The Road to Recovery

[@matts4006]

Hello I'm Matt and I am an addict and am 36 days clean. Thankyou for making this video ❣️ God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. Keep coming back xx

[@alexcareyfilms2205]

Thanks for watching and keep fighting! You got this!

[@samanthahincks9203]

Hey Matt! Checking in on you. I'm proud of you for your 36 days and I'm proud of each and every minute you continue to fight ❤ Idk you but I'm in your corner!

[@matts4006]

@@samanthahincks9203 G'day Samantha thankyou very much for your lovely words. Yeah my recovery is going great still. 39 days clean today and still doing a meeting every day. Are you in recovery yourself?

[@chewbaccassecretlovechild2607]

@@matts4006 l am about to begin my walk towards freedom

[@tt12012]

@@matts4006 hey man, thats awesome massive well done! May I ask how you're doing now?

[@marenawhite3322]

I’m almost 42 yrs clean. I stole my first drug at 13 and used my last just before I turned 20. Being clean through NA saved my life and gave me a life to live fully.

[@craigbrown2952]

Many of us tried religion, psychiatry, and medicine....none of these methods was sufficient for US until WE found each other in Narcotics Anonymous......33 years clean

[@katelynbrown98]

Thank you to everyone who's been brave enough to share their lives here. ❤

[@chrissawilliams1703]

I relapsed and today will be day 2 being sober. i've struggled on off my whole life since I was 15 im 40 now and always used alcohol to deal with things coming up and from other hard things in my life. my longest time i was ever sober was 200 and some days. So i'm really hoping this time i can do it again. I feel I only have this one more time before its too late for me. I was looking up stories where people are struggling or struggled with addiction. this one for sure will help me.

[@alexcareyfilms2205]

Remember, relapse is not failure but part of the journey. You can do it. We are rooting for you!

[@chrissawilliams1703]

@@alexcareyfilms2205 thank you 😊

[@shaunjaco4765]

Bro it's Shaun. Keep fighting I've been in your boots to many times. 3 a half years. God is good. Hit me up I luv u more than drugs

[@chrisheit1626]

Do not be to hard onyaself Shawn.Get back up .Accept you fall off the wagon .Its all good.Really you put so much unnecessary shame on yourself.

[@kimberlyahil]

To every single person in this video. You rock! Recovery works. Thank you for sharing your stories with us.

[@michaellapinski9366]

My name is Michael,I'm 10½ months clean and am really glad this showed up in my recommendations. Some things hit very hard and I wish the best for the strong souls who shared in this. I fortunately had an amazing childhood with both parents,2 step parents and grandparents on all 4 sides and had great friends and then 1 day I realized I've been a drug addict for 20+ years and all my best friends were dead and id overdosed a handful of times. Realizing this I tried to get clean but kept relapsing but had back issues so the pain pills and pain stayed an issue but I eventually got it under control and I am happy to say my meds are on point (seizure and depression mèds) and I've never been clean for this long since my very first use 25 +years ago. Thank you God for being well just for today

[@alexcareyfilms2205]

Way to go, Michael! That’s amazing! Keep fighting the good fight!

[@AJBuddha]

Proud of you man keep it up I’m 26 months clean I’m in a better state mentally & physically than I ever have before it was very difficult but everything was worth it

[@matts4006]

10 1/2 months is hugeeee !!! Well done Michael 🤘my story is one similar to yours. My life is turning around 10 fold. Keep fighting the good fight brother. It works if you work it.

[@michaellapinski9366]

@@matts4006 thank you very much bud,that's really cool I appreciate your time and I am happy for you as well and wish nothing more than wonderful blessings for you and your family

[@Globelle]

I am so proud of you!!! Stay strong because YOU deserve it!!!! You are helping others.

[@Kamau1865]

Watching this from England. Just wanted to say I hope all the people in this documentary stay clean and sober. Thanks so much for sharing your important perspectives.

[@shaunjaco4765]

Thank you u.k. please share. It's Shaun I would luv to share my story in schools overseas. I hate drugs and would like to catch it b4 it becomes a addict

[@TherapyToThePoint]

There is a lot of stigma associated with addiction. When we are less judgmental, people will seek out the help that they need.

