Meth and Alcohol Addiction - ( I Quit! )

Meth and Alcohol enslaved me. 2 times in my life I hit rock bottom due to addiction. I ended up in jail and later in the hospital. I am a recovering addict. I learned what addiction is and why I never will use another mind-altering substance again. It is better to recover together. Join me on my journey to overcoming addiction and help others do the same. I quit and so can you!! Let's recover.
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Books we are going through in order
Staying Sober Terence T. Gorski: amzn.to/2VkT2cX
The Steps we took Joe McQ: amzn.to/2XMHgte
It will never happen to me by Claudia Black: amzn.to/2Vy5uVm
The Addictive Personality by Craig Nakken. The Addictive Personality by Craig Nakken.
Recommended
How Al-Anon Works for Families & Friends of Alcoholics by Al-Anon Family: amzn.to/2xVzFOv
The Little Big Book Dictionary: amzn.to/2yGonh4
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Resources
AA book: amzn.to/34SW8b9
NA book: amzn.to/2VEcVKR
This is the Intense outpatient program I went to for 5 months
Action Recovery IOP. actiontreatment...
Utah AA
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NA. Narcotics Anonymous
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AA Alcoholics Anonymous
www.aa.org/
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If you feel lead.
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[@RecoveringAddict]

How can you relate to my story? What do we have in common? How can we recover better together?

[@navysteve95]

Let me know if you can connect with? I missed court for my third DWI, which I got while I was on probation for my second DWI. When I came to and realized what I had done I grabbed that bottle and drank for Oblivion I ended up in jail as a result. While there I had one of dem tings Ya know... An ummmm... Ep-pee-fanny Some say it all snotty like epiphany but what ev's I realized that alcohol and drugs put me in the shitty position I was dying a day at a time in. So, when I got released, and I have to say I wanted to be clean and sober. I wanted to act like a citizen But I lasted five miserable days Then I relapsed Then I got two or three weeks And .... You guessed it Did that for about 18 months. It was the most miserable time in my life And the Blackouts became much worse For instance I once got in a Van with what seemed to be very ordinary hippies after a Grateful Dead show at Merriweather post in Columbia MD.Somehow I managed to stay functional, even took turns driving the Van I came back to earth Midway through Space at Red Rocks in Colorado It was cold out and I was missing a shoe. And on top of it I had no idea where I was The only person from the Van was in worse shape than me Sha had no shoes and was apparently missing some of her marbles from her collection. I will admit that I was very entertained that several people when approached.. Hippy Chic would say " Hey man, have you seen my Marbles? I lost my Marbles, have you seen them. What would have been a touching moment were the number of people who stopped and checked their pockets to see if they misplaced them I did not receive the Heartbeat of altruism that theoretically surrounds all Dead Heads So, getting back to me for a bit I found the least gross payphone and set out to make a collect call( while tripping my balls off. Not knowing where I was. I sought clarity from one of my fellow concert goers. All I did was ask "Where are we?" To which he replied "Earth!" I actually believe the Blessed Virgin made the call for me because some a phone call was made and I got a bus trip from Colorado to Baltimore With only one shoe. And this shoe, believe it or not totally saved my ass All anyone asked me was "what happened to the other shoe?" I was admonished for not taking care of my feet My dad told some half assed story about cannibalism during the Korean War Then after everything settled down, Mother and I went out back and shot at a bunch of old vynil albums Pretty anticlimactic huh? Up until the Blessed Virgin intervening this was a true chapter out of the life of Steve

[@RecoveringAddict]

LOL Yes I can relate!!

[@maryhollabaugh2229]

Helping others break the chains of addiction is what we have in common. Your videos have been an awesome resource for our program during this season! Thank you.

[@RecoveringAddict]

@@maryhollabaugh2229 You are welcome. Any way we can help please let us know.

[@MsGracieAnne]

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[@ConoceaDanielDominguez]

I know this guy is one of my closest friend and I know that he’s Saying is 100% true I saw him drunk almost every day but thanks God is getting out of that (love you bro praying for you) IM PROUD OF YOU !!

