"I was Introduced to Heroin in Prison" True Stories of Addiction

As a child, Dave made friends easily but was going through a lot of abuse at home. His family struggled financially because his father suffered from drug addiction. At seven years old, Dave started drinking beer and smoking marijuana for the first time. At nine, his dad’s girlfriend’s sister gave him Xanax to make him fall asleep. This allowed the adults to enjoy partying because he was out cold.
Dave started drinking more heavily and woke up one day laying behind the family’s garage. His friend’s dad caught him and said that he had to leave the house. He had to go back to living with his dad. Drinking on a regular basis led to him being brought to his dad’s job by the police. His dad’s boss eventually fired his dad and there was no longer steady money coming into the house. Dave felt an obligation to help make ends meet and started robbing people.
While incarcerated, Dave starts doing more and more drugs. He was doing meth, heroin, and pills. After four years of being incarcerated, he was being sent to a lower yard. Inmates were telling him that he was probably going to be incarcerated with sexual predators. He was told that he needed to take care of them when he arrived. Unfortunately, Dave had just gotten a bag of meth and wasn’t willing to let it go. He did a lot of it before getting on the bus to go to his new prison.
Dave started working through the steps when he got sent back to Arizona. He then went to a different yard that had a therapist offer his services to 21 inmates. They had to be pre-screened to see if they were chosen for the services offered. The therapist told him that Dave qualifies for the program, but he wasn’t sure that Dave was going to be able to put in the necessary effort to get the most out of it. Hearing that made Dave even more eager to show the doctor that he was wrong.
He was able to build a life for himself that he could be proud of. He was able to finish his sentence, got married and was able to have two children. He was able to become a support counselor for other inmates who are battling an addiction. Eventually, he became the director at Decision Points Center and has been able to have a fulfilling career that he loves.
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[@missywink1504]

This is one of the best shares of recovery I've heard. Thank you.

[@dhestondh]

This is so inspiring for me being 61 days sober I really want this in my life that's why I'm doing everything I am suggested to do

[@flogoph13]

Stay strong brother you got this 🙌🏼💙

[@carmenleal1711]

I’m praying 🙏🏼 for you a day at a time and with a short 🙏🏼 prayer…Stay strong you got this!!

[@jordanmcgrath5405]

Dave was one of the first speakers I heard at a 12-step meeting after relocating to a new town to get sober. If I remember correctly you were fairly fresh out in 2011. Since then I have watched this man become a beacon of hope to all. He has helped countless individuals, including myself. You know what you did for me Dave (Tony & Mary-Ann). Keep saving lives brother. Love ya buddy!

[@Detoxtorehabcenter]

He is a legend!

[@ichloefetti]

Thanks for commenting. Giving the rest of us hope

[@seanlanier5077]

This shit gives me fucking hope. Makes me want to fucking cry my heart out man.

[@zibsa843]

" I'll believe in you until you can believe in yourself" That's the best thing I've ever heard.

[@KatieDeGo]

I thank Doug and his family for believing in you and helping you become the person that you are today. Thank you for your story!

[@Detoxtorehabcenter]

🙌🙌💙

[@BossGamer08]

Isnt this doug Thing on tiktok

[@allansmasterspowerlifting.390]

Everyone has a different story and bottom but bottom line is drugs and alcohol brought us down. I actually used my 10 month prison term to get clean, workout and plan for a clean and sober life. So far so good coming up on 5 years in a month. Thank God for AA life is good today one day at a time.

[@an0therdimensi0n99]

Coming up on 7 myself. When I share that I started at 13 years old some people recoil like jeez that is young. Then you hear this video and dude was a seasoned vet user at 13 .... This channel is great at voicing stories that make my incredibly degenerate past seem like small fries. Amazin

[@allansmasterspowerlifting.390]

fknwht mail yes this channel is awesome. My use started around 15 years old. I ended up being a homeless drunk/drug addict. Went from institution to jail In a vicious cycle for well over a decade. It took going to prison for almost a year for me to see the light and change everything. Congratulations on seven years

[@an0therdimensi0n99]

@@allansmasterspowerlifting.390 i know your story bud, i've lived it except i was out there for 20 years. Let me leave you with some food for thought though so we aren't just glamorizing burning our lives to the ground: the amends you don't make, the universe will take. You know that $30 we burnt Aunt Sharon for years ago that you never paid back? It'll make you look at why that tire blowout had to happen to YOU at the worst possible time - a little differently.

