Donell Jones on His Struggles w/ Alcoholism: I'm Not an Alcoholic, I Used It as a Crutch (Part 8)

[@alexandermarquez7015]

Admitting to yourself that your an alcoholic is the first step! I was sober for 4 1/2 years. I fell off the wagon. Back to drinking every day. Alcohlism is a MONSTER! Prayers up!🙏🏼

[@PBUH-SAW.]

I m sending you ❤️and healing power🤲🏾

[@coolinism]

I'm also an alcoholic and I've recently been on a bender and never in 20 years gone longer than 4 months sober but it's generally after a month or 2 I fall of the wagon, I wish I could achieve a year sober Plus I've recently lost my girlfriend of 10 years because she had enough 😢

[@queenpluto5755]

Please be strong and take care of yourself. I watched my mom do it for nearly 20 years. Now she has dementia because all of the drinking ate her brain up. She’s only 62 years old. She’ll never get to see me get married, and will never know her grandchildren. Not saying it will happen to you but I wish I could call my mommy and listen to her talk. She can barely form words. Whatever you’re going through I will pray for you 🙏🏾

[@helenarose580]

Wow it hard I have issues with that to keep fighting

[@PBUH-SAW.]

@@coolinism sooty to hear that Bro keep your head up👍🏽

[@briancoleman5422]

My sister passed away in March from liver cirrhosis from drinking. It was so heartbreaking to see my sister in the hospital bed not able to talk. If you love yourself and your fam be careful with the alcohol 💙

[@davidleonard7439]

I'm sorry, bro. Stay strong

[@73lyfe96]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@davidjordan2968]

I'm just over a year sober, I started in college when I was 21 now I'm 29. I feel like I drank my 20's away. I STILL get triggered but for me there's NO turning back. It's never too late to get your life back!

[@charlenemckinney7858]

Congrats on your Year's Sobriety👏👏👏. Continued Success and Blessings to You.

[@meanddrizzylaughedatthat438]

I house sat for his wife jasmine in 2007 along with my cousin. She went to visit donell. She was so beautiful and kind to us. Like she was breath taking and that’s from outer to inner. She really looked out for us and gave us good advice from a big sister perspective. Sending you love, jasmine!

[@CodyCole80]

Is that his babies’ mom? Or somebody else?

[@meanddrizzylaughedatthat438]

@@CodyCole80 she has children for him, yes.

[@hiphopbreaux8156]

Admitting you're an alcoholic is the first step. I pray you for my brother 🙏🏾

[@treedillinger5801]

That’s the first step to falling into the system forever- however long that is. You are no different from anyone else with struggles in life. The idea that YOU are different, other people can have a couple of drinks but not YOU or you’ll “relapse” is a trap. You’ve accepted that if you have a couple of beers on your birthday you automatically hit rock bottom again. You DON’T have to accept that. That’s a scam to keep you in the rehab to jail to rehab system.

[@hiphopbreaux8156]

@@treedillinger5801 tell that to my father who's been sober for years. You don't know people struggles. Don't speak on what you don't know.

[@treedillinger5801]

@@hiphopbreaux8156 tell him what? Doesn’t sound like he needs help. I’m talking to anyone trapped in the rehab scam. You know: the one where 90%+ of them “relapse” and come back. I think your dad might agree…but now I’m assuming; just like you did. Now since you gave me unsolicited advice, here’s some for you: don’t assume people don’t know what they’re talking about, especially on subjects where you yourself know very little to nothing. Just to clarify something from my original comment: you need to realize/admit you have a problem that needs to be addressed. I agree there. What I’m saying is you don’t have to “admit” to yourself that you’re programmed differently from “normal” people and you are subject to “relapsing”. That’s a concept put in your head by the rehab center to keep you coming back […to a life where you’re surrounded by and rely nothing but other users, most of whom are relapsing at any given moment…and the good people in your life as cast away as “enablers”].

