Former addict has a message for those using fentanyl

Fentanyl overdose survivor Brittany Laricchiuta comes forward with her story on addiction and survival on 'Cross Country.'
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[@Ornelas11B]

I’m coming up on 4 years clean and 3 years sober. Iraq, Afghanistan, found out my ex wife was unfaithful while I was in Afghanistan. I broke. I fell apart. I went straight down. I was there for 6 years. Alcohol and cocaine every day. I don’t know how I did it but I’m so glad I did. I wouldn’t be here today if I didn’t. I did have many failures. It’s taken me years to get to where I’m at today. It’s not gonna happen over night. Don’t give up. Don’t think too far down the road either. It will mess you up.

[@burtcooper612]

You can`t do anything without God. Amen

[@stevenmassey7586]

Thank you for your service my friend . OD@AT 🇺🇸

[@furbyinthemicrowave5344]

Been there my friend. Just a way to escape our reality.

[@blackie6771]

Alcohol and cocaine don't mix. One is an upper one is a downer. I took care of a woman who did this and wound up with a heart attack in her twenties. Her brain didn't get enough oxygen and she was pretty much brain dead. It's very toxic and dangerous to do both. But you shouldn't do either. Find help find people that care. Your family cares if no one find a friend keep looking. Don't give up. Someone needs you. Someone will love you. Don't hurt yourself. Life is full of ups and downs, the downs don't last forever. Reading the bible may help you. God bless. 🌹🙏

[@Ornelas11B]

@@blackie6771 I’m coming up on 4 years clean and 3 years sober. That’s all gone from my life forever. I’ll never do any of that again. I’ll never drink again either. I live a sober life now.

[@fortunecollector]

You're strong brittany. Keep taking care or your child

[@courtneesdad]

Poor thing. I can tell she is still struggling. Stay strong, we are praying for you and your baby.

[@bnic9471]

Brittany---don't give up! You're young, have a good heart, and a little daughter. You can beat fentanyl. It's especially hard, even harder than heroin, but many of us do. Keep being heroic.

[@JoeMama-nl8xp]

I've been clean for 5yrs, methadone helped me kick. People need to understand u get addicted to the lifestyle, going to the hood, sticking a needle in ur arm, all of it. It takes a long boring time till ur mind heals n ur emotions too, maybe years but u can do it. Take one day at a time.

[@DetVen]

@Ro Cor Well, it doesn't help that drugs are pouring over the border because of that lax policies of the Biden administration and a clueless VP in charge of the border. The more drugs come in, the more the user community expands, the more it will cost tax payers to provide them with treatment, which is not cheap. Also, there is a strong argument for tax payers from McDonald's employees to billionaires to pay for other people's bad choices.

[@teekotrain6845]

She seems very kind. My mother never loved me, but saw me as a burden holding her back. She's doing something impossible for a lot of people because of how much love she has in her heart

[@brendaann727]

@@teekotrain6845 -So sorry about the way your mom was to you, some people are extremely selfish & terrible examples as parents. You didn't deserve that, God put you here for a reason & loves you infinitely more than your mom did. Yes, she sure loves her baby, and in a way her baby saved her life. My son saved my life in a way too (but not from drugs), I was in danger from a person.... Because I knew I had to do what was best for my son, I ended up doing what helped me the most too. God is love, and love can help us get our priorities right.

[@carolynmorris7303]

Britney thank you for sharing your story. I'm glad you're here.

[@adamfox1669]

As an addict in recovery for over 6 years, I have to say she’s absolutely correct. Programs DO help, but it’s totally up to the individual to fight. Be safe

[@scottpulver]

I feel fortunate this nice girl shared her story with us. I hope she keeps fighting because she seems very nice and worthy of a good life.

[@user-kcrpine]

Mike Oxtincts - Sad, sad simp.

[@andretarvok7122]

It would be better if these people die. They are no use to use and it would be better if we let them overdose. Addicts cost the economy tons of money and i garantee you this woman has no usable skills to contribute to our country. Honestly i see drug addiction and overdose deaths as a self solving problem. If your garbage enough to use drugs and get addicted then you probably deserve to od to begin with so its a problem solving itself.

[@oscarsamuel1655]

@@andretarvok7122 I'm not looking for a debate. But you and every other a****** on here that say things like that should really be ashamed of yourself. I pray that your children don't get hooked up with the wrong person or much worse one of your daughters get turned out behind drugs. Life is sad and you never know what people go through and how things happened. So think about things before you judge and talk!

[@BeLovelyOK]

My friend was saved by her pregnancy too! She said she would’ve kept doing what she was doing but maternal instinct is strong… Thank GOD for that! 🙌🏻

[@Pho8os]

Not always, but I thank God in this instance it was.

[@elisaseverns2543]

My niece was also saved from drugs and living on the streets by her pregnancy. She named her daughter Angel. Fitting I think.

[@keastymatthew2407]

Kids are worse than drugs. Every1 plz get abortions

[@TheNordicHunter]

@@keastymatthew2407 I know you are seeking attention, but that’s pretty low.

[@keastymatthew2407]

@@TheNordicHunter look hey no offense hunter of the Nordic, but everybody plz keep up the fight for hoes rights to get the coat hanger. It's only fair

[@goldenbear8250]

Praying for Brittany's continuing sobriety.

[@dotdashdotdash]

Amen

[@kimberluna2226]

There needs to be more follow-up on going thru addiction, rehabs are just a short term fix, relapse is envitable for those without supportive services with no resources, people's belief systems have to be adjusted and changed so that can learn to try and trust again..