[@michellebaldwin257]

This all sounds so much like my life

[@shaunjaco4765]

Hi it's Shaun from the documentary thank u for being supportive. I'm over 3 years clean .let people know. This is 1 of the proudest this I ever be part of

[@ronny3117]

Most addicts are victims of child abuse and are not at fault. Reparenting yourself is key to recovery and putting yourself first is essential. Stop trying so hard to find external support and start developing your own parental skills. You must support and nurture yourself before you can be anything for anyone. Relapse is the result of unprocessed trauma! Sussecful recovery is a commitment to become your own parent and best friend. It is not your fault!

[@katelynbrown98]

Exactly. This right here.

[@sciencenotsrigma]

Thank you! This is so true.

[@pieceofschmidt4u]

I work as a substance abuse counselor in a rehab. I show this video to my clients. Great video, thank you

[@DefyingTheOddsYT]

It is a great video! I saw this in a rehab myself a few years ago. Am on the path to being a substance abuse counselor now and I too want to be able to show this one day

[@DefyingTheOddsYT]

❤

[@sciencenotsrigma]

@@DefyingTheOddsYT. You can do it!

[@shaunjaco4765]

Hey its Shaun. Thank you .if u show this I'm available for group session over zoom. Please keep sharing this helps me in my recovery

[@shaunjaco4765]

Thank you so much

[@pete-hs9ok]

Hi. Thank you for sharing all your stories. I'm 113 days clean and my recovery is the most important thing to me. I did a 60 day inpatient program and now doing IOP. I'm 45 and first put a needle in my arm when I was 18. I was able to hide my addiction for decades. In the last few years I've been on fentanyl and with that my addiction was no longer able to be hidden,at least enough to continue life. Thank God for my recovery, because I'm sure as hell certain I would be dead now.

[@alexcareyfilms2205]

Congratulations Pete! Glad you’re still with us. Keep up the fight! Thanks for watching!

[@andrewflower2991]

Congratulations 🎉🎉. Day by day my friend.

[@MissUnderstoodasAlways]

279 days today. Trying to go longer. Thank you for this video.

[@erimozata5120]

How are you?

[@MissUnderstoodasAlways]

@@erimozata5120 hi I’m well. How are you?

[@Dana_Lynn]

It's so important to not only release all of that old negative energy that has built up within you for so long, but it's also so important to learn NEW WAYS, healthier ways to deal with any potential future pain, stress, loss, grief, etc. because unfortunately life is not easy. It's full of painful experiences. But you know your old ways of dealing with them never worked. Learning how to let go is one of the most difficult but most important things in staying clean. Every emotion carries its own energy. Negative emotions come with negative energy and when you stuff that energy down and you don't learn how to allow yourself to feel those emotions, accept them, let them move through you and then let them go, it will once again continue to build up inside of you and eventually you will break again. Don't allow yourself to break again. You are so much stronger than any bad thing that can happen to you in your life. ❤

[@daniey7112]

watching this in malaysia. started my addiction mid 2023 i decided to stop this year, it's been a month now since i quit drug . it has been very difficult for me, losing appetite, having difficulty sleeping , woke up sore sometimes, bad mood constantly. it just so hard to made myself happy but there is some improvement which is good. regreted taking that stuff😅. remember you're not fighting alone👍😊

[@daniey7112]

if curious, the drug that i took was called pedem here in my country but some call it magic mushrooms. kept having negative thought everytime i took it, it sadden me knowing i could never be the same guy i once was. 😢

[@durace99]

Are you taking ubai? Theres a Malaysia video on yt with arris trying to quit and the execution for over 15g.

[@merolynkerowa9614]

To the people in this video you're loved because I learnt a lesson from your stories that I must love myself and that I must watch my environment! That's powerful. My problem is a relationship issue but your road to recovery stories taught me how to recover from my stress and anxiety. Thank you all and may God grant you the freedom.

[@cod410]

Showed this to my substance abuse patients and they liked it. I really liked it myself. Almost cried a few times. So relieved that the 3 shots of Narcan brought the last guy back. The world is beautiful with him and it should stay that way. His wisdom and love deserves to be here.

[@alexcareyfilms2205]

Glad to hear they enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing! He sure does deserve to be here- He is an incredible soul.

