My struggle with addiction.

[@MannyPad]

You’re so real with your audience dude. So much respect to you.

[@alexanderdavis3679]

Camera angles, filters, song choices, and content. Today’s edit was dope!

[@Jon-qe5ky]

Dale, been a viewer for awhile but somehow never knew you struggle with addiction. I'm an alcoholic, and I can not bring myself to stick to going to meetings. I've tried quitting many many times. I just want you to know that you are someone I admire man. Seeing you struggle with addiction makes you all the more relatable, I'm going to put down the drink again, for good. Wish me luck. Just wish it wasn't so cold and snowy, could pick up the board instead

[@atrocious6139]

How’s the sobriety going up to now? Hope you’re doing well man

[@Logan.e_]

good luck bro

[@nickt2891]

17 years off heroin. Spent 3 months in prison because of my addiction. Used the time to get off it. Going to prison saved my life, I would be dead by now. Still get urges to this day, battles are won & lost but the war never ends. Stay strong Dale 💪🏻

[@zoecalsyn]

My dad’s 21 years sober and when he misses numerous meetings he’s said the same thing. It’s really dope seeing him and you and others be open about such a topic it’s hella real

[@tropicalJeremiah]

Proud of how far you’ve come dale ❤️

[@rageagainstthetoymachine2410]

4 months clean from pills for me, you got this dale.

[@daledecker]

So amazing man! Keep up the good fight

[@rageagainstthetoymachine2410]

thanks a lot man! it's still a daily battle, but a battle I'm going to win!

[@BobTheHilkin710]

oxys? xanax? valium? adderall? gabapentin? Kpins?

[@rageagainstthetoymachine2410]

+bob hilkin I didn't do oxy or any other pain aid because I never got high from any pain pill (even Opana) but yes, I was addicted to every other drug you named and many more, Xanax/Valium/Klonopin, I did Adderall now and then, Tramadol, Fioricet, and yes I did Neurontins as they treat bipolar disorder and I'm bipolar but they only made it 10x worse if you ask me...after 11 years of addiction I'm finally clean but depressed, bi-polar, and have a chemical imbalance but refuse to go back to drugs and keep digging a deeper hole.

[@a1d0t6]

RageAgainstTheToyMachine i wonder how you are now, two years later, u still exist on the internet, and if so, u still sober?

[@jayaye757]

"Don't cheer when someone takes a shot, cheer when someone takes a vitamin." - Mitch Hedberg

[@daledecker]

Dude I fucking love Mitch hedberg

[@ghostpalaceuwu]

Dad battles a no good ankle sprainer to nail some simple yet stylish maneuvers on the grind bar then discusses the proud achievement of sober living without those nasty brain beaters, wow great job Dad!

[@sprainedchakra8417]

Yung Spice 2 8 1 4 Rules dude

[@chrishougy443]

I could tell something was off bro I get the same way when I stray away from my program glad you're back my dude ... all the best bro

[@quackapatth]

those meetings are always there for you Dale not just people who are in recovery still, its for everyone whether youre sober 1 month or 10 years its a process

[@barrymccockner458]

Aidan Mulhern don't get it twisted.. Dale is still "in recovery" even with 7 years clean time.. sure, many recovering addicts stop going to daily meetings after they get a bit of clean time, but they are and always will be addicts. Recovery is an ongoing process; its not a "now I'm cured" situation; its a spiritual illness that affects you for the rest of your life.

[@yonJM]

I want to let you know that this video helps me a lot. I felt so happy i cried. You give me so much hope. This is my 5th day being drug free. I want anyone going through this to know that its gonna be okay. I will get through this and so will you. I was a former drug addict.

[@trentonp5878]

i bet your doing meth right now

[@gutwounds]

@@trentonp5878 meth heads dont use youtube 😂 Most likely snorting coke or fent or some sort of opiates

[@صبيفي]

Trenton P thats not coo 🖕🏻☹️

[@mike_osterman1]

Love ya man

[@kevinwilson7804]

hey Mike

[@mike_osterman1]

Kevin Wilson hi Kevin!