[@goldenbear8250]

@@kimberluna2226 The support system is Jesus Christ and the Christ followers of the world. Truly repenting of our sins AND accepting the free gift of salvation that Jesus offers is what is needed. Knowing and trusting Jesus is what defeats satan, his minions, their temptations and the sin that once enslaved us.

[@emdubb1381]

@@goldenbear8250 while that may be your belief, that doesnt work for everyone. I speak as a follower of the Lord and a former heroin addict. There needs to be long term systems.

[@goldenbear8250]

@@emdubb1381 I respectfully disagree. And I do so not invalidating your own experience. The conversation is a long one...too long for this medium. But I stand by my statement as strongly as I believe you stand by yours.

[@lizw.4901]

Bless this dear lady. I wish her continuing strength.

[@dant2192]

For anyone struggling staying sober today remember your not alone stay strong one day at a time

[@rlrei6491]

I'm glad she made the right choice. God bless her.

[@checktheplaylist101]

Red Cocaine ‘the drugging of the West’ By Joseph D. Douglass Read it for information the Communist(yes FoxNews too)media won’t tell you.

[@luxshampoo8520]

she made the right choice since she was thirteen years old!

[@luxshampoo8520]

cute little whitegirl fragility!

[@arminius504]

@@luxshampoo8520 stop being an anti White oligarchy puppet. It’s morally detestable.

[@brentnevius2849]

@@arminius504 You need a new word of the day calendar!

[@FingersFew]

As a retired undercover officer this brings back so many memories. I’ve sat across the table with people just like this young lady. Unfortunately many didn’t survive. Our southern border needs closed. Stop the influx of narcotics and human trafficking. If you question why our border is open, I’ll give you a hint, $.

[@LakinKrystle]

Exactly, somebody is lining someone’s pockets under the table to get this stuff over here. I think they want all these deaths and then they are replacing Americans with the border crossers- they need that vote and they know they can’t pull the same trick as the last time. I do want to say Thank you for service to the American people… I know that it was never an easy task but I want to say thank you for keeping the streets safe. I was an addict for 10 years but I never stole or was so far gone that I sold myself. I was just physically addicted and trying to cover up my mental pain. Never had handcuffs on, luckily. I finally got clean about 6 years ago and will never look back. I just stay focused on trying to climb up this mountain.. one day at a time. Each day is a brand new day and I feel blessed to still have this chance to wake up every morning and feel the sunshine. Sending love 💗 to everyone that reads this. Because the world is cold enough and we need more love.

[@michaelscarlino4670]

Well said, if alone for that reason….

[@klownking4835]

Too much money is being made. That border being closed is a pipe dream. Politicians won't allow it right or left because they get their cut of the action 🤑

[@rhondaalbrecht]

@Linda Lowther Do you not realize that it is the political parties in control of our country today (BOTH Democrats AND RINOs) that are keeping the border open for profit? They're getting kickbacks from the Mexican drug cartels, who are responsible for the drugs coming into our country, as well as human trafficking. That's okay to you? It's not to me, nor to anyone else that responded to Fingers Jauch's comment. You must be a liberal pinhead who thinks it's okay, but not realizing it's destroying human lives, like this woman who is the focus of this video clip. You're pathetic.

[@sarahs5340]

Well said.

[@bobbyjeanleblanc3620]

God bless this mother and her child, and others all over that are trying just as she has.

[@roncoleman9502]

AMEN

[@philcooper279]

Sod her.

[@ianlinklater4510]

The guy interviewing is very kind . I hope Brittany is ok now.

[@altheamcnabb2829]

Thank you sir!

[@annotterrealm1549]

LJ has real to life guests. He is doing a great job. To his guest, I wish for much strength in her quiting the addiction.

[@johnlerner5346]

Impeach Biden in 2022 - Then vote out all of the evil satanist dems Jail Pelosi and her criminal partners for Insider Trading, Jail Harris for Treason, along with Hunter Biden, Jail Fauci, and go after the rest of these Evil Dem Terrorists! - FJB

[@jeanetterichardson7450]

He is perfect for this new show!

[@CaliWeHo]

He's brilliant. 😌

[@JacobAnawalt]

I appreciate his reporting. I think he has some growth as a reporter, do what he can to increase empathy and relatability. The side glances into the camera in this interview were distracting. It got better as it went.

[@palmsofdestin1]

He can't form sentences.

[@bewell4743]

Hey Brit,... good job. You should be proud of yourself for shining alight on this issue. Thank you and take care of yourself.

[@thesongmanlive6068]

Ya , I’m sure she goes by “ Brit “ and will see your post you goof

[@uncommonsence153]

I'm from New Jersey. I had a long battle with addiction. Lost so many friends including my wife. I been clean since 7-11-19 and am a single Father of a 5 year old. Life is beautiful after I opened my eyes. You can do it ppl. Anybody can. You just need a plan

[@butterdeux5619]

SO PROUD OF YOU😁💪 WE CAN DO IT JUST FOR TODAY

[@jeanetterichardson7450]

GOOD FOR YOU!

[@DHFlip18]

Go snowboarding or mountain biking at Mountain Creek .. you'll find a lot of good friends and a lifelong passion.

[@finallyfriday.]

I wonder if you were one of those people who said "I'm sure my life will be better if I start taking drugs. I mean look how many other people's lives it really improved." No sympathy, no medals for playing horrid games.

[@doroparker1702]

@@DHFlip18 Be realistic. Will you give him travel money and hotel money and money for ski gear? Plus pay for the daycare for his kid while going snowboarding? Or were you talking about another kind of snow?