[@RecoveringAddict]

Thanks Brother!! Im glad to be sober I was a slave for too long. I hope to help anyone who suffers. Im going to put myself out there to show people they can recover from their addiction. I hope people see that drugs and alcohol are not worth it and that the end goal of drinking and drugs is to kill you!!.

[@sumtxflygrl1]

Great “from addiction to redemption” story. Thanks for sharing

[@RecoveringAddict]

Thanks for watching!!

[@russellsweeten547]

This is legit. So proud of my friend

[@RecoveringAddict]

Thanks brother. I couldn't be where I am with out you!!!

[@SoberJames]

+1

[@PutTheShovelDown]

Amazing story LT. It gives us all hope!

[@RecoveringAddict]

Thank you!

[@mattmcgee8046]

Today I decided to get sober I'm 38 and been dealing with addiction since I was 16. I'm tired of the guilt and shame. I poured out the rest of the boose I had.

[@RecoveringAddict]

Awesome good decision one you will not regret

[@karenlucci2154]

Found you through Sober James. Wishing you the best.

[@RecoveringAddict]

Thank you!! Im glad you came over to the channel!!

[@BackroadsArtStudio]

I am very proud of you. Thank you for sharing your journey because that helps others. Much love and respect to you and blessings for your future. I feel blessed to meet you. Sherry

[@RecoveringAddict]

Thank you for the kind words!!!

[@santosalexis1762]

A lot of people is stuck in this, im a drinker, i use meth to work, i have two full time jobs, recently i see myself that im missing job, i drink all very day, i get money working but i don't know how much i can hold

[@RecoveringAddict]

I was the same way it’s only a matter of time until it does fall apart it never gets better. Getting sober is the only answer

[@jaclyncastro]

This is amazing how you recovered from all that addiction! Glad you are serving others and helping them with your experience, Leonard!

[@RecoveringAddict]

Thank you! I’m glad we’re working for the Lord!

[@flymech03]

Wow dude, bounty hunters, documented insanity of relapse...I'm subscribed! I appreciate your sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@RecoveringAddict]

Thanks brother I hope it helps!!

[@SoberJames]

+1

[@jaeskull1575]

Wow. This is crazy. I'm so glad you got through this. Thank you for sharing your story. ❤

[@RecoveringAddict]

JAESKULL Amen I believe I’m stronger for it.. you should join us live tonight

[@lorimast]

I saw you on Put the Shovel Down. I can relate because my husband is an alcoholic in recovery. Love your channel! I subscribed!

[@RecoveringAddict]

Thank you very much. Im sure you and my wife would have a lot to talk about.

[@lorimast]

@@RecoveringAddict lol!!! That's true!

[@julielaw6488]

Well done!! The thing we have in common is you are somebody's son and I too have a son who is unfortunately not in recovery. Its been 20 heartbreaking years, my question to you is have you any advice on not enabling, and does it help to let go and let God ? It is hard being a parent I feel whatever I do is never the right thing x

[@RecoveringAddict]

Thank you! And the best way I can describe not enabling is to let him feel the consequences of his decisions. When I was drinking, for example, If I passed out in the front yard and my wife brought me in the house and tucked me in, that would be enabling. If she left me in the front yard to wake up to the sprinklers hitting me I wake up and go into the house and see the family doing family stuff then I would experience the consequences of my actions. And feeling that helped me realize what I was doing was not good. I hope that helps.

[@julielaw6488]

@@RecoveringAddict I have tried to distance myself so much and he always says I'm never there for him which makes me feel so guilty

[@Beh0ldas0n]

Thank you for sharing Sounds very familiar

[@RecoveringAddict]

Ruben Joseph you’re welcome!

[@teetortime6739]

Just watched this... Wow is all I can say.... In the midst of Covid19 here I am, trying to find virtual support & get Sober. I'd live to finally have in person meetings instead of virtual.