[@shaunjaco4765]

It's 3 shots Shaun. I luv u for your comment. I'm still clean Jesus saved me from the needle

[@jopageriandme]

Thank you for honesty expressed in the video. As an alcoholic and addict,quitting is only the first of many important steps or changes. Saying sober and clean on a daily basis is where the magic happens. Shit will continue to go down in life,but I’ve learned new ways of facing life as it comes at me. Learning to grow up in recovery,to appreciate the simple gifts in each day and to be be grateful for another chance at life. Facing and dealing w emotional pain is the real challenge. When in pain I try to think of the clouds floating across the sky ,saying to myself this ‘too shall pass’ and re-commit myself to not picking up…no matter what ! It gets easier and life gets better…..hang in there!👊🏾👋🏾

[@alexcareyfilms2205]

Thank you for the inspiring message!

[@sciencenotsrigma]

There are many documentaries about addiction and that’s good. I’m glad to see one about recovery. I’ve been in recovery for 6 years and if I had seen this before, it might have given me hope that I could recover, sooner.

[@shaunjaco4765]

Keep pushing. Would like to hear yours one day

[@TonyHoffman]

Proud of every person who shared their story here! 🙌🏻

[@emperorpatrisia5771]

I love when he said ‘ I’ve got to get addicted to something else’

[@donnamariedavidson5065]

This truly lifted my spirits.Thank you so much.

[@missykirchstein3338]

Truly inspirational. They all said nobody believed in them. I've seen this type of program work. It is a journey, and the road never ends, but keep going. You can do it. I believe in you.

[@BazGravett]

Baz greatful recovering addict . loved this and i would never give up my seat and will continue to work a 12 step program for the rest of my life 🙏 16 months clean today . thank you for this channel and god bless x

[@tristanmason7405]

SHAWN, you are rockin’ you have won the fight! Congrats to you, your lady, and your family!

[@shaunjaco4765]

Thank you it's Shaun. Sadly I'm divorced now but I love myself and don't want to be around drugs not even in my house or my ex wife Thank you please share tell a friend. I love you more than drugs

[@tristanmason7405]

Sounds good stay at it, all the best T

[@marciagalvan1413]

Thank you all for being vulnerable, and willing to share your inspirational stories to help others, bring awareness to this crisis, and help reduce stigma around substance use. Every single one of you is deserving of recovery, deserving of the opportunity to heal from the things that have caused you pain, deserving of HAPPINESS. And, every single one of you is more than your diagnosis, more than the worst thing you've ever done. You are all worth it, and I'm rooting for all of you!!

[@wolfmoon3431]

Beautifully said🦋💞🦋

[@sciencenotsrigma]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@gardinerappraisal5679]

This is such an amazing film. The stories are inspiring. May each person in the film continue to grow in strength and resolve to live their best life. May you always have an escape route when it seems too hard. Thank you for sharing your heart and for encouraging others that a different life is possible.

[@J.G.R-68]

I'm not a drug addict but I lost my dad to an addiction. Keep on keeping on. You are all doing so amazing ❤

[@shaunjaco4765]

It's Shaun. Sorry for your loss. My son tells me everyday he is proud of me. God is good. I wanted better for him

[@sharonpinkerton8297]

I love these beautiful, hopeful stories

[@axelvandy2523]

Wow that is a very profound and hope giving story. That gave me a lot of hope. And yeah I've tried on my own but that monster pull is very very very strong. At least to me it is. I cried a lot watching it. I've been an addict all my life but the last 20 years .... I'm really really sick of it. Soon I'm gonna go to a 7 months program (4th rehab) and even though I know it's gonna be extremely hard, I deserve to be happy and I've got a wonderful and incredible woman that don't drink smoke or take drugs by my side that helped me tremondously and makes me wanna fight my demons even more. I'm scared to death... but I'm ready. hope this is the rock bottom for real this time cause I can't do it anymore. I wanna live. I wanna be free. And I wanna be happy.

[@sciencenotsrigma]

I hope you were able to go to the program and are on the path to complete it. If not, if you can read this, it’s not too late! It took me 5 treatment stays! If you follow through with a 7 month program of any value, you’re likely to see improvements in your health. Long term programs have a higher rate of success, because it takes the brain 1-3 years to heal from addiction, on average. It started to get much easier for me after 6 months, though. After that, I no longer had compelling thoughts of using all day, every day and I had some skills for handling those impulses, when they did show up. If you keep at it, the easier it gets. If you relapse, that doesn’t mean you lose all your progress. It is very common, in the first few years, because it does take time to heal. If you get back to recovery, it every day and every minute you don’t put that substance in your system, you are healing. It’s not about success or failure. It’s about doing something to improve your health, which we all deserve!