[@tanqueray_philly3432]

@@treedillinger5801 I definitely agree with what you are saying. And let me tell you its hard to undo the brainwashing that AA has done even to this day for me. I don't why we are taught to take AA and the 12 step program as the one and only truth when everyone is so different. It's crazy how I believed for a while that I was mentally and physically diseased and thats why I would keep drinking. No the main reason was because I had to change my life situation around. Once you do that a lot of things fall in place. Also, they would say if you had one drink you would be doomed and the allergy would set off. Well there has been plenty of times where I drank only a single drink and not went on a bender. In a true allergy you would get the same reaction everytime. If you have a peanut allergy, guess what you're not going to get the reaction sometimes, its going to every single time. If AA/NA worked why is it that drug and alcohol addiction is going up. I refuse to brainwash myself with the 12 step program, because I believe that we aren't different than the next man. It's just something thats causing us to drink differently. Thats not to say that we shouldn't do anything about it. Right now I choose to be abstaining from alcohol completely. Thats my choice and later on in life if I do decide to drink again its alright. If I can maintain I will, if not I'll decide on abstaining again. So I don't even subscribe to the whole relapsing thing.

[@infinitewriter8135]

This guy brought me through a pivotal moment in my life the few hits he had seemed like a lifetime worth of hits, his music has substance.💯

[@sabritony8373]

My girl is having issues with drinking. Please pray for us

[@supavisah]

I remember when my mom passed away, I wanted to be drunk every day and I WAS drunk every day for a whole year! Fortunately, I snapped out of it at some point. . .

[@davidleonard7439]

Good for you. I've been an alcoholic for 20 years. I lost my mother in 2019 and it's only gotten worse.

[@charlenemckinney7858]

Thank God. May God give you comfort during this time.

[@PPCSI133]

Big time drinker here ! I totally relate. I no longer drink everyday at all but do like to enjoy a few cocktails from time to time

[@professionaltrollkilla5965]

Yeah bro. There’s some ppl that shouldn’t drink at all but I’m like you I used to drink and got fucked up but now it’s not on excess

[@treedillinger5801]

That’s a realistic goal. What NEVER works is this rehab mentality that you’re different from everyone else so YOU can’t have a single drink or you’ll “relapse” and end up on the corner doing crack because you had a beer on your friend’s birthday. That mindset is a scam to keep you in the system.

[@Catchmarley]

That's the goal ! I struggle with addiction period it runs in my family . When I like something I tend to consume to much instead of experiencing. You wanna have control of ur vices n not letting it control you it is so hard for me .

[@RickyJames43]

I've been to rehab twice, keep pushing and much blessings to everyone who is fighting the alcohol monster!!!!

[@emptytablegaming]

Once you cross that line in addiction, there’s is NO GOING BACK. It might not happen today, tomorrow, or the next year, but the old habits WILL COME BACK. Donell is playing a dangerous game. All I’m saying

[@j_dyme]

This man is an absolute legend

[@professionaltrollkilla5965]

This dude the reason I started writing. I also drink lol

[@Adboss17]

😂😂

[@marliesajohnson5789]

So happy he called his Mom when he did as well as find happiness..

[@vladtv]

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[@r0mediddy]

Donell is in denial a little bit fam lol. Kudos to not being a heavy drinker anymore but doesn’t sound like he shook the habit completely.

[@sinematic06]

I think alcohol is a little different than drug addictions though. Like once you shake a crack habit, there’s no doing it again for any reason. But with alcohol a lot of people do drink it to have a little buzz and enjoy themselves in whatever “good time” scenario they’re having. In the past Donell used it to cope with problems. Like he said he drank to escape not have a good time. His song Sergeant Louise speaks on his addiction. Ive spoken to him a few times. He says he’s been sober for years and he has a 2/3 drink limit now. Of course some of those details he doesn’t explain here lol

[@Ddoughd]

Using alcohol as a crutch is the same as being an alcoholic my guy. That’s like snorting coke saying I’m only using it as a crutch that’s not only delusion it’s denial..