[@editingreality4779]

Sending this sister so much love. Staying strong and positive for your future is important. Changing everything is a must. 20 years clean and sober took everything I’ve got to fight it. Not one single addict plans to be an addict. It doesn’t discriminate

[@IRBD4Jesus]

Fiiiinally! Thank you so much for your honesty and message! We need MORE testimonies like these regarding this huge crisis!

[@Bloodylaser]

I respect anyone who is able to kick this nasty addiction. Very happy for her!

[@justtryme2020]

I know that prescription fentanyl and street fentanyl are different substances, but about 3 years ago my pain doctor closed abruptly leaving thousands without medication. That doctor had been treating me with fentanyl for almost 7 years and I had to withdraw/detox at home by myself. I TRULY thought I was going to die! I wouldn't wish that horrific experience on my worse enemy

[@tobiasgriffin2289]

@@justtryme2020 I can relate. In 2017 I went from roughly 1k mg prescribed a month oxy and at least another 1k mg off the street after 2 weeks and lawsuits started to happen then the political pressure and these shady docs closed up. I’m 4 years clean now! We gotta stay 💪! May be boring sometimes but my life has changed in so many glorious ways!

[@justtryme2020]

@@tobiasgriffin2289 the only problem is that, in my case, I wasn't prescribed high doses or taking more of my medication than I was supposed to. I live with such excruciating pain that my worst fear was doing ANYTHING that would either give the doctor a reason not to prescribe my medicines or cause me to build up a tolerance to the point that nothing helped anymore! I have no quality of life now because I'm in constant pain and they took patient's pain medication without having any realistic replacement to treat the pain. I'm in no way knocking you for enjoying the feeling of taking them or thinking it was fun! I know lots of people who just loved the euphoria. But I never experienced that? I just felt enough relief to live a normal life. I could work and keep my house spotless the way I like it. But now I am basically bound to my bed or couch with a heating pad. I feel so hopeless on some days that I can hardly take it.

[@michtig]

I respect anyone who is able to not willingly and willfully walk into this addiction. You are happy for an addict who squanders her life and burdens those around her.

[@justtryme2020]

@@michtig what the hell are you talking about?? I am not nor have I ever been an addict! I was being treated by a medical doctor for stage 4 endometriosis. This was following 13 surgeries in a 2 year span including a total hysterectomy at 25! Maybe don't judge people who you know nothing about? I've never used any form of illegal substance.

[@onlymans165]

May God watch over this woman. Bless her for making the right choice

[@garypiatt9481]

No, she made the wrong decision. She CHOSE to start using drugs. It should not have cost taxpayers a dime for her treatment.

[@noneshere]

Gary Piatt.... I agree. She's selfish. I have no pitty for tricks like them. Serve and be served.

[@1MicroCPU]

She got gang baned by 13 guys, sad, Kids DON"T DO DRUGS SPECIALLY THE GATEWAY DRUG: WEED.

[@j.d.2703]

I can't imagine someone putting that in your pop

[@brentsherrard954]

You didn't live her life dummy, stop thinking all people are equal

[@cardenova]

One year clean here. Praying and standing strong with all my fellow addicts here, whether using or in recovery. You WILL overcome this, if you want to. It is the most difficult obstacle in my life and maybe always will be. It’s about acceptance and then willingness to live with it. I had nearly 3 years clean at one point, but things happen and we make mistakes. My life is better and much stabler now than I could have ever imagined. It’s never too late! Much love, stay safe, and god bless you all. 🇺🇸

[@melvinrexwinkle1510]

Oh, it certainly can be too late! That's what happens to all those people who have died of addiction

[@pamelacole9897]

Congratulations on your success,,stay strong and take your message out and try to make a difference in someone else's life

[@rowstone3019]

Awesome 👍😎

[@butterdeux5619]

3rys clean TOO😁😁 I'm on a methadone program and go to N/A meetings. I need BOTH but that's how I stay clean and SOBER. JUST FOR TODAY. So HAPPY 😊 FOR YOU KEEP IT UP WE GOT THIS

[@cardenova]

@@butterdeux5619 Just for today! 😬

[@thefreedomhippy3334]

that's my friend, she's absolutely amazing. im so proud of her

[@chipdiamond5104]

I like how she said "tomorrow night never come so you have to do it now".. that is very good advice, it's so sad. I can't even imagine a 13 year old using. I'm glad she's doing better though...

[@trulyblessed.]

I am SO proud of Brittany for stepping out honestly and with vulnerability. Brittany, you may never know how many lives you’ve saved. Please continue to take care of yourself, to fight and to share your story of hope!

[@creature_of_the_undergroun261]

I'm going on 11yrs off pain killers. Lost more friends then I can count on with both hands. Opiate addiction is one of the hardest battles ever to overcome. Hats off to this woman for making it thru. As well as all the others out there battling to live another day. One day at a time. Much respect to the man and Fox for actually caring and having this interview. 👏

[@tameramares5785]

I understand. Im a current pain pill addict due to Fibromyalgia. I want out so bad. 💔 Congratulations...🤗

[@Stopvotingdemocrat]

@@tameramares5785 try suboxone with non narcotics pain killers. It worked for me. Just a thought I hope you get better god bless you

[@russianbear54]

I remember seeing a thread somewhere(maybe reddit, don't remember) where a recovering addict, with over a decade clean, had to get dental surgery and the numbing agents didn't work on him! I don't know if it's true, but don't have a reason to doubt it.

[@Stopvotingdemocrat]

@@russianbear54 I was an opiate addict for 8 years now I’ve been clean for 12 years and last year I needed hip replacement so the dr. Used nonnarcodic meds on me. The numbing agents worked just fine with me

[@annhollowell5352]

@@russianbear54 yes that would be true !!.

