than anyone from his past did. Really solid dude I hope he helps others like him get treated!

[@PATRICKRIDGETV]

Great story, 14 yrs sober and have just started telling my story on here as well🤟

[@Azzyw2012]

I love these stories! They are so encouraging! I would love to get some follow up videos from some of the past people who were interviewed. I'm sure I speak for a lot of others who also want to hear about how they are doing recently.

[@Detoxtorehabcenter]

Aislinn Wood this is something we will consider doing!

[@Swyfts]

This guy is such a good/solid dude. You can tell

[@wedomusic9451]

100% good soul surrounded by bad situations and people. He did what he had to do to belong in his environment. Glad he got out.

[@andybonnell153]

I love these movies to be honest they are calming and make me think twice before sticking s needle in my arm sometimes.

[@PATRICKRIDGETV]

Andy Bonnell that’s so awesome

[@yankeejumbo]

same they help me reflect a little bit on my decisions that ive made in the past but nothing ever really stops me in the moment. :/

[@andybonnell153]

@@yankeejumbo yes I feel you it's so fucking annoying I try to stop every day during the week saying this weekend going to be different but then by Sunday I've been loaded friday sat and sundays. It worries me .

[@dmn4]

Subs saved me.

[@rmarvin64]

This is a great example of why we don't shoot our wounded in recovery. God always prevails and opens doors for us only we can close. Much respect to this guy for not closing the doors and walking through to true recovery. God's speed my brother!!!! and its a great day to be clean and sober...

[@leftyg4638]

Your story is so emotional, nothing can quantify mother's love for his or her child. I'm so happy that you overcome it. Congratulations

[@akinwandeolaide9304]

Your story is a great lesson for others. Parents are advised to love their children and guide them well. Congratulations at your recovery. Thanks for sharing.

[@okesamueladebare4573]

The story is quite amazing, thank for sharing this, it encourage others.

[@Detoxtorehabcenter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Globelle]

Thank you and I love your story. I believe it may help my son because you remind me so much of him. He is currently in rehab and will be 23 in January. Thank you so much and God Bless You!!!

[@lafamilia2310]

I am happy that he was able to push through with the help of his mom's love and experience. It is such a pity that people does not have sympathy. Everyone of us have different experiences in life, we need to sympathize and understand what they are going through.

[@ravemasterharu]

This is why parents should be there and not just focus on material things. This guy just wants TO BELONG. At times that goal is stronger than anything. I know that feeling.I may not be on drugs but wanting to belong is my journey too.

[@oseghalevictory4981]

First of all, congratulations man you made it, you did the almost impossible. I'm glad to watch you talk about your story it is super encouraging.

[@sudhanshukumar9041]

Thanks for sharing this story. This is so amazing story. you have a lot to offer. God's speed my brother, and its a great day to be clean and sober. Thanks

[@noahlammers4459]

Thank you for these stories they truly help me

[@arawomopeteroluwagbemi165]

Much love, encouragement and support are needed from family members. We should be judgemental. We should try walking a mile in someone else shoe and see if we can do better. You're a strong guy. Remain forever sober.

[@orejokooluwafemi2634]

Wow well thank you so much for shearing your story with us. It was so inspirational. Thank you.

[@rohit_raj-it-2nd_yr-a-287]

The confidence and way of speaking of this guy really made me motivate. Thanks for sharing such good story.

[@Detoxtorehabcenter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ayobamiadeola8857]

This is a very inspirational story. He was able to scale through and turn out well because of his strong will.

[@sunshinekomaransky3426]

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful story, it means so much to me. May the grace of God be with you and Jesus Christ loves you 🙏

[@benfemi9691]

I keep learning from these stories . Thanks for always putting them on here.

[@Detoxtorehabcenter]

Glad you like them!

[@carolpatrick4134]

It is good that you are making efforts to live clean. That's life for you, you get up a notch higher where you were before now.

[@ricktharp1]

Very honest and one hell of a speaker.