[@kevinwilson7804]

Omg 😮

[@colinkelley8371]

Hey man Ive been sober for 5 months going strong.

[@daledecker]

Hell yeah man that’s so sick! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@colinkelley8371]

Thanks bro! love your vids

[@evanbelli2822]

Good job bro keep it up

[@colinkelley8371]

Thanks bro!

[@evanbelli2822]

Colin Kelley hell yeah man we gotta stay together it ain't easy but I support your struggle

[@dannydominguez6565]

I know a lot of people that struggle with addiction, it’s sad to see that some can’t accept it. You took the step of bettering yourself and not damaging others around you. Also, I’m glad you started doing KZbin man. I feel like you’re one of the few that keeps it real. Thank you for being you Dale.

[@Brandonreisinger]

I have been clean from drugs and alcohol for 4 months. I work an active program, and attend these “meetings” regularly. I sold my truck and house and moved to Huntington Beach for treatment. I picked skateboarding back up to get me around town and to work. I’m so stoked now to be skating again and being the best that I can be one day at a time.

[@katgontijo]

the transparency you show is so inspiring. you don't hid the past, you talk about it and hope to inspire others in a world that definitely applauds people for doing drugs or getting drunk every day.

[@BLNKT.]

I just found your channel a few days ago since I started learning to skate this week. You're awesome, this video was super helpful since I struggle with intense anxiety and a lot of the same symptoms come up. Hope you keep being real and giving great advice like this! Love your channel.

[@kreep182]

Drug addiction can be associated with partying, but I think its mostly due to underlying mental issues. I might not be the person to talk about drug use, but I have very severe anxiety amd have been smoking on and off for the past 15 years, and I am aware of how much this disorder feeds into my addiction.

[@fantastick8943]

Mohammed Kortam does ur anxiety make u shake?

[@austinlyle3579]

I agree. My bipolar meds make me feel emotionless so I tend to use drugs and alcohol to cope and it makes it better but I know it’s not really working, it’s just a bandage

[@fantastick8943]

Ik it's a personal question but I really want to know if I have anxiety also

[@kreep182]

Fanta Stick yeah dude, it definitely does in certain social situations.

[@kreep182]

Wess Miyster thank you. I know its not going to help though. It COULD help make it a bit milder in the good days. But when it flares up, there is simply nothing I can do.

[@rw8641]

You're a good man Dale. We are here to support you 110%. Before my dad died, he was 5 years sober. I never followed his path. It's hard stuff man.

[@timr5185]

Being real with everyone and opening up like that is healthy. Sharing your story is really inspirational. I'm 30 n threw away 4 yrs but been on a better track for a good part of the last few yrs. It's good for the younger kids to hear this stuff. Keep up the hard work! So much respect!

[@spartan78ism]

Whenever i see someone like dale or any one in todays day and age go sober and openly talk about it, makes me have huge respect for the person. The Legend dale decker everyone.

[@crustybuns9344]

Just had my 5 years from drugs in November. From SE Michigan near detroit and heroin was good, cheap, and plentiful. Really glad to see you're making such strides. Love you dude.

[@jacobm92]

dude, i had no idea. ive been watching your channel for a good few months now. i hope you're doing good, but 7 years sober is fucking awesome. great job, keep going. ive had really hard times as well because of my depression. i never went to "meetings" for that but i intend on doing it soon. hope you're okay man.

[@xoutlawheartx3988]

I feel like talking about our sobriety (4 years myself) is as encouraging to us as it is to others who are struggling. Keep up the good work and stay strong.

[@_MoodGod_]

I kinda thought that’s what the meetings were but wasn’t sure. I myself am 3 years sober and I’ve been watching your videos for almost 2 years now and I can say that now more than ever you are an inspiration to me. Thank you for being honest and continuing to inspire. All love man.

[@andrewnunez2251]

Slammin beanies anyone?

[@SpechelzBrumak]

Slammin Popsockets!