[@col.cottonhill6655]

I had friends I've lost to this. They were so young too so tragic and senseless. I've also had more that almost died. But we're saved with narcan.

[@bigfoot3866]

The numbers for deaths are way higher than the one reported. Everyone has at least 1 person who's died most know more. I honestly believe that if the government had our wellbeing in mind we would be at war with Mexico and not bugging Russia.

[@pakt444]

She is so beautiful you’d never expect it to affect someone like her. She’s so brave for sharing her story.

[@normadevilbiss9522]

Brittany, thank you for sharing and giving encouragement to others. May God bless you and your precious little one!

[@echokehn4990]

This needs to be talked about. It's such a big social problem.

[@CGDreams80]

instead they'd rather talk about covid smfh

[@jamie7664]

You must not read the newspaper. There’s almost always at least one article….

[@Joshua-fg8mz]

@@CGDreams80 yeah because Fox News was so caring when Fentanyl user George Floyd was murdered, they have a real soft spot for attics. Lol not!

[@Joshua-fg8mz]

@@curtisanderson8013 you blame the White House for your kids addiction, no wonder he had issues. That's so strange my friend. If you're looking for the guilty just look into the Mirror.

[@morrnmanderson7376]

@@Joshua-fg8mz If he was murdered than Fentanyl had nothing to do with the story. Orrrr, he wasnt murdered by actually overdosed on it, which is what ACTUALLY happened.

[@SupraBlack-dp4zz]

I've known 2 people very closely to me who are addicted to these things. The stigma that comes with "coming out", is really part of the problem. Mental health is so important. All it takes is a bad moment in a person's life coupled with something like fentanyl and that's all it takes. I always tell my daughter to 1. Not get worried, as hard as it is, if things are completely out of her control and 2. There are no guarantees with life. We live in America and that we are very lucky to be here and should look at it that way. Despite of all the stupid IDPOL and corruption, people generally are very forgiving. I've seen a lot though of pain and suffering though and understand how people do get addicted to things that alleviates the mental anguish of things in their lives as it collapses in front of them. There really needs to be a way to just get rid of these very, VERY dangerous and addictive substances. But generally, too much of anything isn't good for you.

[@rizzhameed4432]

I don't know you but I wanted to say Thank you. I've never encountered someone that wasn't judgy towards addicts. So again Thank you! You have to be an amazing person!

[@joshuagop5909]

The fact that this channel did this makes my heart melt… the disease of addiction is something i myself am recovering from and one of the biggest struggles addicts in early recovery face are lack of resources and the stigma of addiction… and thoes are often way to fatal im so glad to see them bringing this into public view… we need to recover out loud so others can see that addicts are people too!!

[@LakinKrystle]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. Absolutely!! We need to feel safe to speak up and to let others who are still struggling know that it is possible to get clean… it’s so difficult to see where you can go when you’re eyes are fogged up with these types of drugs. Sending you and all others who read this love 💗… remember you are loved and what it’s like to feel that sunshine 🌞 there will be better days waiting for you on the other side.

[@strayedarticle2838]

This is how they gain the consent of the taxpayers, for a huge increase in spending on the drug war. Its not about anything that would make your heart melt. Its about more big government.

[@DanKuches]

Thank you for having this brave young lady as your guest. It is not an easy thing to conquer and if she helps one person, that's one more life saved. God Bless Her. I

[@arthurhoffman3450]

Sir, that was a beautiful interview! Your control and compassion in this interview was top notch! Thank You!

[@sebasflstf]

Such a beautiful woman. So glad she is back on the right path God bless her heart and her child

[@benvinar2876]

And magog

[@MrKc8998]

Gog should have a capital G

[@rowstone3019]

Fentynal addicts overdose multiple times.

[@Lawrence_Talbot]

@Spacey Casey who is “Gog” lol

[@MrKc8998]

@@Lawrence_Talbot I think...if my bible days serve me well Gog and MaGog (May gog) are characters during the war of Armageddon.

[@nonameissafer.8457]

Addictions can be brutal. Glad she survived. Most of the time there are underlying issues that people need to treat to stay clean.

[@neondystopian]

Another unironic comment on a fox news video, stolen valor? Careful. We might start making sense to you.

[@sandie1112]

@@neondystopian I agree Fox is controlled opposition

[@juliejones974]

@@neondystopian are you sad that CNN is imploding.

[@neondystopian]

@@juliejones974 no, I think it's awesome, actually! Really curious to see if they're going to maintain their current directions or change course since they're under new ownership!

[@shenzhendrake2429]

so Biden sends 2000 american soldiers in Poland today, and Biden wants a nuclear war against Russia and China.. we all know USA will lose and US Dollar will collapse this 2022, well what are you waiting for, stock up some gold and digital currency.

[@Sunnysunflower333]

They tell addicts that they can never quit for others but many do for their children. We see that here. We need more testimonials like this. Very brave and pretty young woman. Big hugs 🤗

[@BiddahSweet]

True!

[@Krullmatic]

A person has got to truly want to quit for themselves, or they will relapse. They can't really love and take care of someone else, until they love and take care of themselves as well!

[@justtryme2020]

I've never understood why they say that without making an exception for their children? There are many things I wouldn't do for myself but absolutely would for my children!

[@2sarahloves]

The nature of addiction is ugly. Truth is s lot of moms use again.

[@magician5340]

My children saved me…

[@6666stevens]

So wonderful, her baby gave her the desire to change!

[@deboramarshall5708]

Grateful to God Lawrence and Britney. Seen this show 2 months ago. Don't ever stop showing the show. Powerful. Message is truth. My child died.