[@yastepdaddy]

As an alcoholic myself.... This is 100 percent something an alcoholic would say LMFAO

[@thehottake8197]

😂

[@tiffany5257]

exactly. he’s still dealing with it

[@Nadiyah2002]

Yup, I'm a alcoholic too this is one of my lines lol

[@GARZA_ICMG]

Crutch = Reliance = Addiction

[@chocolateladycap2773]

That is the definition of addiction

[@sinematic06]

I think alcohol is a little different than drug addictions though. Like once you shake a crack habit, there’s no doing it again for any reason. But with alcohol a lot of people do drink it to have a little buzz and enjoy themselves in whatever “good time” scenario they’re having. In the past Donell used it to cope with problems. Like he said he drank to escape not have a good time. His song Sergeant Louise speaks on his addiction. Ive spoken to him a few times. He says he’s been sober for years and he has a 2/3 drink limit now. Of course some of those details he doesn’t explain here lol

[@chocolateladycap2773]

@@sinematic06 , no there is no difference. Regardless of of it being drugs or alcohol, there is always a chance of relapse even if the person was able to maintain sobriety for a long time.

[@sinematic06]

@@chocolateladycap2773 not denying that. I agree there’s always a chance.

[@dawncarey7664]

I’m over here cracking up! He just described the very characteristics of an alcoholic! Sometimes you just need to keep your mouth shut!!!!!!

[@sinematic06]

I think alcohol is a little different than drug addictions though. Like once you shake a crack habit, there’s no doing it again for any reason. But with alcohol a lot of people do drink it to have a little buzz and enjoy themselves in whatever “good time” scenario they’re having. In the past Donell used it to cope with problems. Like he said he drank to escape not have a good time. His song Sergeant Louise speaks on his addiction. Ive spoken to him a few times. He says he’s been sober for years and he has a 2/3 drink limit now. Of course some of those details he doesn’t explain here lol

[@dennistavarez5323]

I'm an alcoholic & I hate how much I spend on it just to throw up after, lost 100 lbs & all my strength. It's hard to quit! But I try everyday!

[@Catchmarley]

I feel u bro I'm not an acholohic but It definitely is a problem I need to grasp . Along with Marijuana!

[@lilbagz4418]

You drink liquor or beer? I assume liquor but idk

[@dennistavarez5323]

@@lilbagz4418 yea only hard liquor

[@alexandermarquez7015]

Keep trying dont give up! God will never give up on you

[@ilan2endi]

I feel Donell I used to drink to cope. I had to learn my triggers. Now when I'm going through something I abstain from alcohol and face the problem head on. I drink occasionally but only socially. Do the drug don't let it do you!

[@GreeneChakra]

CD HM - I would say, don't do drugs- they Ruin you.

[@Father518]

@@GreeneChakra a lil weed and smoke ain't ever hurt no one. Just know your limits

[@jaydenmorgan2011]

I’m glad he got help 🙏🏾 Sweetadidididumdidi😂❤️

[@Brhoward31]

Lmfaoooooooooooo I died

[@mancatyeadat]

☠️

[@jaydenmorgan2011]

@@Brhoward31 😂🤣😂I couldn’t help myself

[@Brhoward31]

@@jaydenmorgan2011 I just died all over again. That was a great one!

[@GreeneChakra]

Donnell is still so Beautiful as he ages! I'm a RnB Artist and I struggled with Alcoholism for Years, I was on Substances that caused me to drink more and work Longer hours at the Studio. Writing overnight and networking online, I thought I was going to be Successful.. This makes me feel so much Better, because I never thought I was ever going to Stop. I had to surrender.