[@RecoveringAddict]

This to shall pass. We are here until then. And we’ll be here even after

[@NicolinaDanielle]

You can do it Michael

[@Spirits369]

Thanks

[@RecoveringAddict]

Your welcome

[@corydanielwolf5684]

Thanks! I really appreciate your channel!

[@RecoveringAddict]

Thanks man it was good taking to you

[@al69420]

I could tell right when the video started he was an AA guy, I’m not hating on that at all, it’s just not the route for me. Congrats on getting clean man!

[@RecoveringAddict]

Thank you. And everybody’s recovery is different no doubt about that just looked out there brother I have no doubt you’ll do great things

[@SonRaySinTv]

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK>>> MUCH PEACE from AUSTRALIA... def be here for upcoming streams and videos.. 6:29 ... .. NO MORE DRINKING>.. nice one champion..

[@RecoveringAddict]

Yes!! No more drinking! Thank you for the comment!

[@youknowwho5709]

Good shit

[@RecoveringAddict]

Thanks I hope it helps!!

[@Haveagreatpositiveday]

Absolutely love it man

[@RecoveringAddict]

Have a great positive day thank you!!

[@Beh0ldas0n]

Nice world history chart I have same one 🙏

[@RecoveringAddict]

Ruben Joseph thanks!!

[@ashzole]

1:18 TRANSLATION: He can not control his desire for drugs. He lacks the ability to restrain himself . Pay bills first or tweek? he chooses tweek. This is the profile of a dude who will say to his drug dealer, “i’ll show you my balls for a bump.”

[@RecoveringAddict]

Facts

[@Deltarig]

Lol he bailed himself out of jail with a stolen check book. That's gold.

[@RecoveringAddict]

Alex Del LOL. True story

[@Deltarig]

@@RecoveringAddict hehe very good.

[@adrianaadame8616]

This is awesome 🤘🏾

[@RecoveringAddict]

Thank you!!

[@AngelaNeff1966]

Thank you for sharing. I'm glad I'm your #667 subscriber and not 666. Lol

[@RecoveringAddict]

Lol thanks for breaking the curse 😂. For real thanks for the sub I’m glad you tuned in!

[@TheChupamilto]

Hey so do you guys have programs? My brother is in weber jail. Coming out in a few months. Has no place to stay. My mother put restriction order already. Let me know. Thanks.

[@RecoveringAddict]

We have an amazing online community! We don’t have anything like a sober living yet but we hope to one day. If you would like a link to our community let me know I’ll send you a link

[@TheChupamilto]

@@RecoveringAddict yes please if you can send me the link. Any places you can suggest for him to go to? I am in communication with him. If he gets close to my mom she can call the police and he would go back to jail again. so I want to offer him an option to go to a place right when he gets out. Any type of suggestion would be great so I can find him a place to stay when he gets out.

[@RecoveringAddict]

@@TheChupamilto here is the ink to our discord. discord.gg/UUgGjrgpXW

[@crustydinglecherry3451]

You is clean&sober about 6months now ?

[@RecoveringAddict]

Yes. Just passed 6 months! We go live every night @ 8 pm MST. You should come join us

[@tyronewilliams7451]

Good stuff man

[@RecoveringAddict]

Tyrone Williams thank you! How you doing?

[@tyronewilliams7451]

Recovering Addict good thanks for asking and again seeing you gives me hope

[@RecoveringAddict]

@Toby Jones Thank you brother

[@RecoveringAddict]

@@bradleystonerthedudefr Thank you for the love!! Really appreciate it.

[@RecoveringAddict]

@@bradleystonerthedudefr Good for you! Are you having fun?

[@jenbugg79]

11 days...

[@RecoveringAddict]

Yes!! Keep going!

[@jaydensnewlife8362]

Hey man. Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. I have recently started my own Recovery channel. Be great to have your support.

[@RecoveringAddict]

I just subscribed, watched your story Good on you brother. I would like to connect with you see what your plans are for your channel. Shoot me an email. [e-mail] .

[@jaydensnewlife8362]

Thanks mate! Yes I’ll shoot you an email brother