[@nickgappmayer5939]

So many of my friends got addicted to H. Their downfall was fentanyl in the end. You can see her pain. This drug alters your Brian in so many ways. Glad that her kid changed her life 💯

[@thisisbeyondajoke6748]

My brother in laws name is Brian

[@klownking4835]

she'll be back...

[@fucku3460]

Thank God she got to keep her kid. Don't know how she pulled that off. Best to stay away from hospitals period

[@fucku3460]

@Illegitimate President yeah and the illegal immigrants are cool with you though right? They aren't a drain on our resources huh? Dumbass

[@samanthasmythe6243]

God bless her

[@fredgordonherbert6394]

go sit under a tree

[@fredgordonherbert6394]

@J Richards we got along fine are you taking some kind of drugs or drinking.

[@maxleon4519]

@J Richards you gotta restore your faith in humanity

[@maxleon4519]

@J Richards yeah. We really are in the end of times. If america, the oldest true democracy falls, what hopes is there for the world?

[@maxleon4519]

@J Richards might not. The future’s whole thing is that its unpredictable

[@kraevinmoorehed1776]

Addiction is absolutely no joke . I'm glad I got clean before this whole boarder crisis . Took me 10 years to kick the habits God bless that woman 💖

[@pamelacole9897]

Stay strong and congratulations to your success,,,life can be hard but drugs definitely don't fix anything,,just create more issues

[@kraevinmoorehed1776]

@@pamelacole9897 I agree . You're chasing a feeling you'll never get ...... " maybe if i take more of this , I will feel happy " It's aweful having those chains on . I think about where I would be now if I didn't stop .

[@ut000bs]

"It's never gonna be enough." Wise beyond her time. Stay strong.

[@zazasnruntz7505]

If she was wise she wouldn’t have used 🤦‍♂️

[@ut000bs]

@@zazasnruntz7505 wisdom comes from learning from your mistakes and the mistakes of others.

[@twinkletoes6290]

Brittany ~ congratulations on your sobriety!! I am so proud of you and you honestly really should be, and need to be, proud of yourself!! I’m praying for you, your baby & the rest of your family, friends and loved ones!! Thank you for being brave enough to tell your story, it’s so very important we hear these stories directly from those who are affected by these substances! Your story is important, your experiences are important!! Keep fighting the good fight, Brittany!! ❤️❤️

[@mikemhoon]

Find a different way. This drug is insidious. It killed my wife and she wasn’t doing it to get high. It was prescribed by her doctor. I don’t doubt that she was addicted, but after about 10 years of taking as prescribed, one morning in 3 minutes,it took her life.

[@hagios_1taylor918]

Wow 😳 😥 sorry to hear that man I pray YAH encourages and strengthen you 🙏🏽

[@justtryme2020]

Oh wow!! I'm so sorry to hear that and for your loss❤️. I was prescribed this drug for almost 7 years by a doctor also. Mine were in patch form. I didn't even know that people who were taking it as prescribed by a doctor were in danger of overdosing? That's truly terrifying!

[@linehandibew6205]

To anyone reading this that is struggling with addiction. There is a better way. Through the 12 steps I found a better way to live. The message that any addict regardless of age race sexual identity creed religion or lack of religion, can lose the desire to use and find a better way to live. One day at a time. I have been free from all substances and haven’t found a reason to use since 11/5/14. If you are reading this and you are struggling you still have a chance and god believes in you because you are still alive and breathing. Make a meeting surrender to that fact that you cannot have one of anything and get working on the steps. If I can do it then why can’t you. Believe in yourself because god believes in you!!!! ❤️

[@KurtM1966]

Nicely stated.I personally liked when you said" I haven't found a reason ", after a couple years I realized I have no more excuses (reasons) myself.GOD bless you 🙏

[@OlianaBella22432]

God bless you brother Work the program Live the program Sober from 9/18/16 By the Grace of God there goes I

[@ravlucianus3005]

The 1w step program stressed me so bad I went back to using opiates and drinking everyday. I replied solely on breaking away from it using kratom a little bit of weed and keeping myself busy. Now I'm completely straight edge don't even smoke weed much and I haven't drank in 5 years other than a glass of whiskey and a joint on special occasions

[@linehandibew6205]

@@ravlucianus3005 whatever works for you……anything is better than the hell we were living

[@subicstationditosailor4053]

Thank you Brittany . My 11 year old and I watched this together and he said that he loved you for sharing your story.

[@tina-mariecrocker5687]

I would be happy to share my story of addiction to help others May God.strengthen this woman and guide and protect her

[@ThingsWeMayNotKnow]

What a great news reporter, I love him. Asking the real questions. God bless this women.

[@mothralovesyou]

She's so lucky to be alive and I'm sure her family and friends are glad she made it. Recovery is an ongoing process, so take it one day at a time and be grateful for making it through each day alive and sober. There is so much to live for and so much to experience in life. Addiction robs us of our full potential. Addicts need treatment and help for the long haul. Don't judge.

[@lunadelaaaaaarose4547]

my brother deadass hears voices now, hes in the hospital , had a horrible wreck, the doctors think its from the brain damage, its not, it was because of all the drugs he's addicted. when he woke up didn't even know where he was, honestly didn't care. Tried to get up to go to a street corner to handhandle for drugs. He's deadass sso addicted its sad to watch. He's hearing deadass voices, I genuinely think they cant fix that but I'm hoping

[@patriot4life167]

Could you imagine if they put addiction under a microscope like they do COVID. That’s the real pandemic

[@concreteman3004]

So true

[@dudefromtexas425]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!

[@dudefromtexas425]

Bio weapon population control

[@InfiniteIlluminate]

Truth 💣! BAM!!! 💯💯💯

[@zazasnruntz7505]

Are you serious?🤦‍♂️ it’s so easy JUST DONT USE DRUGS!!