[@Jordan-rs8yi]

Sniffing*

[@AZZURRIROX10]

We love you. You help inspire me to keep up my sobriety. I struggled A LOT my senior and junior year of hs... it was so bad and my life had no direction. Went inpatient and outpatient for months. I kept using after that during senior summer and a few times going into freshman yr of college(which some days I can't believe I even made it to college, Im moving forward and making great progress). I've changed a lot and had pretty much only my self as a support system. It's been really amazing to me to watch your vids and come across your channel. It's like a refresher and a reminder to keep taking care of myself. I consider you as a part of my support system even though you may have no idea about my life, and all of us are no doubt apart of your support system!! I'm incredibly proud of myself and you should be proud of yourself as well.

[@hunterwolff183]

As a fellow addict myself I know the struggle all to well! Much respect to you brother and stay strong! You know it works if you work it! You are an inspiration to me and my sobriety, you are a champion my friend!

[@Ben-tb1eb]

Dale man, I had no idea you went through this shit, and as much as i respected you and loved you before, now that I know the shit you went through, my respect for you is fucking eternal man, keep killing it bruh

[@7one2skateboarding10]

“If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking.”

[@scubasteve7408]

Underrated comment!

[@garrethgolden3856]

I had a year and a half back in 15. Got about 4 months now and got a setup the other day. Back skating and it’s great man. Much love. Thanks for this video. It’s great to see sobriety in skating for people like us that have the disease.

[@kevinkrutz924]

Dale you the man. The struggle is real. I got 5 years sober, but get into these my head, similar to you.. the posotive thing is you recognize it and step it up

[@JJgeetarisst]

I think it’s so awesome that you’re open about this stuff. It’s really important for people who have a platform to use it for good and you sharing your story I think really has a positive influence. My mom went to meetings a lot when I was younger and she’s been clean for nearly 20 years. I used to go with her a lot of the time and I think being around that helped me when I got older, and kept me from falling into some of the same stuff my friends did.

[@nollieflipcrook]

I am a fellow skateboarder and have had my issues with substance abuse as well, still am. And I appreciate and respect you for all the work that you do bro

[@chrisnobles8114]

Your a huge inspiration to me man. I am a recovering addict who is 4 and a half years strong ✊. I actually just turned 21 so now there's more stress than ever on me to maintain myself. Sense I was around 14 I got into alot of drugs because I lived in a super small town where there was any drug I could imagine at my finger tips. At 17 I got into some trouble and decided to change myself. I moved to a completely different place and cut off all connections to my old life. But here where I live now I have made a new set of friends that were good for me. But now that I'm 21 it seems everyone wants to party and it sucks. I sometimes feel like a loser because I refuse to go out and have "fun" with my "friends" although I Know better than to believe that it does cross my mind alot. But seeing you and what you do helps me to see a light at the end of the tunnel. And I want you to know that you impact my life in so many ways. Keep slammin bro! Much love ✊

[@FearAndFaith93]

Much respect for you, Dale. It takes a real, strong person to be able to open up about personal stuff like this to the internet. I know you probably get mostly support but still I think it's a great way to let other people know that feeling these type of things is normal and even the people on KZbin or TV struggle with some of the same stuff as we (people not in a spotlight) do. Also, I looked at the description for links for resources but didn't see them there. Just thought i'd let you know. Keep being awesome :)

[@damonmosshart5678]

Your not the only one. I am in it to brother. After watching your videos then seeing this you brought alot of hope to me. I thought I was honestly the only Skater in Recovery from drugs and alcohol. Thank you.

[@aarontimm]

this is how you make a relationship with your audience, this is dope bro its been 2 years but props to you homie, take care of yourself

[@MEfromTX]

Thank you for your honesty. I’ll have three years in May. You don’t sound preachy at all. People need to hear your story. Judging by other comments, your story helped others and that’s all that matters. Hell, it helped me. It’s inspirational to hear about someone who has been sober for 7 years. It gives others hope. Sort of like getting up to get a chip. It’s not bragging or preachy to get up and get your chip, it’s about showing others that the program works. That’s exactly what your video shows, a clear demonstration of the promises. Thanks again for your video.

[@daledecker]

That’s fucking awesome, truly glad to be of service.