[@Iamchrismckinney]

I don't even recognize him...maybe he's just darker

[@LazyTelevison]

Hearing people with alcohol problems always saying they "are in control" and can have a drink blows my mind. Literally the definition of insanity and pretty much every alcoholics go to line. Nick Swardson was in the hospital for 3 weeks due to alcohol issues. They flew his family in to say their goodbyes because he had a 10% chance at living. He survived and says this exact type of nonsense and still "drinks responsibly".

[@nigelstanford4]

Exactly

[@hadbl12]

Exactly

[@alexandermarquez7015]

No chance .Addiction to alcohol is powerful

[@charleshairston7864]

God bless my favorite rnb singer hope he keeps on pushing can’t wait to hear some new heat from him

[@mermaidbabe2122]

I love how Donell Jones talk about his wife.

[@thehottake8197]

“Love like this” is dope

[@anthaman7561]

I grew up around alcoholics, and...No Comment

[@nigelstanford4]

Exactly…me too. This dude still has a problem

[@altonjames5673]

People so stuck on what word he uses. The man realized he had a problem and worked on himself. He doesn't owe yall anything! LOL smh. If he chooses to drink responsibility, then let him! People that have never battled Alcohol abuse (The proper term professionally...) feel to comfortable dictated how the ones that do should solve their issue. AA methods is not the only path to recovery!

[@professionaltrollkilla5965]

Thank you!

[@marcuscoffey9535]

Best comment on here 💯. Admitting there is a problem and correcting it is more important than tagging yourself with a lifelong label.

[@Hova-dw5sw]

This not the first time he addressed his past alcoholism....he never said he stopped drinking completely. Put your judge robes up...

[@sophieasanders2186]

This man's where I want to be album is classic ....you don't have to skip nothing... just let that shit ride mannn....

[@soulosmusic7341]

What a legendary interview

[@tnttv24]

Side note, I like the nigga who was interviewing dude. Way better than Vlad. Seems 10x more genuine. 💯

[@roncur]

He’s very warm

[@samdaman7841]

you know what's up is one of my favourite songs of all time

[@creepinoutdaziploc3115]

"Im not a alcoholic but im a alcoholic" lol

[@courtnocase]

They say admitting is the first step!

[@nigelstanford4]

He sounds like he’s still an alcoholic and is in denial smh

[@MikeRobNxtBestArtist]

I needed to hear this one.... Thanks to the both of you ..

[@ACTIVEDIZZ101]

Donell, drinking everyday is signs of being alcoholic fam lol , that’s more than a crutch .

[@tnttv24]

I disagree. Drinking in moderation isn’t alcoholism. If you drink 2 shots a day that’s nothing. If you drink 2 5ths a day and can’t live without it then it’s a problem. But drinking every day is not. If that makes sense

[@CAdams93]

Drinking everyday does mean you're an alcoholic, if you can't go a day without drinking, it means you're addicted and dependent on alcohol. Ordinary people don't drink everyday

[@ren17x50]

In many countries drinking wine with dinner is everyday. Addiction isn't just the amount of frequency but what problems arise from them. A person who drinks to blacking out 7 times a year is in worse shape than the everyday two shotter.

[@CAdams93]

@@ren17x50 either way, no amount of alcohol is good for the body

[@1deep803]

@@CAdams93 not necessarily because alcohol(beer and wine at least) actually have excellent health benefits. 2 beers a day for a man does not make him an addict.

[@slizzardfr957]

I ain’t gone lie I really wanted Vlad to interview him…

[@jamesdean1284]

i feel you, its hard.

[@h.Freeman]

Until he can admit he's an alcoholic, He probably won't stay sober

[@sinematic06]

I think alcohol is a little different than drug addictions though. Like once you shake a crack habit, there’s no doing it again for any reason. But with alcohol a lot of people do drink it to have a little buzz and enjoy themselves in whatever “good time” scenario they’re having. In the past Donell used it to cope with problems. Like he said he drank to escape not have a good time. His song Sergeant Louise speaks on his addiction. Ive spoken to him a few times. He says he’s been sober for years and he has a 2/3 drink limit now. Of course some of those details he doesn’t explain here lol

[@CTidda23]

The Where I wanna Be album still slap till this day

[@severalpiece7105]

Was in a toxic relationship with kids and picked up the bottle. I did not drink to get drunk, I drunk to blackout every night. 2 pints many of days. 2 rehabs stays later I am very proud.