[@xxbodycountxx7626]

I live in this area. It is a huge issue here. This film helps. Thank You.

[@debraolivier2147]

A very real and very powerful documentary. So amazing to see that these recovered addicts are truly such nice people, I think it's important for people to see this. I am fortunate to not know any addicts, but this has really helped me change some pre-conceived judgement.

[@alexcareyfilms2205]

Thanks for the comment Debra! That’s exactly what we were hoping people would feel and what truly inspired the film to be made.

[@dustinuren2189]

I know a few of these people personally and one is a really good friend of mine and proud as fuck of dude!!!!!!

[@Simrata_]

I’ve been in recovery for a lifetime :) I found this film to be heartfelt…it brought back memories…. memories of me…who I was … the good and bad. Most importantly it feels good to remember where I come from…I’m not me without it…..love and light ❤

[@jeffsosenheimer6724]

Great story. God willing I'll be six years Clean from all drugs This Year

[@cashlaineharles2692]

Ty for sharing this video 💚💚💚 infinite love and gratitude...next month on the 11th going on 730 days ago I stepped into recovery from meth after 13 years 💚💚💚 and didnt look back!!! I love you all my brothers and sisters you can do this YOU ARE DOING IT!!! LOVE YALL INFINITELY 🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@alexcareyfilms2205]

So sweet! Congratulations on such an accomplishment! Keep fighting the good fight!

[@mollyt1416]

Fantastic

[@donnamaracle2412]

I am n recovery thankful for all supports of family friends and ppl I've met n recovery. The mental aspects of recovery have been harder some days. Ppl around me think I am good not using but don't realize the mental issues I still have to o deal with. All the hurt I caused weighs heavy on me Thank you everyone for sharing your stories. ❤

[@alexcareyfilms2205]

Keep fighting the good fight and thanks for watching❤️

[@shaunjaco4765]

Bro it's Shaun. It been over 3 years for me wish I would have read your comment sooner. I just started this year working on my head.cause I realized my feelings came back and I'm a real mess.im proud of you

[@beaniemccheese9990]

Thank all of you for sharing your stories! I wish you all the best! Shawn I met u once in avoca and bought an old model a grill from you, you can beat this, keep fighting! Great job with this film.

[@RussellVincent-rl7ms]

Shaun you can do it and never give up on yourself.

[@shaunjaco4765]

It's Shaun. Is doing it. Thank you. Praise Jesus

[@Globelle]

I am so proud of you all and I hope you continue to keep growing and doing great things!!! May God Bless you all!!!!

[@wolfmoon3431]

I so admire the participants in this documentary for their courage, integrity and honesty in sharing their individual stories of addiction and recovery (which, may also, hopefully help other people who are battling their own personal demons of addiction and provide greater understanding to their families and loved one's)💞 It is a subject that deeply resonates in my heart, as I also, struggled with serious addiction (to both, heroin and amphetamines) in my youth. Although, my physical addiction lasted for a period of 7 years (before I became completely clean and detoxed from my methadone programme), the journey of my psychological, emotional (and spititual) recovery took far longer. It was an extremely challenging, often painful, deeply uncomfortable and complex process to truly regain my life and sense of 'Self' back and emotional and mental stability (as well as, working through the reasons for my drug use in the first place). Although, I have remained clean for 14 years now, it is only in recent years, that, I have truly begun to 'live' life and no longer feel trapped by the shadows and burdens of the past. I truly Wish all the participants in this film, the absolute best in the success of their recovery (Shaun I am so rooting for you, you CAN do it, you just have to truly choose to). I Wish them all happy, healthy and positive futures🌈🙏🌿💞🕊🌠

[@alexcareyfilms2205]

Thank you for sharing your story. You’re an inspiration ❤️.

[@shaunjaco4765]

Hey its Shaun. Thank you and this year I came to understand that I truly need to fix my head quitting drugs is most definitely been a battle in my life and took everything and everyone from me I'm over 3 years clean now from drugs. But very alone because I didn't think I needed to fix the stuff in my head.i want to be loved but until I fix me I won't be in another relationship. I'm not good to myself much less to another woman who doesn't deserve my mental breakdowns thank you for watching this it truly is one of my proudest moments in my life ❤️

[@wolfmoon3431]