[@aaronleghissa]

Dude I relate to so much of this, my fuse is getting shorter and shorter and kinda feel myself falling into bad ways with drugs and alcohol again. I really enjoyed hearing you explain your story. Self work is ALWAYS necessary Thank you

[@theCORBEILLEway]

I see you so differently now dale. In a good way. I really like your talk at 1:30. Really opened my eyes as to how mature you are. I respect you for your self work and working on your flaws. That only makes you a better person. No ones perfect but striving for the best you is never wrong. MAD RESPECT. Keep it up man. Love the videos too. I like it when it’s a “real” video with the “REAL” dale.

[@w3lfar368]

Thanks for talking about this Dale. More people need to. Both addiction and mental health present challenges and the more awareness and welfare that can be brought to this, the better. Love you and your videos. What you said about being low when not doing your inner work really hit home. I’ve been in a similar place.

[@medzor1]

I have struggling the pass 7 years or so I had 3 years clean but 2 years ago I fell in love with this chick that got into heroin and I’ve literally been climbing out of hell ever since but things are almost normal again. I’m glad your honest because it helps people mentally a lot and lets them know they aren’t the only ones.

[@IzakLuna]

You're real af man. Wish nothing but the best for you.

[@borys444]

So cool that u put urself out there like that in offering ur wisdom to others.HALT-hungry angry lonely tired those r the preemptive signs to relapse. Keep up the great work, real recognize real. Progression never perfection

[@jrod3029]

I've been clean from opiates, and the occasional benzodiazepines for over a year. I've been watching John Hill's videos for a while now, and just saw this vid. Your honesty and openness is refreshing. You got a new subscriber, my friend. Stay awesome!

[@daledecker]

Yo thanks man!

[@waa51797]

We should go through every day trying to be the best side of ourselves that we can be, but it’s hard to remember to think about that every day. A lot of times we get caught up in everyday routines and activities and lose sight of the personal goals that we truly want. All of us are stronger than we know, and you probably don’t need some sappy comment to make you feel better, but here you go. I’m in the middle of struggling right now so I feel like I can relate to you, a lot. Your videos help remind me to be my best possible self, so thank you. 🙏 have a good day.

[@killedinadvance5921]

good to hear you're sober Dale. straight edge for life.

[@CarInMyAss]

I appreciate you addressing something like this in a real way like this. I'm glad the meetings work for you. I've been on and off the hardest of the hard for a long time and a lot of it had to do with lifestyle like you said and I got hit by a car when I was skateboarding when I was about 14 and a lot of skateboard injuries Etc. The meetings don't work for me the people don't work for me I had to do it myself and fight myself on it to get it to work but whatever works for you or whatever works for whoever to help them is a good thing

[@brandendwyer4654]

Been sober for 7 years myself from drugs and alcohol as well man. Keep fighting Man!

[@derekgardner51]

We all love you thanks for being a light to our lives ❤️

[@BombsquadSB]

Coffee and Dale. Love the "it's my issue not anyone else's" mentality. No ivory tower bs. We appreciate you man keep doin' your thing.

[@Steve-vm1fi]

April will be 4 years sober for me. The first year was hard but after that it's gotten easier every year. keep it up dale!

[@MrTrixzzzz]

Three years sober. Thank you for this video. Seriously, thank you so much.

[@cassandrabreit5029]

thank you for being open with us, i know how hard it can be with things like that. i think the reminder to be working on myself and focusing on progressing is something i needed right now, too, so thank you

[@smithy456]

Been clean from heroin for 18 months, this video was really inspirational man

[@gordiewoodlee4468]

good for u for doing something about it man you have a lotta integrity

[@Publicskater304]

Much respect you deserve all the great stuff ahead as a person who has the struggles them selves with the same things I know it’s hard and I give you mad props man keep up the good work and don’t let things drag you down

[@steve7749]

Dale...your the man. Thanks for being soo real. Keep up the good work man. Mucho respect

[@kurtownsj00]

I always love hearing long term sobriety success stories, as i'm just two years in. You def got another subscriber! I stopped going to NA meetings because of the toxicity that existed at many of the ones I'd go to doing the "90 in 90". I DID find some truly good ones but at a certain point they started making me think MORE about the negative shit than I would have otherwise after a couple years clean. ps- I've broken both of my ankles by rolling them extremely too! :P

[@jacksonuru1889]

We all here for support, love you and your work 🙏🏾👏🏾

[@TheAshric]

Congrats on 7 years my brotha, it's a difficult road that I'm on as well and were all proud of you

[@mattstanbridge]

I don't know you but from human to human I'm proud of you.