[@hariseldon3786]

Brave of her to go public with a relevant and needed interview. Thanks Lawrence and Brittany...

[@luxshampoo8520]

cute little whitegirl fragility!

[@juliejones974]

@@luxshampoo8520 👈trolling for dollars.

[@luxshampoo8520]

@@juliejones974 oh really!

[@harrypeters3700]

@@luxshampoo8520 Feels good to make racist comments in anninimitiy doesn't it? With no consequence or action for race baiting comments like yours. Al Sharpton and worthless blm activists must be so proud.

[@juliejones974]

@@luxshampoo8520 do you get paid weekly or biweekly?

[@sherry5136]

Brave Women to be so honest 🕊️🙏🕊️

[@Meme-lo7ru]

SHE WILL FOREVER B AN ADDICT! POOR GIRL

[@JimCummins816]

Thank you, you just saved a life 🙏 I'm quiting I've been saying it for a long time now I'm cleaner then I ever have thanks to your story 😊

[@rellik8746]

God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit helped me through quitting, it gets better, don’t give up

[@Tiger-From-Clemson]

Stop lying 🤡

[@nunya8903]

@@Tiger-From-Clemson You must be such an educated idiot…

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Corporate Media never had felt amount of pain they deserve for what they've done into our society

[@waynegroves6922]

I have this feeling they're going to feel a lot of pain soon. CNN is swirling around the toilet, as we speak - and MSNBC is feeling the heat, too; the rest will either fall, or be forced to return to ethical journalistic practices.

[@danimc7270]

Bring down the establishment

[@waynekerr5728]

How has the news wronged you today?

[@HerMajesty1]

@@waynekerr5728 They are propagnadists. If you haven't figured that out yet I encourage you to step back and think for yourself

[@nickiclark4066]

Wow, haven't seen a news story like this in a long time. Very refreshing. I wish Brittany nothing but the best and hope she continues to see that beautiful little girl as a reason to fight every single day. She deserves to have a mother and Brittany deserves to see her grow up. Good on you Brittany!!!!

[@brittanywallis6471]

Stay strong Brittany

[@BIG-BlueNation8569]

Very brave to do this interview without being fake. Respect.

[@pamelacole9897]

I lost my lifetime love because he just refused to let everyone help him with his addiction to meth. It's not quite as bad as fentyal, I really know what she's saying. I hope anyone watching this who knows someone with an addiction hears this message. Watching it brings tears to my eyes. Fentyal is seriously taking many lives along with so many other drugs..NO LIFE IS WORTH IT

[@royroye1643]

Heroic dose of magic mushroom can remove drug-resistant depression, tobacco addiction, and oftentimes worse addictions like alcohol or fentanyl addiction.

[@ronaldhall2489]

The worse drug is the one you are on

[@fucku3460]

Pfft people get Perma fried on meth ITS THE WORST DRUG AND DISGUSTING. DOES THIS CHICK LOOK LIKE SHE WAS RODE HARD PUT AWAY WET? NO SHE DOESNT FOR A REASON.

[@AVENTUS7777]

He OD on FET? while using meth?

[@williambaker7781]

What a great job this man, Lawrence Jones, has done in this interview! I'm so glad that he is in this business and has chosen to be a force for good in an industry so adversely affected by some very dark forces. Outstanding example of journalism by a person of integrity.

[@jeanetterichardson7450]

I really enjoy watching his new show!

[@vanessar2165]

Her addiction story reminds me of my little brother. He passed away from an od last week from fentanyl. Our family is devastated. I feel for those using and also their families.

[@jeanetterichardson7450]

It breaks my heart to hear your current heart ache, that you and your family is feeling. There is no pain like you feel after loosing a child. 💙🙏

[@rigormortis1355]

My condolences.

[@justrae1721]

Many prayers to you

[@walkman123456789]

Receives treatment for benzos, then starts using IV drugs, gets pregnant. And she had to bring up that weed was her first drug just further perpetuate the stereotype of it being a gateway substance. Terrible decision making and impulsiveness is to blame and you're not a victim of anything other than yourself

[@logicallily7391]

God bless this lovely young woman. Her natural maternal instinct saved her and her child. One milestone of living in recovery is looking beyond oneself to help another, she got that right out of the gate. 💗

[@johnbettmann1404]

Good luck Brittany. I know breaking addiction ain't easy and is day to day but you must be strong.

[@royroye1643]

Heroic dose of magic mushroom can remove drug-resistant depression, tobacco addiction, and oftentimes worse addictions like alcohol or fentanyl addiction.

[@royroye1643]

@@blindmelonstubbly Ruling out improper set and setting, a bad trip indicates something that needs to be worked on, purged, or integrated that's deep within you.

[@rockford5016]

Support the Canadians people, the truckers and farmers convoy. They are fighting for freedom.

[@andrewrogers7009]

@Bone spurs are contagious lmao yeah actually its taking your freedom of health .... you are just a pathetic troll if you think this isn't taking freedoms

[@superchad4610]

Fake vax doesn't work

[@rtth4378]

@@andrewrogers7009 stupid. You don't follow the Science. How do you eliminate the flu or cold? Most people will get Covid Vax or not.

[@rtth4378]

@Bone spurs are contagious yet they don't mandate themselves. Anything to support the Authoritarian you coward.

[@sineater3919]

No. They’re ignorant, conspiracy-minded nut jobs.

[@markshumate6950]

2 years three months clean. It isn't easy but it is worth everything for where I am today. Prayers for all you out there. The struggle is real.