@@shaunjaco4765 Hey Shaun, thank you so much for the update😊 I am so proud of you for taking that path of recovery. It really is the most challenging journey anybody can ever make and if, ever you need any support in that process (which, I very much understand the complexities of), you are more than welcome to contact me privately. You are absolutely right about loving and healing yourself before your ready to be loved by anyone else or, can navigate the emotional entanglement of a romantic relationship in a balanced and healthy way (I have been on that Self-love journey for a quite a few years now). Be super kind and compassionate to yourself and Wishing so many future (and present) blessings 🕊💗🕊

[@wolfmoon3431]

​@@shaunjaco4765 Hey Shaun, Thank you, so much for the update😊 I am so proud of you for choosing that path of recovery. It is truly the most challenging journey that anybody can make (if ever you need any support with that process, which I very much understand the complexities of, you are more than welcome to contact me privately). You are absolutely right about needing to love and heal yourself first before you can invite someone else to love you or, are ready to navigate the emotional entanglement of a romantic relationship in a healthy and balanced way (I have been on that Self-love journey for quite a few years now). Be kind and compassionate to yourself and I wish you so many future (and present) blessings🕊💗🕊

[@subru1003]

Well done video about something that affects us all. Thx

[@johngarcia8827]

Thank you for making this. It's inspiring. Drug addiction is horrible. I relapsed 4 years ago and thought I ruined my life forever and I'll never be ok much less happy or have any meaning in my life. I'm on day one watching this because I'm scared to relapse

[@brandewoodandfamily6282]

I am in recovery myself and our stories share so many similarities and yet so many differences! Thank you for sharing with us we need to hear more stories 😍

[@fifilamoore1718]

❤No disrespect just keeping it real , how ever the guy at the start has a weight problem that’s food addiction which is just a killer like drugs. Weight like that leads to a young er death. No hate ment just food for thought no pun intended fifi❤🫶🏻

[@sciencenotsrigma]

⁠@@fifilamoore1718. Probably, we substitute food for our original addiction. Also, a lot of us don’t eat regularly, in active addiction. The body goes into starvation mode. When it finally gets food, it stores all the fat it can, I case it happens again. Many people also get psychiatric treatment and medication, in dual diagnosis treatment. I needed that to get my underlying mental health issues under control. Later, I was able to change medications and eliminate some. Then I lost the weight medication caused, initially. In the beginning, we do what we have to do to abstain from your drug(s) of abuse. Later, you can work on the rest of your health issues. Initial weight gain is not a death sentence, not like adulterated street drugs are. It’s OK to take one thing at a time and work on it.

[@jessierussell6905]

Really good documentary.its why people like you all that helps other's get the support ,motivation and confidence to a better future and life.👍

[@jonathanshih7233]

Inspiration and hope from these great souls!

[@AJBuddha]

We DO recover You can accomplish anything you put your mind to if you truly believe you are capable Also I really know my true self now I didn’t know who I was my whole life it’s crazy when I started to realize that I had a complete epiphany & did a 180 I’m doing everything the polar opposite of how I did it before

[@Rugmunchersauce3]

It's always a struggle, leading a "normal" , straight life, somedays are harder than others, sometimes it seems to bé levelling out and getting a BIT easier and then one day something or LOTS of shitty things happen, or you can just feel so down and you don't even know why...all these massive triggers, temptations...but people keep telling me it does get easier. It's just a long, hard road. I been clean(medically assisted 😔)for two years now with only one Big Lost Weekend ... it's still difficult, I keep thinking it should be so much easier by now, just gotta remind myself that "Rome wasn't built in a day". Am not Rome, don't want to be ! But my active addiction was for 30something years, so it's normal that it seems like forever to get better. I admire all the people in this film, and I want to thank them and thé support group that helps them...and ALL THE PEOPLE THAT TRY TO HELP THE BROKEN OR OUTCAST PEOPLE GET BETTER. Thé World needs more caring, understanding people like you and we all need to start helping each other, thé way we were intended to be as Human Beings. ☀️🌻🙏🤞💜

[@ericbrown6836]

I'm 45 days in due to choices I've made in the past it's my 3rd time in a Sober living program. This time around ecstasy pills almost took my life this time I'm doing my sober walk for me not my son my family but me IM THANKFUL FOR SOBER LIVING AMERICA.Thank you for stories I pray my story one day will help someone

[@laylascott6096]

The guy in the blue shirt I just wanted to give him the biggest hug throughout the whole thing 😢

[@shaunjaco4765]

Not sure if it was me .I'm Shaun from it .over 3 now and could use that hug

[@robertperez9444]

All I have to say is I don’t drink and I’m not a drug addict. But, had surgery and was given hydrocodone for a year straight. Now I am dependent. So, I am doing suboxone and plan to do a rapid detox at a year. Pray for me.