[@Trey-jl9ru]

Holy shit dale has hair👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@bossman-jk9tl]

BootyBleach Wild shit

[@ChadBillAnderson]

It's nice listening to you talk about your sobriety etc. I had a pretty bad drinking problem for a while but I haven't had a drop now in about 2 years and 8 months. Keep up the good work, Dale.

[@joshkinkead8698]

Dale my dad was addicted to meth for a year and I slowly had to watch him die from the inside and it sucked he got his life back on track and now he's doing fine. But I'm just happy to see u back skateing and having fun just keep killin it duude.

[@eddie4410]

Gotta say I’m loving the vibe of this video, music , editing and mates skating and having fun. Thats what makes a good video. Good vid Dale

[@victormedina6024]

I’m proud of you man. Good job on working on your sobriety. I’ve seen several of my close friends do the same and I am so proud of all of you.

[@utahskater2003]

Keep being awsome man. My son and I look up to you. We really appreciate all of your content

[@daledecker]

That’s so awesome to hear thanks for the support

[@xfakeghosts]

I’ve lost a lot of my friends to the ‘party lifestyle’ even had a few actually die from drug overdoses. I had to distance myself from it because, although I never became addicted, I have a lot of family members that have various additions and could see the route I would end up down. My old friends never invite me to hang because all they do is party but I just don’t get it. Maybe it’s not the same for everyone but i can totally feel the darker part of myself want to cave to the drugs and alcohol when i take them. I can feel myself so tempted to just push it further and further and never stop. I can drink occasionally but even then i find myself subconsciously trying to out drink everyone and it fucking terrifies me. Like there’s a part of me I have no control over? Scary as fuck. I love ya Dale, you’re such a rad human and such a positive influence on this platform. I respect the hell out of you tbh my dude.

[@jaxono4765]

my dad used to struggle with drugs and alcohol too and he has been sober since I was 7 and go’s to AA meetings too ur a true inspiration.

[@daledecker]

glad he got help!

[@Snomadu]

It’s Been 2 years and only 25 people disliked. Mad respects for talking about this, keep it up!

[@w3lfar368]

My stepbrother died 2 years ago from an overdose at the age of 32. He had a long time addiction to opiates, cocaine and alcohol. My family and I tried to help him get clean many times but he’d already given up any hope of getting sober years ago. He was the life of the party and he couldn’t be tamed. I miss him. RIP Marty

[@bmane8546]

What a sick video. The skating and the realness is what keeps me coming back since day one. Killing it brotha ❤️

[@jejunefan17]

very well said. especially those last few sentences, thank you so much for uploading this dude

[@JustAyedan]

Tons of respect going your way! Take care of you first. I love your channel.

[@cfunk187]

Further away from a program the closer you are to a relapse. You can also have, "sober bottoms". Just keep on working my dude. Proud of you.

[@lionelinx7]

So proud of you Dale you're such am amazing and bright person, glad you were open with this.

[@AdiArvatz]

Great video, homie. Good to see your more personal side! Everyone deals with problems whether is addiction, depression, anxiety etc. and showing you're viewers that you're also human is great!

[@jwest88]

I've never really been attracted to drugs but I can understand why people would do them. I have had my fair share of time in depression and sometimes that feels like an addiction if that makes any sense. Being addicted to depression seems like a strange concept but when it feels like its something you can't escape it feels kind of like your addicted to it. Sometimes I listen to podcasts at work when I'm in a funk; like the Hilarious world of depression and Dopey. Listening to those help to remind me that we all struggle in some way and helps me to separate myself from the ball of misery I allow myself to be absorbed into. Skating sometimes helps but getting out and skating doesn't happen some of the days that it should. Glad you got sober and I hope we can all keep fighting to improve ourselves even if it's just a little.

