I just watched this n I was wondering what is happening with the guy rn. I'm so happy to hear that he has changed n that he is still sober. All the best for him
I started doing drugs since my teenage, got addicted to heroin. Spent my whole life fighting heroin addiction. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
Amen God bless people. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health.
Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Australia. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.
YES very sure of Dr.benfungi. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
Congrats! I'm really happy for you that your wife decided to help you. I always admire those who beat their addiction. Knowing it's possible to fix your life knowing there's people out there that have done what I thought was impossible gives me hope I will make it through as well. Those who share their experiences don't know how much it helps when you're about to give up, it gives you the strength knowing somone who actully know what it's like to go through this tell you it's possible, it's not the same somone telling you you can do it when they have no idea what it's like, but hearing somone who knows what it's like that helps a lot since you understand it firsthand and made it out gives so much hope. so thanks for sharing.
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!
Yes, dr.sporessss I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.
I lost my Son Vincent to this epidemic, stupid me, I didn't know he was doing heroin laced with fentanyl. We did the tough love. That is bad, because he wanted to come home so bad, and my Husband said, NO. Now he's gone forever. If you have children young adults, Keep loving them, tell them how much you love them, because Tough Love is BS. Rock bottom for my Son was dying a lone in Detroit.
I've done a lot of things, never stuck a needle in my arm but I was definitely fighting some real demons. These videos help me realize how lucky I've been. Hard to believe doctors used to prescribe heroin for a cough.
I 🙏for you brother,I am still working on my opiat/heroin addiction and every day is a just a repeat of my life.I dream of a normal life wiht a nice girl and a dog,but I got a lot too work which before that can happen.
You are so right. Unless they've been affected by it or have been/ are an addict themselves, they don't know the nightmare of it. I am blessed to have my son back. He's been clean for 17 months.
That's awesome, I'm happy for you and hope everything stays on the straight and narrow. The sad truth is, when your an addict, it's THE most important thing in your life, you don't even realize the hell you put loved ones through.
It really hit me when (in part 1) his brother called him to tell him he was dropping out of rehab. I can only loosely imagine what it's like to feel the fear and remorse of being left alone in that struggle, by the one and only person that can truly understand it. He's been deserted, except for that needle and spoon sitting right there, willing to follow him faithfully to the end.
7 years clean !! Lost many friends ive overdosed a few times myself i cant tell you how lucky iam to have survived. Never ever will i touch that again.
Vinnie x weak. A true heroin addic don't give up. A true heroin addict keeps going . I've been addic socne i was 13, dont plan on stopping im 22 now. Keep years rolling keep drugs rolling
I was an addict like Jason. I got hooked on heroin in 2005. I was on it for 5yrs and went to rehab in 2010. I relapsed in 2015. I've been clean since. I'm glad he's doing well. I hope his brother gets help too.
I’m 7 weeks off methadone Chris but really suffering with 3-4 hours sleep and anxiety..I have no one to talk to which makes it harder still..I’m starting to doubt myself but no I have come this far and have to battle on..But it’s hard ❤..Love from Leeds England..So happy you got their, hope I can too
Stay strong mate. Take it one day at a time and trust me it will get better. You've done really well. I'll keep you in my prayers. Stay strong brother.
When the shot of him giving up all those pills came up I really felt for this guy, that's gotta be so hard to just surrender your feel goods. I hope hes doing well cause that is a major step.
Not just his "feel goods" but also the only thing that can take away the deep pain of withdrawals that can literally drive a person insane with how absolutely horrible it feels.
The most telling thing for me was the last thing he said, "I don't want my legacy to be 'this kid overdosed'". Notice how this 30 year old man thinks of himself as a kid. When I was addicted to opioids I was the same way. Now I'm 26, and getting clean last year is what finally made me realize I'm not a kid, I'm a man. And it made me want to be more responsible.
@@jrwizz I hope you deal with that pain eventually. You wont really ever get 100% over it, but I hope you find the courage to deal with it and be able to function mentally even with that pain over your shoulders.
I love how he speaks directly to Heroin, saying it will never take anything away from him again. It's so true...their lives get stolen, taken, from heroin. $5 a bag, easily available anywhere. They need support and understanding, not avoidance and criticism.