[@cindyfitzgerald4500]

Allan Greenson Congratulations Allan! So good to hear a success story 😊

[@50shadesofShay.]

Congratulations

[@luciddreamwalking4203]

What an awesome interview. It’s amazing how a convict addict turned into a mentor inspiration. It goes to show that there is hope, that anything is possible.

[@Detoxtorehabcenter]

You're. so right Lucid! Our stories can help to another person, and sometimes we don't see it! There is always hope!🙌

[@timmurphy9983]

Very Inspiring I am two months clean of heroin after a long run but for sure it was the Doug's in my life that got me into treatment thank God for them so true that you can't do it alone

[@eatymceatison97]

Thank you so much for your opening up to all of us strangers. I found it heart-warming to hear you talk about how much love there still was between you and your father, despite all of the hardships you've had to endure.

[@Detoxtorehabcenter]

🙌🙌💙

[@leegeean2097]

When you don't know someone and still opens about life experiences is such a good feeling. We will always be inspired by your story and we have learned a lot that counts the most.

[@nancyburgos3581]

“I ain’t rich, but I’m rich”. That sentence brought tears to my eyes. Congratulations on your recovery journey. Your story is amazing. You the man Doug♥️

[@lafamilia2310]

Such an inspiring story. Being able to control and accept the reality is really good. I admire his sense of humor while telling his story.

[@obaladedamilola2432]

Wow..this is really inspiring especially for those who are addicts and think they can never free themselves from the chains of addiction. Anyone can be free. it just takes determinant and consistency.

[@carolechance6567]

Thank you for sharing your story, I'm sure it will help a lot of people. Your dad will be very proud of you x

[@Re-bl5sr]

You're a huge inspiration Dave, well done to you.

[@lesleyelliott4071]

I live in N. Ireland, how profound was this speaker.!! Well done Sir and may all your life be blessed with more great things to come. During these times (Covid) it was extremely refreshing listening to this man's journey, extremely uplifting, Thank you for sharing..

[@bradydelger7690]

Good stuff, love you dude

[@noblecherries7436]

It really good you shared this. It can really be devastating to come to terms with an addiction. This will help me and others believe we can conquer our addiction and we can

[@vh8765]

Thanks for sharing your story. Keep up the good fight! Your testimony gives others hope for sobriety.

[@Detoxtorehabcenter]

Thanks to you for watching us 🙌💙

[@orejokooluwafemi2634]

So touching and emotional. Really glade you could share with everyone.

[@rebajohnson8035]

What a great storyteller! Thank you for sharing your inspiring story!

[@adesojiogunbade7771]

So happy to read recover stories like this, happy of what you have become. I know it takes alot of sacrifices, but happy you made it

[@julieshelley9251]

What a great story. I lived in Gilbert, AZ and know people in Prescott. Very inspiring. So happy for you doll...xxoo from Philly!

[@seunola8268]

This is the greatest recovery ever. Thanks to Dave he had a change of heart.

[@amymclaughlin5155]

Wow. God is good.....what a story

[@jeroenjansen475]

thanks for sharing fellow

[@jefradrianstafford1230]

This is a Awesome interview! So proud of you!!!

[@dannykelly7159]

Love from Ireland man. You a cool guy

[@ayokunleemmanuel7255]

This is one of the best recovery story I have heard. The 12 steps procedure is really helping lots of people out

[@augustaukpong8038]

This is one recovery story that is so amazing. it will help addicts know they can become sober and be well at it. it can get better as we respond positively.