[@CMoore8539]

Thank you so Much for sharing your story! It helps All Of Us So Much!!! Lots of Love and Respect!!!😎♥️✌️

[@orejokooluwafemi2634]

Solid,strong and determined that all I can say about him. Quit a relief to know he got better.

[@prosperousp6047]

Very sad to hear about your childhood. I understand the feeling of trying to fit in and the fact that you wanted to. It would have been really difficult having parents in 2 different worlds of their own. Despite all it is a good thing you had the strength to change things for yourself and become clean.

[@nurjanah7661]

Many true story viewed and heared,and this story encourage people to face what happen if someone abused

[@knowtechwithaman7254]

His parents were badly addicted from drugs. And, he then too get fantasized by those activities but great that he is back normal now.

[@Arizona_lilly]

He’s everything this man . I have same past too but I caught it before it got to prison or a bad record etc I’m glad to see people do recover

[@ditc2108]

thanks 4 sharing

[@ramstolentino8386]

This is an inspiring story. Thank you for sharing. Stay strong Ricky!

[@Detoxtorehabcenter]

WE appreciate that! We hope we can help !

[@bassburglar]

So much love for you bro. God is great 🙏

[@babalolahannah1245]

Having a rough beginning is tragedic and only God can deliver one. Thank God you finally had your breakthrough. Congratulations.

[@Detoxtorehabcenter]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@gladysa5700]

I wouldn't say you had an unfortunate childhood but a very hard one and had to learn the hard way, wish landed you in all this mess. But I am glad that despite how low you were, you were still able to dust yourself up and make a better life for yourself. I congratulate you for the courage despite all.

[@surjboy_1]

It pained me how his mother made him go back to drugs. No one should make us go do drugs, not anyone

[@josejoyette8352]

Thank you for your story. You are testimony to help so many. Respect. God is forgiving. 🙏🏽

[@ericschafer9178]

Great story, very honest and I see god working through you. You help others and carry this message, you have a lot to offer. Be good to yourself and know god is with you every step of the way. God bless 🙏🏼

[@Detoxtorehabcenter]

thank you so much for your nice words Eric!

[@shufflegaming714]

These stories of addiction are very inspirational for all of us and also for the people who are addicted with anything,They should learn from this video that how to live without addicted with anything.

[@darejibola2068]

Sometimes making friends with the wrong people makes one not to see the truth. Glad he realized the error of his ways and find solution quickly to get his life back.

[@raidernation3536]

Great story

[@babalolahannah1245]

There is a need for complete overhauling of our prisons. In fact, the prison officials inclusive because they also aid and abbet evils in our prisons.

[@Booster85]

Such a great guy, loved his story! God bless

[@Arizona_lilly]

Poor guy glad he had his grandparent he seems very smart educated street and book smart in a way. He’s handsome too

[@earthangel5]

Damn his Mom kept it real. We need to love ourselves or we become toxic.

[@Detoxtorehabcenter]

You are so right Angel! selflove is the most important thing!

[@earthangel5]

I was around people shooting up all around me and I never wanted to do it too. Even though I'm not afraid of needles at all due to donating plasma with a giant needle. Shooting up is way too much work and leaves marks on your skin for the world to see.

[@jamespando1787]

My RECOVERY STARTS TOMMOROW I CAN FINALLY START A NEW LIFE WITHOUT HEROIN AND MORPHINE IM FINALLY ACCEPTED I NEED HELP AFTER FUCKING UP 30YRS OF MY LIFE. BUT GODS GOT ME NOW JUST LIKE THIS BROTHERS TESTIMONY AMEN

[@Tjeerd2010]

thanks for sharing your story brother keep it up

[@uhkashaaa]

If you still live in Az maybe I’ll see you around one day

[@Mishi_ishi]

We are capable of doing mistakes . people can judge everyone else but what is more important is we were able to change for the better. Anyone deserves a second chance in life.

[@cheekitb]

I love how I'm watching these while breaking up lines

[@JGormo11811]

I drunk ha

[@NGTSuperheros]

you should play a game my friends and I stole from a website. The game is watch the movie “The Dirt” bout motley Crüe on Netflix and snort a line every time someone in the movie does.