[@ianwalton284]

Takes over 6 years for the brain damage to start to heal. You can hear it in the speech patterns of long term addicts.

[@loveyforlaughs]

What fantastic interviewer! What a brave lady!

[@buddycoalhoney]

Thank you, Lawrence, for sharing this story! It's a very important topic and needs to be brought to the forefront!

[@SunMoonDivinity]

I’m glad this beautiful, courageous young lady and mother agreed to this interview. She gives hope and inspiration for those dealing with or witnessing this crisis!!! Yet, more needs to be done with all those “fet” and other pills and the like coming into our country, for this administration is avoiding to accept responsibility and accountability for what they’re ignoring at our boarder and throughout this land where our children, no matter their ages, are overdosing and dying. This is criminal besides heartbreaking!!!

[@youdontwanttoknow5203]

It's easier to go after legit pain patients and their doctors - that's what gets me riled. Pulling pain patients off their meds because docs are afraid to prescribe any more. It's gotten so allowing people to suffer needlessly (torture) is more acceptable.

[@brentnevius2849]

Perhaps citizens and parents should take some responsibility.

[@SunMoonDivinity]

@@brentnevius2849 , I agree, yet I’m sure many parents (like myself) and citizens in our communities have but with little or no success because of the intensity of the addiction that these drugs produce as well as the intensity of the drugs prescribed to help people come off of those other drugs. And getting off of the latter becomes a battle, too, from what I’ve seen and have read. It’s mad cycle for our children and parents as well as our communities and country.

[@brentnevius2849]

@@SunMoonDivinity AS long as blame is engaged instead of responsibility the "cycle" will continue.

[@michaelhill8441]

@You Don't Want To Know well its better than the country continually creating opioid addicts.

[@teresapetersen5431]

Sooo proud of this young woman. In a world where mothers are murdering their unborn she stood up and fought for hers and overcame an addiction to a hideous monster called fentanyl.

[@garypiatt9481]

Why are you proud of a person who chose to start using drugs?? She did this to herself. No pity.

[@ronaldhall2489]

Wow be careful except for God this could be you are someone you love. I can not believe you are this stupid hope you don't find out the hard way

[@justinlance4174]

@@garypiatt9481 yes but if u dont think some people make bad decisions when young. It's bad out there. I feel for her.

[@garypiatt9481]

@@justinlance4174 Justin, omg!!! Don’t think for a minute that I haven’t made poor decisions in my lifetime!! Not just in my younger days either 🤪🤪🤪. However, I paid, dearly a couple of times, for my mistakes, not taxpayers.

[@justinlance4174]

What does taxpayers have to do with her story. She didn't use taxpayers money either. Methadone clinics wont take anything but cash.

[@joshuaprendergast8059]

“Then I tried Vicodin…” *roll shot of Xanax on the screen* Ignorance is the real problem with drug addiction in the world today

[@twinkletoes6290]

I noticed that and was just thinking “huh”?!!!!

[@boejames9342]

Agreed 100%.. This and media hysteria are what is fueling the opiod crisis,Not doctors and WalMart! Nobody is dying from prescription drugs unless they try by mixing meds. Illicit Fentanyl that is sold in compressed pills or powder is the problem.. Yes seal the border that is where its coming from and China..

[@yungshootasmokedope69420]

@Bone spurs are contagious lockdowns are a gateway drug

[@Cosmicsurfpro]

She's so beautiful and has such a great heart! I pray she stays sober indefinitely.

[@Pjscapes]

She's a lucky one... good job Brittany.

[@riverspirit7]

She knowingly used fentynol? And weed is the gateway drug? No honey, you had other issues besides drugs...bigly. Empathy,? yes. Sympathy? No.

[@brandonselinger5378]

From everything I've witnessed and seen in life alcohol is the " gateway " drug

[@brandonselinger5378]

Lol bigly. Love it.

[@Cupid-Stunt]

Oxycodone (Perdue and the Sacklers family Bastards) was the gateway drug to fentanyl - look it up?

[@jenniferpearce1052]

Empathy means you feel what she feel. Sympathy means you have compassion for what she feels. So you have been in her shoes but have no compassion? I'm confused.

[@enchantedthunder5017]

@Gary Browning Your absolutely right. Some people are born with a predisposition to addiction, and that's is addiction to anything, even pleasure. My adopted sister suffered from what appeared to be alcohol fetal syndrome, and it ended up, she was addicted to ANYTHING. Pot is not a gateway to drugs, humans are a gateway to drugs.

[@mares3841]

Thank you for spreading this message.

[@richcampus]

As addictions go, you can never, ever get enough of what you don't need. I hope she can overcome the weaknesses that can drag any individual down.

[@kimcarman1279]

Young lady I'm so glad you found help! God bless you & your little one💞

[@johnnygavin3654]

Great of you to spotlight this. There should be a commercial on all media platforms warning of this.

[@mr.invisible3770]

People Need Serious Healing. Mental Health and Addiction is the Biggest Health Crisis in the World. I Pray the Lord Be With and Deliver His Children from their Spiritual and Psychological Slavery.

[@Cupid-Stunt]

2 ways to improve mental health 1. Stop being American - a part of a cult of Trump! 2. Become an Antitheist - see only the truth

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

@@Cupid-Stunt They say mental issues are on the rise I hope you get the help you desperately need 🙏 good luck .

[@Cupid-Stunt]

@@patriciaoreilly8907 Why would I need help I am perfect! From my profile on channel page. Did you mean to mock someone who is registered disabled with a neurological condition? Especially an antitheist? 58 years old Male UK Retired BEng (hons) Civil Engineering Construction Law Volunteer advocate National Autistic Society Autism/High Functioning Aspergers ADHD Antitheist No political bias. (Liberal in the true sense) Both parents dead Thinker, polemicist & contrarian. IMHO Hobbies - Taunting the Stupid.