[@DebbiePeet]

God Bless You and Your Family FOREVER AMEN🙏 What a Wonderful Ending I Pray You Will Be Able To Help Many More People AMEN🙏

[@matthewrosenbaum3101]

Love your story and you hang in there and i am proud of you. God will always see you through everthing

[@Detoxtorehabcenter]

Thank you Matthew for you support! 💙

[@ibukunabel9008]

Glory be to God for using detox to rehab by bringing Dave back to his feet. It takes the grace of God for Dave to come back to his right senses with all those things he has experience.

[@crystalfrancis5977]

There are wonderful people who care.

[@dreasmom2789]

Think I recognize this man. Oh yah it's the happiness of being clean and sober,😁 on January 1st 2021 I've been sober and not smoking for 3 months. 3 months and 8 days now. I'm 62 years old and I think finally I'm one of those people that just is sick and tired of it. For some reason I did just a bit have a twinge I want him to drink. Then I ran across the channel. And it's one of the best channels on KZbin that I found. Cheers everyone good luck to everyone who is struggling.

[@rotimiemmanuel4841]

Sincerely, this true life story really amazed me. This is a platform for others who are in Dave's shoes, to learn.

[@ilsejackson1068]

Thankyou

[@brandonwilliams6460]

He is an incredibly good story teller. Very interested from start to finish and I respect the effort. Thanks for sharing

[@Detoxtorehabcenter]

His story is incredible!🙌💙Thank you for watching us!

[@jorgeloya6420]

Wow what an inspirational story... This man is a hero.... Proof that quiting bad addiction is a turning point in someone's life..

[@Detoxtorehabcenter]

We are so proud of him.

[@user-on7ns6jh4c]

This is a very touching story. Learned a lot from this but glad he recovered.

[@raenoe4373]

One of the most inspiring stories that I've heard in a long time! I've gone teary eyed hearing his story. What an inspiration. Thank you for sharing this great story with us. Hope that he is doing well and I wish him the best of luck.

[@Detoxtorehabcenter]

Couldn't agree more!

[@jakestagg]

This guy has that likeable spark about him

[@akinwandeolaide9304]

The story is touching. No situation is permanent. Life can change for positive. One needs to be careful of being lured into heroine and alcohol stuff.

[@user-mh5ev5cx3i]

Love you buddy

[@ravemasterharu]

What amazes me is how he tells his story as if he is just walking down memory lane ha ha. Still he had come a long way, His demeanor talking about it indicates that he is in a happy place. Good for him.

[@azuarachel2491]

Your story is a very interesting and inspiring one as well. It's great that people can learn and see they can get over addiction.

[@Detoxtorehabcenter]

Absolutely!

[@matthewdean7507]

best one i’ve seem so far. your dad would be proud

[@marcusizayah]

I relate to so much of the stuff this guy says… it’s wild.

[@RobbieJayOfficial]

This dude is so dope at telling stories for real

[@oseghalevictory4981]

I'm glad I came across this recovery story, I would love to make it known to the world which I'm sure it will be a great inspiration to others out there.

[@Detoxtorehabcenter]

I hope so too! Thanks for watching!

[@alexopeyemi8030]

Dave went through alot but he later overcame it. Welldone Dave.

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nice upload Detox To Rehab. I killed that thumbs up on your video. Keep up the really good work.

[@Detoxtorehabcenter]

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

[@lovelylovely2614]

Your story really give me spirit,inspiring and enjoy story telling,even hard to say,but you with big heart want introduced your sober

[@Detoxtorehabcenter]

Wow, thank you

[@Tameeekababy]

This really touched my heart, I’m definitely taking my NA more seriously.

[@Detoxtorehabcenter]

Hey Tameka, We are so happy to read this! Taking seriously and work for your recovery is the best you can do! Regards!

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

I can feel Dave, in the age in which he had to play, he was given responsibilities. But instead of addicted to bad things he should take responsibility and support family . No issue after a long ,He understood and comeback with responsibility. That's great!!

[@darejibola2068]

Really feel for him to have gone through drugs in prison. In the end, am happy for him that he recovered to get hus life back.

[@cmg2437]

Thanks for bringing this information about Heroin, when we abuse it. It causes many life challenges for an addict of heroin, we shouldn't get addicted to heroin.