[@michaellapinski9366]

I will pray for you Robert P. We all must admit the powerlessness over substances and addiction. Good luck my brother

[@livpizzano3044]

God speed🙏🙏

[@paulasuprenant1435]

Stay clean and sober.😃🙏💗😁🍒😇 peace and happiness 💖😊

[@mahrya8916]

To everyone on the journey of recovery, remember that your strength is monumental, and your courage is inspiring. Each day you choose to move forward, you're taking a powerful step towards a brighter future. Recovery is not a race; it's a path of patience, growth, and self-discovery. Your resilience shines through the challenges, and with every small victory, you're rewriting your story. Keep believing in your ability to rise, because you are capable of overcoming obstacles and building the life you deserve. Your heart, your determination, and your perseverance are your superpowers. Sending you all the love and support on this brave journey. 💪❤️

[@JakeInfinite]

What a wonderful video. Thank you to the participants for sharing your stories. It's truly helped me through the day and I hope to continue turning my life around and maintaining sobriety longer than a year or two.

[@ConfusedCoffeePot-uj7jd]

The stories in this video were great. I can relate to each story in one way or another. Recovery is the best part of my story.

[@RealCloutTelevision3.0]

Love ur video will share on my channel I want to fight this war on drugs with you !

[@JoshBenitez-tu7pe]

I am trying again for the umteenth time to get off, this many years long binge!! Two days in and Iam feelin pretty worthless in a house full of addicts. I once was told that a man suffers and sacrifices to provide for his family. Suffering is what brings us closer to our creater but we are all insane and we repeat the same things that makes us suffer until the point most of us choose to continue life, no more. That forever sleep sounds so nice, right about now

[@alexandracarey974]

One day, one hour, one minute at a time. If your surroundings aren’t helping you, find something or someone that will. Your creator also offers tools to succeed and be stronger than the demons. There are always joys to appreciate, it just takes some refocusing sometimes. You got this!

[@Slick420Pgh]

I always love how in the movies somebody gets locked in a room for 3 days and they magically appear back as their old selves....IF IT WERE ONLY THAT EASY!!! Nobody shows the f*cking mental agony that follows you the rest of your lives. To each there own but I highly recommend getting into some sort of therapy. Anybody who doesnt think they are strong enough to kick i promise you are. Then u find out exactly how tough you are and never even knew it. Stay healthy everyone

[@Globelle]

PLEASE pray for my son Geno. PLEASE if your reading. He is in rehab for Fentanyl. I HATE this drug. I have already lost my stepson to it. If your reading this i am begging you to pray and if you have never struggled with addiction PLEASE LISTEN TO ALL OF US!!!!! God Bless you all for your testimony!!!

[@Chris-mb5lh]

Inspiring... loved the vid... thank you sooooo much. This was really heartfelt... full of a lot of "reality"... and self love and recovery reflections. Loved it. ... made me weepy... xo

[@billiestyles1706]

My Mum was drinking when pregnant with me, blah, blah, when i stopped blaming my past I got sober and clean. 14th July 2001, last day of use. We do recover

[@brendakakareka6767]

God is amazing ! So are you all!thank you for sharing your hope

[@karliann1]

You're all so amazing Im on 10 years myself.

[@alexcareyfilms2205]

That’s incredible Karli, keep fighting the good fight!

[@rodwilliams4170]

When the guy with the tatts say "I just have to keep getting high". That's it- if you can't quit you will need to keep getting high over and over and over and over and over for eternity or until it kills you whatever comes first. Please do something!! There are people who can support you - sponsors, friends and even complete strangers. If you commit so will others

[@xjryanrussellx]

All jokes aside it's crazy how much Ehthan looks like Slim Jesus. Proud of everyone in this video 👏👏👏👏

[@timstort8223]

Great video!! Spirit, strength and hope!

[@carlosbent5046]

Yeah I enjoyed watching listening 🎧 should be more promotion... It's an inside job...💯✌️🤔👍👍💥 Hope is good thing I love

[@katelynbrown98]

Prayers for Shaun and his family. I know the trauma he's living with is bearing down on him or else he wouldn't use again. I pray he can find therapy.

