In Focus: How a former serial drug abuser kicked the habit for good

After finding him passed out on the toilet floor from abusing drugs one day, Alvin Chiong’s wife left him, taking their kids. He later thought of ending his life, until a voice came inside his head, telling him to take courage and to turn things around. His story: cna.asia/2D6NzQw
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[@krollpeter]

Mr. Chiong saved not only his but most importantly his families life. I do respect him for that.

[@goldjoinery]

He has gone on to help so many other families’ lives. Salute to him.

[@catherinesoh3962]

Alvin, it is really very brave of you to come forward to relate your drug addiction experience. You are fortunate that your stay at the halfway house was productive. Furthermore your wife's faith in you caused you to give up the drug habit. To marry her the second time brought your life with your children and her to a happy closure. Currently you can hold your head high and bring hope to others who have such problems.

[@dottielung]

There is hope even in the most hopeless of situations. Mad props to you, brother. 🙏👍😊😇

[@leewn2319]

👍👏👏 It takes great courage to share such painful past. May God continue to bless you , Mr Alvin Chiong & your family. Also applause to Mrs Chiong display of great love & forgiveness. May the Almighty be with you and your family. 👍👏👏

[@90taetaeya]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. You are brave. Hope more help will be given to drug abusers, help, not punishment.

[@MightyPooPSTEAM]

That smile when he mentioned that he married her for the second time!

[@saiful0414]

Abang, thank you for your courage to change ur life... i wish u all the best and hope u can help our bros be like u now. God bless you and ur family..

[@prettycatmint4514]

Love this series on real life inspiring stories. Hope each of the featured persons stay clean and motivate other troubled persons to take that first step to a life overhaul.

[@adrianlim116]

Suicide is never the solution to any problem. No matter how bad it seems there is light at the end of the tunnel.

[@rkninrknin4610]

This guys didnt fail in life its the system that has failed them school aithorities social workers what were u people doing when this kids were doing drugs n dropped out of school so early

[@Msunflowersecrets]

Rknin Rknin I just want to say that the system requires people to cooperate and want to be changed. What can your school and social workers do when individuals do not see that it is an issue and do not want to change? School and the social system plays an important role yes, but upbringing and willingness of the individuals plays an important role too. Rehabilitation and recovery is not easy and takes both hands to clap, the individual & the system.

[@rkninrknin4610]

@@Msunflowersecrets this kids mostly come from broken or disfuncyional families n homes their parents or families may not be the best people to guide them n the kids being so young thenselves cant defrenciate between right or wrong bec they do feel no one cares some may even come from abusive homes n thats y i said that it is the job of social workers n the school to see no child looses his way n the schools can step in to inform aithourities if they feel something is not right with the child this is ensure every child in singapore gets the right protection n education being a small island i dont think this task wld have been so difficult ps do u know only in recent years attending school has been made compulsory which means in early 70s eighthys it was not compulsory sad isnt it for such a developed country education was not made mandatory

[@reinventedtobestill7358]

Hi 5 brother. Continue to inspire in His Spirits. Our Lord is merciful. In bad times look up to our Lord. Hope we can cross path one day n meet in person. Meantime keep it up it is worth remarrying the wife. Wise move. That's truly love from a woman.

[@volterwoo]

Only Christ can change our lives! If you have not known Him, accept Christ as your Lord and Savior today!

[@user-rh3hh5nn4j]

There is no GOD, Jesus is just an ordinary person like you and me, there is no logic worshipping someone that is claimed to be God

[@volterwoo]

@@user-rh3hh5nn4j Thank you for sharing your thoughts and opinions about the existence of God. I can only share with you an emergency tip, some day you will definitely need it! Let say, one day you get into challenging situation that no one can help you, try calling out by saying "Lord Jesus! If you are real, save me." And from there you will know who Christ is!

[@budithibhanuraman143s7]

🙏🙏👍🙏👍🙄

[@aarya18216]

Second and 10th like!