[@nonethelemmmmmmmmm]

Bravo. 🙏🇮🇹

[@sudhanshukumar9041]

This is the one of best video. I am very impressed with your video. Drugs and cocaine are very harmful for our body.

[@knowtechwithaman7254]

He was involved in addiction quite early in his life which is very lethal for any individual. But, the recovery is very inspiring🔥.

[@vickyem9495]

This is unbelievable. How could someone be introduced to Heroin even inside the prison. Anyway, thank God for the live Dave today.

[@MeDo-hp3gr]

Chapeau 👒

[@adebayooibukun4004]

Dave went to a great hard times which led him to taking in heroine. Thank God he found his way out of it.

[@mschanti22]

🙏🏻

[@Detoxtorehabcenter]

🙌💙

[@Adejokeokelola]

This is so pathetic, how do they get drugs in the prison. Infact, that should be the least place for drug abuse. In all, I love you courage.

[@user-mh5ev5cx3i]

Poor thing

[@babatundebunmi2507]

Heroin addiction is harmful. Addiction of any form should be avoided as much as possible.

[@benfemi9691]

It’s had to be a messy ride but I’m glad it’s all a good testimony now

[@jessebabs3102]

To me you have been trailing the part even before you were imprisoned. The problems start from parenting. Parents all over the world have so much work to do.

[@jshaka3769]

Bruh I can’t think of a worst place to get addicted to a drug let alone heroin.

[@lovelylovely2614]

Psicology treatment is the first one that we have to do first time while in recovery program, because this psicology Influence someone Attitude and action

[@babalolaabel540]

Dave experience is too much for him especially as a teenager. Being addicted to drugs and alcohol at this age wasn't a good one.

[@rarecringe2446]

damn bro

[@shufflegaming714]

How any person was allowed to take heroin in prison , Government should take strict action against it.

[@hvacwonders7081]

at 7!

[@davidcogan9936]

Love his tats

[@dannykelly7159]

He looks like billy Wright lol

[@Arizona_lilly]

He’s such a good talker he’s smart and handsome . I’m so sorry if his dad wasn’t always using etc I don’t think he would of ended up this way. Ohhh he’s short lol I thought he was at least 5”10 wow yes I hope life is good

[@Arizona_lilly]

He’s such handsome man

[@johnnygavin3654]

One you get hooked baby it's nobody else's fault, so don't do it.

[@babalolaabel540]

A lot of bad influence is happening in our prisons worldwide. The people in charge are not helping matters. There is a need for total over hauling.

[@kennylovewell1146]

Just for giggles what part of Texas are you from

[@temitopekolade6879]

This is a very pathetic story. Being in prison for him is suppose to rehabilitate him but it was otherwise. Glad he find recovery through sobriety.

[@enricecalandale5823]

Turn the background sounds/music off

[@northkings1998]

im trying to qiut herion i dont know if i can do it..to be honest im scared

[@DUFFYISBACK]

Davies a hardnut

[@tainehasselberg2272]

why do herion addicts tyipacally have great body art

[@NarLyNaRdi]

Because a lot of tattoo artists are junkies and we all run together. My tattoo artist was the one who got me to try H, after being an oxyhead. Plus, you can just sit there for hours on end and not feel a thing. My artist was amazing, when he was high. If he was sick, you better get him well first. He messed up a lot of my friends tats because they didn't know they needed to pay up front, to get good work.

[@tainehasselberg2272]

@@NarLyNaRdi interesting answer, makes perfect sense actually expet for the last thing wdym he messed up your friends tats because they didn't pay upfront?

[@NarLyNaRdi]

Sorry to get lazy at the end and not explain. My friends did not condone the use of heroin or did not know he was a junkie or they did know he was a junkie, and thought he would run away with their money, so most the time, he was sick, doing their tattoos because he didn't have the money yet to score dope.

[@tainehasselberg2272]

@@NarLyNaRdi ahhh yeah everything comes together, yeah that makes sense

[@earlmccain988]

How can i get high by takingEszopiclone.