[@shaunjaco4765]

Thank u it's Shaun. Sadly I'm divorced 2 years now this year I made a pack with my self no relationship until I fix my head just because I'm clean I still have metal issues Thank u

[@georgezarycki2365]

Good job everyone ...great doc

[@user-rb7ns9yj5y]

The biggest thing i can say as one addict to another out there is that there are so many paths for recovery. Old school AA or NA isn't for everyone. I found the alternative 13 steps foe atheist agnostic worked for me. Don't let one aspect of recovery stop you, find the program that works, but 12 step programs work for any trauma bot just addiction to drugs.

[@Cynthia-ob7hj]

I think what hurts the most is that the skills you learned to cope with life began to fade away as the drug stronger getting off it was the first step was the hardest part

[@Cynthia-ob7hj]

I think the worst part about drug addiction is that you don't learn your lesson the first time and go through whatever it takes to get off of the drugs and if you get here life again do you agree

[@VisibleMajority]

Clean 2.5 years and I’d never go back to that life. SAY HELL NO TO DRUGS! 🚫

[@livpizzano3044]

Honestly my dad says the same things.. I hope u stay true to ur word

[@livpizzano3044]

Godspeed 🙏

[@hollyinhell]

I hope each one of these individuals is doing well today.

[@wonderingsoul8021]

Ugh, their stories sound just like mine. Started on pain pills. Was hooked on them for 4 years. Swore I'd never do heroin. But i caved bc the sickness. Just never got into it with the needle. I overdosed, snorting it, which i didn't know was possible. Best of luck to everyone still sick n suffering. Stay sober!

[@rememberEP]

You can out whith one great motivation❤❤❤ patience my friendo.. stay calm n you ll se the road

[@victorialindley8368]

Stories are beautiful! A heads up though for LADC facilitators- there are a lot of visual triggers.

[@lalnunmawii9454]

27hrs clean of heroin after 7years. Hope i pull this through this time.

[@alexcareyfilms2205]

You can do it! You ARE strong enough!

[@donnamariedavidson5065]

I believe in you.

[@livpizzano3044]

Good luck , 👍

[@pacxckmigoloud1368]

How u doing brother God bless you 🙏🏻

[@hearanecho]

Ive been a drinker since i was 12, dad was a heavy drinker off work. Alot of bad/core memories. Went through abuse in child hood, and adult life mostly in adult hood due to my poor decisions and drinking. Id quit one year and start over the next. FOUND GOD and everything was lifted. I faultered when i lost the love of my life GMA. Family was torn after she left, i went on a 5 day binger and lost my bestfriend of 15 years. I realized i had hit rock bottom, almost got kicked out of med school and unaliving was in rotation in my mind the withdrawl was so horrid it was easier to drink more to ease the symptoms. Then i told myself if i dont stop now, if i think its bad now, itll only get worse...... spent a whole day on youtube and felt like i had a whole day of therapy. Beating myself up over failing sobriety over and over thinking on drink wont hurt and sometimes i can do one drink and other times id have 32 drinks no joke. Id black out and a week would go by and i wouldnt remember a dayummm thing. Felt like i was disapearing as a person and becomint someone i didnt want to be, gracefully with all my outbursts and anger the ones who know the sober me, said one day at a time..... & it gave me hope even though this is maybe my 5 time starting over in 10 years. Its better to start over than not at all..... GOOD LUCK FOLKS! WE GOT THIS ❤

[@amywoods2725]

Shaun thank God you are ok ! It’s Amy an ex from the past. I’m so proud of you! God bless you! Well comment back if you want to.

[@shaunjaco4765]

Thank you old girl who I was truly in luv with

[@Globelle]

To the young lady where did you go in South Carolina? My 22 year old son is in Florence at rehab and i am praying it helps with his fentanyl addiction

[@kdp1943]

I was addicted to heroin for 15 years..I have been clean for 7 years now and drive a semi truck..I want to make a video of my past life and wanted to know if I can use some parts of your video?

[@annamariehewitt3173]

I was a Opiate Addict and Vodka drinker right out of the bottle....I have been clean and sober for 20yrs and have never looked back...