[@tarronnez]

Your content is only getting better and better Dale, dedicated fan for sure

[@aaronmiles8286]

Hell yeah dawg! Thanks for sharing. I’m looking forward to two years sober on February 17th!

[@Pexodus11]

That's real shit my dude. 7 days clean myself. Keep being awesome man

[@SomeoneElsesStory]

There need to be more videos like this. Always good to share your story and try to potentially help someone else.

[@DylanTheClutchGuy]

My friend had a big cocaine addiction. Thankfully I pushed him enough to go and seek help. He's now clean for one year and even I'm greatful for that. Drugs/Alcahol suck, stay Edge

[@huubschellekens3315]

Hey man I love how real you are with your audience and just tell us your struggles, it takes a lot of confidence to do that. I’d love to meet you one day, the problem is that I live in the Netherlands.

[@Grabthembypussycat]

I’m going through the same thing I just accepted the fact that I was addict after Xmas I went through detox and going to meetings the cravings right now are fucking terrible i just pick up the board to get my mind off of it I actually picked up a skateboard again my therapist suggested for me to do so Edit: you’re a inspiration for me though seeing you’re 7 years sober gives me hope that I can stay sober too

[@TIME4BACON]

Love you Dale, you've been a huge inspiration not only to skating but my lifestyle and the way I look at life.

[@PaulGunnerMcGuire]

Good job Dale, 7 yrs is awesome! I just past 6 yrs, never went to AA/NA but I was in counseling at the VA heavy for the first 4 yrs. The thing that worked for me was when I realized how much I hated myself the way I was. The VA didn't treat me for drugs/alcohol but for PTSD and MDD. In general what I'm trying to get at is that people have a hard time accepting themselves. I don't think that anyone purposely becomes addicted, why would you slowly cut your life shorter. People like me don't even know how bad they are, or why they do it. There is always help someplace, if you even ??? Yourself then more that likely you have a problem. If any Vets need help finding a VAT and getting help you can lean on me and I will do my best. Thanks again Dale maybe I will be Slamming into you sometime. Not on purpose though, I'm as old as Dave but look like a suck a$$ poser. Just can't sk8 like I used to. Peace brother!! "Gunner" P.S. Buy Dale's merch!!!!!! Slammin!!!!

[@iamtdizzl]

Dale I've ben diggin the beard lately!

[@crusheen]

very few people on here understand intimately the Process you're talking about going through...and what it really looks like to go through a 12 step methodology of recovery with sincerity and "all the earnestness at our command". "Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path". I am on the same path my friend, and things are going so great. I was WAY down...just kept getting bigger equipment to dig further whenever I hit bottom, and it's been really difficult climbing out, but I just cleared 13 months of sobriety.

[@chowdermonsterr]

I’ve been skating for 26+ years and I have to say that skating is the one big thing that I can go out and do and get complete satisfaction from in the way that my drug of choice will do for me. I love skateboarding 100% skateboarder

[@dillonmcentee5663]

Dale this is really cool to see. I’ve been sober now for 16 months and Im in a program like aa. Cool to see someone that i look up to have the same shit going on

[@amyp792]

Yes I know what you mean. I struggle with alot of mental illness and I too struggle with addiction so Just wanted to say I'm proud of you for going to these meetings. I know this video was years ago but I hope you're ok at this present moment

[@luischaves1162]

Dale. You a real ass dude. Keep doing your thing man.

[@brettmuller4674]

Dale awesome chat. I can identify with your comments being sober nearly 19 years.

[@kevinwilson7804]

Much love Dale. Glad you could get through your drug and drinking problem.

[@transmutationdotse]

I lost my slammin t-shirt. Would love a new one ⭐❤

[@joshbellville1464]

I quit drinking but I smoke. I fully support you in sobriety! John Hill turned me on to you. Straight Edge? Bold, Youth of Today. You are a very cool dude. Thanks for taking Garrett on a journey. He needed nonskate content