[@SiwoJones]

|| Shawn Prez does amazing interviews.

[@roncur]

True

[@coachhbosoccer]

"I didn't need to drink, I only drank to get drunk, it was only later that I was drinking because of what was going on" 😄🧢

[@JRON85]

Prez a great interviewer

[@nunyabinness3574]

Havent watched any of this interview...but i had to click on that title

[@4HzOProductionz]

Love this part.

[@crayveonmiller3909]

Its the tree for me though, dont feel right without it 😅😅

[@mutechannel13]

Bobby Brown said once your an Alchoholic...Your always an Alchoholic.... Donell you sound you are recovering Alchoholic.... Everyone has some type of addiction. You're still the man bro. Even tho I cant see myself picking up another cigarette. I get triggered everything I smell someone smoking lol lol

[@johnnycage435]

His second album is still influential to this day

[@TkKirkland-lm5wv]

Booze is a monster.its crazy to kick especially when you're bored

[@NY2PDX]

6:20. Oh wow. I sure hope so, because you weren’t “in control of this” once upon a time ago.. Sending prayers.

[@ms.b9866]

Greetings to Everyone!!! This is an AWESOME, Interview. Prayer's, Blessings, Love and Hug's I'm sending to Everyone that's Wrestling with any kind of Addiction, that's in Recovery, than has at least (1) day Clean. Stay Strong, Keep the Faith. Everyday isn't going to be a Walk in the Park BUT!!! You Can Do it. May God bless YOU All Real Real GOOD!!!

[@Freetown2006]

Sober for 5 years. Be 6 on Dec 2. I commend those who can drink responsibly. But he was or is an alcoholic. If things get bad then it's a problem.

[@Picho444]

I thought if you said you’re not an alcoholic you are one.

[@MessiahbolicalTV]

If Donell and dude from silk were on stage, i wouldnt know who was who

[@lilbagz4418]

Say what say what say what!

[@PizzaPieforever713]

Lmao 😎

[@krownheightsgang7053]

Yea she seen a light too and she got it 🤷🏾‍♂😂😂😂

[@90skidineffect88]

Donell just leave the booze alone

[@Ktown4500]

I drunk everyday that started with T which was Tuesday,Thursday today and tomorrow 7 years clean after 24 years of bullshitting

[@Weworkin2012]

Buddy : interviewer you startin to sound like funk flex with your words I understand you from east coast but chill with the enunciation of words lol

[@DopeWithoutDope]

I don't know many ppl that drink more than me and I'm not proud of that

[@zionionion4531]

anytime the interviewer talks more then the person getting interviewed he is doing a bad job, this guy talks waaaaay to much when asking questions.

[@JAv2305]

Everybody got a different struggle

[@7ovedont7ivehere]

Man I thought this was ashey Larry

[@derekgriffin4703]

He’s a fool! You’re a drunk!

[@AyanaJohnMusicVidz]

Okay…so you’re an alcoholic. Noted. Love Donnell’s music, I am a true fan.

[@h.Freeman]

Start plugging your channel prez and vlad should interview you... again

[@trapcaviarstr8flexx305]

I really like Darnell Jones! But the Interview person is Ruining it for me The way you ask a question then extend the question with more questions. The brother can never answer the initial question

[@jayozswinford8628]

Facts

[@dwaynemusik]

Goes to show when that right woman comes along and your mature enough to know it and realize it comes only a few times in life

[@1deep803]

When? Finding a good mate is damn near impossible on both gender’s side, so more like “IF”.