[@Cupid-Stunt]

@@patriciaoreilly8907 I would say you did not mean to be mean and I would be mean not to make it clear it means nothing to me. You God people are a real mystery to Autistic folk. 😄

[@erikapalacios9082]

I have a lot of respect for this woman. this story brought me to tears 💜

[@Tiger-From-Clemson]

That girl is so adorable, I pray she finds her way!

[@Robert-ri7mt]

So she got long blonde hair and you simping.

[@Joshua-fg8mz]

@@Tiger-From-Clemson I'm just glad nobody kneel down her neck for 8 minutes. Lol

[@edstyer2566]

Congratulations! Thank you for your testimony!

[@deezyboi5734]

This gave me some extra hope as I am struggling with a long term IV heroin addiction and just started smoking fentanyl this year and even when I first made the "fetti" a new addition to my already unreal amount of heroin I was consuming per week I think it's just that I got numb to the extreme danger I was putting myself in Everytime I inhaled a chest full of the most dangerous drug on the street I noticed that I could do alot if I felt like it but friends of mine who are no stranger to hardcore opiate use some for 15 straight years were passing out off just a little bit of it and people I could vouch for that they survive injecting a large amount of high grade heroin were OD'ing off sometimes one hit that they barely inhaled it made me take a look at myself like one how am I even alive and two I know I'm not invincible if push comes to shove when is my luck going to run out and they find me dead in some sleazy motel or tent dead at 31 I don't want to go like that I have seen and been through way to much to give up on life and not do something to not only survive but make myself proud by doing something productive with the life I have so I'm proud to say I have been enrolled in a methadone maintenance program for almost a month and haven't missed a single day even though I have to wake very early in withdrawals and walk 4 miles round trip there and back it's going to all be worth it for sure it will not be over night I get clean but as I slowly level up my dose I become more stable and in control of my own fate

[@chrisfreeman78]

as someone who tried everything to get off opiates, a clinic is all that helped me and it has saved my life and i pray anyone in that same position please get seek help it absolutely can save your life, but this young lady is right, it's up to you to seek help, you have to want to quit and, no one else can do it for you !!!!!!!

[@jeanaliesmith4257]

I’m so happy you got your own show . And it’s great! Great job fox with Lawrence

[@chrisbermel6465]

Good for you!! Everything happens for a reason, that baby saved you and many others lives! God is great!! proud of you! keep it up!!!

[@brentnevius2849]

Should have kept the addiction god gave her and aborted the kid.

[@wabbitnred3609]

She's a very brave woman. Thank-you for sharing your story

[@johnsalmon7071]

Thank you Lawrence for doing this story! My prayers are with Brittany and her child!

[@Nigel.123]

I have been clean for almost 9 years now, I was addicted to heroin, methadone, pills, pot and cigarettes. Jesus set me free from drugs, and sin, and I have no desire or craving to use. If you turn to Him in repentance, and believe He died for you and rose from the dead, I guarantee He will set you free.

[@hmccarty7189]

Huge props girl!!!

[@FightingIrish109]

You can tell LJ is a genuinely good and caring guy in his mannerisms and reactions during his sit down interview. It’s good to see a news personality that is genuine and can relate to everyday people.

[@jeanetterichardson7450]

I totally agree with you!

[@FightingIrish109]

@@jeanetterichardson7450 seriously! So many seem condescending or elitist today.

[@buddycoalhoney]

At least she cared enough for her baby to stop!! I applaud her & God Bless her! ❤ Most addicts don't....my daughter didn't while she was pregnant 😪

[@MLaker221]

Thank you for real stories and not patronizing people or having too many graphics and sound effects. You're having a good year with your reporting. She's beautiful and I hope she moves onto great eras in her life.

[@awoawo9589]

How to fight addiction when a famous fentanyl user has a golden statue and is treated like saints....

[@j.mcconnell5260]

You won't say who your speaking of?

[@STOP2NWO]

???

[@j.mcconnell5260]

@@STOP2NWO I think he means how Greg Abbott uses fentanyl as something to get high while keeping fentanyl test strips off the streets?

[@STOP2NWO]

@@j.mcconnell5260 Would be good to know what he means?? Golden statue - some kind of "oscar", "golden globe" comes to mind?? Maybe he will chime in soon.

[@j.mcconnell5260]

@@STOP2NWO don't think the great Micheal k Williams won an Oscar. Phillip Seymour Hoffman?

[@PHeMoX]

And then people still want to pretend weed isn't a gateway drug. It very much is.

[@noregertsyamsayin8011]

I agree but in a different way. With D.A.R.E. and all that stuff when I was young, you were always told how bad weed was, then you try it and see that it's not all that bad and you feel lied to. Then it leads to what other drugs have I been lied to about. This was also years ago when Drs. We're pushing all these other opioids on people. Drs say these are good for you and weed doesn't do anything like those drugs. The classification of weed to even be compared to any other drug is insane.

[@Anglo-EgyptianMan]

This was a great report, we have similar drug issues here in Australia.

[@rowstone3019]

Excellent journalism.

[@Lissa11638]

You go girl!! I'm praying for you!!! You are doing GREAT!!! SENDING LOVE & PRAYERS TO YOU...KEEP UP THE GOOD FIGHT!! I've been sober 3 years & all the hard work it takes is ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT & SO ARE YOU!! 🙏💗

[@Mr.Phoreskin]

I hope that man is a dad. The care and kindness he showed her in this interview would be greatly appreciated by some deserving kiddos💚