[@fatherfigure5]

This would be a pretty cool video to show my group if it weren't so damn Triggering! You don't have to show people railing up lines to tell their story

[@livpizzano3044]

Well said

[@jarred-leighsouls4224]

I really appreciate this video it relates to me and it made me realize that we are all the same wish I could find some more videos but I don't seem to find any other videos please can someone send me a website that I can watch thanks

[@alexcareyfilms2205]

Glad to hear it was relevant for you and I hope it brought you comfort and strength. Be strong and keep fighting!

[@jarred-leighsouls4224]

Thank you Alex .I pray that all goes well for you and your family.its because of people like you that makes life worth living and I pray that your inspiration videos and advice that you keep spreading to us addicts touch many more that are going through the same struggle take time to watch and see what a difference u can make in their lives.thank and keep up the good work don't let anyone put you down.i say this in the wonderful name of JESUS CHRIST our saviour and protector JESUS CHRIST AMEN 🙏💖

[@jarred-leighsouls4224]

@@alexcareyfilms2205 so can you send me motivational videos and advice please.thank you

[@alexcareyfilms2205]

@@jarred-leighsouls4224 I wish I had things to send you. This film hadn’t started as a film project but rather I was asked to film a few interviews to replace an in person conference that couldn’t happen. Once I started piecing together the stories, it transitioned into something greater and we couldn’t stop ourselves. Their voices needed to be heard and their stories told. We needed to share the addicts perspective in a respectful manner they don’t always receive but deserve. If I hear of anything though, I’ll happily share.

[@jarred-leighsouls4224]

@@alexcareyfilms2205 I get back to you as soon as I am free thank you so much

[@mahrya8916]

I wonder how Shaun is doing right now?

[@shaunjaco4765]

Hey its Shaun. Sadly I'm going through divorce. And struggling with my mental health issues. But thank you Jesus over 3 years clean..I want people to know it's so very important to talk after getting clean all my years of addiction masked my feelings. Wow they are back and I fell into a depression really bad .I made a pack with myself this year I won't be in another relationship until I fix and love myself because I truly know I have issues and don't want to waste another woman's time on the broken me.thank u for watching and commenting. Luv u more than drugs 💓

[@KrisPoe-fe9oc]

That's facts if u don't want to b there and get the help u need leave and give ur spit to someone that does want the help 09-15-23 best day of my life

[@peterock9850]

Yeah I'm working on it . . I quit every day but I relapse every day 😅😅

[@rickhites8127]

Just got a call to talk to you Friday. Hope I get a chance .

[@hardeepsingh-wh5ue]

2 days Clean

[@alexcareyfilms2205]

One day at a time, you got this!

[@carlosbent5046]

Stick with the winners keep away from toxic ppl👏u got this👍🙏

[@violetcooper2221]

I'm 71 years old I been a addict im 30 days clean I'm living 1 day at a time thank y😮 ou I have been fighting drugs for12 im wanting to live drug free I have ta ken9😂Gods hand pray that I make it 1 day at a time.

[@traviswampler7529]

Man I’m going through it

[@alexcareyfilms2205]

Find strength in other things- you can do this!

[@wendystillhere8857]

Im not using but im not living. Im going back to rehab 😢

[@sharonpinkerton8297]

Yeah!!!!!

[@needmoreramsay]

It's 100 times easier, better when you just reach out and ask for help !! You CAN ask for medical detox, push, demand and commit to medical detox. It's the best and easiest way to free yourself from the slavery of addiction. Knowing that every time you wake up, your LEGAL, prescribed medicine is right there beside you means the rest of your minutes and hours of the day are FREE FOR YOU TO LIVE IT HOWEVER YOU WANT TO !!! You don't have to steal, lie, rob, betray, sell your time, morals and body. You can go back to bed, go for a walk, go to work, take your kids to the park, grow a garden, walk your dogs, ANYTHING YOU WANT. No more hussle, no more fear of running out, no more danger, no more sucking up to and pretending to like people you absolutely despise. FREEDOM. it's right there. Ask for it.

[@christineogak8823]

please l have questions if anyone here can help me What was your major take away from this film Please name at least 3 various treatments options who wants treatment for a substance use disorders and explain what the treatment options

[@shaunjaco4765]

It's Shaun. I don't understand what you mean please explain more

[@KoolT]

I wonder how many were back injured.

[@chrisheit1626]

Parol would help people who are not criminals who have addiction problems.

[@paulgram3967]

20 months Sober and not dead

[@VladyslavKL]

🕊

[@priscillakostura2064]

Should be titled : My story of getting Naltrexone . Are you still taking that prescription? 💊