[@rodjulius2745]

I swear that's the truth

[@chromebook2447]

GOD Bless!

[@marlonglanton4372]

He went to AA but he's not an alcoholic?

[@jayjackson9187]

It’s nothing wrong with drinking but drink responsible

[@firstlast8258]

Call my mom 😂

[@TonyTonieTone]

Not a crutch bruh

[@davetrent644]

A homey you was a alcohol....ic.

[@RadioStereo87]

Is the interviewer trying to be a interviewer or a psychologist like got damn

[@michaelsharpe9671]

Oh ..to be a "human being"....which is to experience actual and concrete life, as a "human being"....no more and no less...good f-----g luck...wherever you may be located...among 7 billion other "human beings' on the planet...

[@villvinno3175]

I can go on binges but be sober for all weeks I want..dnt crave or need alcohol everyday..but If I wanna start some shit, ima hit the STO.. that's not being a alcoholic, people go threw some stages in their life..mfs can still occasionally have a couple drinks.

[@coolpeepsking6703]

I had a feeling that woman in that video wasn’t just a video chick because she doesn’t look like a video chick she look like a down-to-earth normal person

[@WolfishSupremacy]

Wow I hate being drunk VLAd I’m not a good drinker give me a pound! I’ll smoke the entire thing in a month or 2 glad*

[@tombondcrispy6585]

Alcohol is evil

[@1deep499]

Just make sure you have your shit together first, going to work, bills paid and taking care your shit, once that's done drank all you want ......Fk it 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Chiraqproductions]

Look like mr Serv on

[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!!!!!

[@leea3531]

This does not look like Donell Jones

[@infinitewriter8135]

I just said the same sht 💯

[@reese85]

He’s not wearing his hat

[@PPCSI133]

It’s the bald head and glasses

[@infinitewriter8135]

@@chrisdacrisis4670 yea a fair skinned treach😂

[@ssnubz]

Bruh

[@ponyland9999]

Nah my guy!

[@musabrooks5584]

This interviewer, prez? Focuses on the negative just like Shirley and they all get that style more or less from Vlad....that'd the blueprint of his company...

[@BigZoe99]

Thats what alcoholics usually say 🤔🤷🏾‍♂️ this guy just seems like he's been lying the whole time. 🙄 like every segment he seems combative with the truth

[@coolinism]

He's an alcoholic

[@sinematic06]

I think alcohol is a little different than drug addictions though. Like once you shake a crack habit, there’s no doing it again for any reason. But with alcohol a lot of people do drink it to have a little buzz and enjoy themselves in whatever “good time” scenario they’re having. In the past Donell used it to cope with problems. Like he said he drank to escape not have a good time. His song Sergeant Louise speaks on his addiction. Ive spoken to him a few times. He says he’s been sober for years and he has a 2/3 drink limit now. Of course some of those details he doesn’t explain here lol

[@sinematic06]

Also he doesn’t say it here but when he got arrested and almost wrecked his car while drunk driving. 2 of his daughters were in the car. He says he’s been sober ever since. He has a 2/3 drink limit and he doesn’t use alcohol to cope with problems. Donell has been on a spiritual journey since then. You can hear it in his lyrics, his interviews, and his wife definitely played a role in changing him for the better

[@coolinism]

@@sinematic06 That's good to hear, I suppose some people can have a limit and stick to it I've had addictions to both crack, coke and alcohol and alcohol is by far the worst both mentally and physically

[@sinematic06]

@@coolinism sorry to hear what you’ve been through. Happy to hear it sounds like it’s behind you. Wishing you continued sobriety and success

[@deemc7756]

😮

[@professionaltrollkilla5965]

2:48 😂

[@scottsimon769]

Last 🤬 💩

[@764music]

God sent him his wife when he was ready to receive her…

[@ShawnMega]

He stopped dealing with a black woman and got a PEACE OF MIND