[@folorunshoseun6876]

Glory be to God that you are delivered from all these menace. Please, do not get yourself into it again.

[@bigmack2x68]

WaKe Up To Peace N.A RicKy ThanK You i Grow up the sameway GOD Bless HomeBoy

[@gtroopz7286]

Good testimony

[@pedropolin]

This dudes a real one

[@musicgirl999]

I was in sped classes too. I do think that some of the kids I was in sped with likely didn’t even need to be in sped and were unnecessarily placed and misdiagnosed. Trauma signs often mimic other medical conditions like ADHD and learning difficulties.

[@Detoxtorehabcenter]

Our hope is that someone sees these stories and decides not to give up or to start.

[@user-on7ns6jh4c]

Being part of a gang has no benefit. The members tends to mislead you down the wrong path. Happy that he finds his way back on time.

[@Maurice-jf2me]

Yeah Gang can blind you to anything or keep you away from one can help you. But the good thing is that you are fine now

[@babalolahannah1245]

The truth cannot be hidden. It will definitely surface.

[@Arizona_lilly]

This so true hang life does shield u from truth

[@olayinkapeter5866]

In as much as I don't want to be judgemental. One should be careful with peer pressure. Isolate oneself can be a cause of addiction too

[@geminirising1651]

Lmao watching this while smoking blues....

[@dr.nug7103]

I like weed

[@Arizona_lilly]

I wonder is that how he met dad in prison

[@jubileea.garcia9583]

For me instead going to gang it is better to be close more to your family because they are the one will help you the most. Family are the best people will help you in terms of bad and good times in your life they will advice you what is the best for you especially if you do wrong for sure the will help you.

[@MegaIanlee]

good dude, keep that "good", shit up up up up...

[@nicolecato634]

Please tell me the story ends that he walked away from all this.

[@808sphinxx4]

Fax ......plz put me up top

[@cmg2437]

Peer group, its the biggest influencers when it comes to drug abuse and cultism. Its simply better to stay away from bad association.

[@DREWTENO]

Prop200???? Sounds sus. I smell something. You have all that dope and they release you?? WoW. You must have some good luck man. Stay clean!!

[@temitopekolade6879]

This is a very pathetic story. Sometimes realizing the effects of our past comes later in life. Glad he is happy now.

[@janicekamalski5938]

Look how handsome you are now! Keep it real. 😃

[@SSTAINLESS_]

This guy seems like a really good/cool guy. Anyone know his name/fb

[@dirtboy896]

Hes just reciting a lot of 12 step literature and terminology. Dont get too excited

[@DREWTENO]

Jon Dillehay Soo what. He's sober and that's what counts. You bitch

[@hoodfights2094]

How u beat a heroine charge with a past

[@MF9-h4j]

fuck i gotta quit the nicotine

[@charleneanaya2412]

I hate all that AA NA whatever A talk. Just do it. All they do is get addicted to those meetings and that life style. There’s all kinds of crap that goes on. Most of them are sober and keep acting like drug addicts so there’s really no change in them

[@maninwater5615]

Does this fucking channel have t do a cut every seconds?

[@bigandred2009]

God doesn't fix real problems.

[@aliciadeforge8999]

I don't believe that. some of my hardest times god carried me. when my very young son was killed in a hit and run I gave it to god and he did get me through it. you have to have faith for good things to happen. god bless

[@bigandred2009]

@@aliciadeforge8999 It's not true mate, I suffer from depression and had faith and God doesn't just magically pull you out of it.

[@kimberlynelson6104]

'Back Problems' love it. Stay the course.

[@bigandred2009]

@Jrtankkify Like to see you try

[@bigandred2009]

@Jrtankkify Obviously referring to how you're gonna prove it, keep up

[@juliatodd8824]

I smoked my whole life only did molly once closest thing to a drug always did psychedelics never did I touch drugs because I HAD THE CHOICE and I chose no every time I’m not better than but that’s fact you can’t blame doing meth by starting with a PLANT

[@juliatodd8824]

People who blame there addiction on weed saying thats how it started are pathetic