Maciej Iwanów rich addicts probably have enough to buy a few grams each time some times the poor addicts can only buy .1- a gram at a time. but poor people get as good a quality heroin as rich people do
This is so inspiring, Knowing that it’s possible to recover from any addiction. Heroin has always scared me so bad because I hate shots and injections. It’s best that it stays that way. But I’m so proud of people who can overcome any addictions.
Even people afraid of needles get into heroin. It immediately takes away any and every uncomfortable feeling and replaces it with the most heavenly, peaceful and sweet feeling that only opiates can give a person. Delicious self destruction.
Lie. Don't go to experts. They'll hook you up with other Opioids. Nobody has died of heroin withdrawals. Facts!! Don't need to make everything a business! It's so easy. At most the craving lasts for one day, the discomfort and pain lasts for two days (it's bearable after that). People losing their job and becoming homeless are hopeless and the biggest joke. They have very little determination and motivation to better their life. I intentionally got myself hooked on the heroine for 7 months just to see for myself how bad this demon is. I withdrew twice without a much problem. Life is 100X harder than heroine. At least it's true if you are from a developing country. On a scale of 0 to 10 the body pain and discomfort from the heroine I would honestly say is at best 0.3. Joker drugs. Heroine is a paper tiger. Only a weak man can't defeat a poppy plant.
He will do well. I went to rehab for heroin addiction and met many people who were not first-timers. They did well and are still doing well. BUT, you need to take care of yourself too. You're important too.
I am entering rehab tomorrow at 9am I have abused opiates for almost 13 years and I am so afraid. I'm mostly afraid of the withdrawals and having to face all the harsh reality of all my selfishness, my actions, hurting my family. It's so much coming into place almost like getting hit by a truck head on one minute your fine next your hit and have to wake up to face the truth. I need all the support I can get. Jason I support you whole heartedly and am proud of you for being opened to wanting a better life.
You can do it, jason. I was a heroin addict at one point and I OD'D multiple times. Last time i was addicted was 2 years ago and last time I shot up was a few months ago. I'm staying clean forever and not going back. We're in this together brother!
I've kicked heroin about a dozen times , mostly in jail . When you kick you feel a very strong rush of emotion the first day especially. Songs might make you cry , it can be really heavy. Drink water and exercise all you can .
You make it sound a little too easy? Were you really addicted? I used +10 years and when i was thrown in jail my 2 first weeks I was in such bad shape i didnt do anything but throw up, shit and feel so freakin bad. Last time I also had halucinations but that was from the benzoz, delirium its called in my language dont know if its the same in english but it was the worst i lived thru ever. However now i am free from drugs since 11 years:).
Kickin heroin in jail is nothing like kicking on the outside. Which sounds ridiculous to those who don't know but addicts who have been to jail and prison like I have know it's just different.
This poor dude has had so much taken away from him because this addiction... for anyone struggling to to come clean, you can do it. It was very hard for me but it’s worth it by so much.
i got addicted to heroin when i got out of the army thanks to a drug dealer i met while leaving the VA after i got cut off my meds....i got hooked so fast it's almost scary, it only took my own mother catching me, needle literally still in my arm, before i realized i needed help. One of the key elements to my recovery was finding what i was passionate in, which was grilling and cooking, so my therapist got me into some classes at the community college and i absolutely loved it! i even opened my own food truck and use part of my funds to donate to programs so other addicts can get help! a lot of times addiction stems from just the feeling of being useless so getting to rediscover yourself is the best method to recovery in my opinion
I watch these and see so much pain and struggle, my heart as well as my prayers go out to all of you. I wish you all nothing but great things on yor journey
Ive been dealing with heroin addiction for 10 years...i cant explain how difficult it is it is not a matter of weakness or willpower....i really hope this dude finds some peace because it only gets worse and worse the more you do it
It is ALL about weakness and willpower, if you don't have willpower you won't get clean. If your weak you won't STAY clean. Your mindset will not allow you to get clean. I speak from experience
Cichlidae Mayhem- you obviously know nothing about biochemistry/physiology. Addiction to substances literally has been scientifically proven, through fMRI studies, to change the structure of the brain. Please get out of 19th century thinking, regarding this subject. Addiction is not about "willpower" and that's backed up by many scientific studies, idiot.
You go into a rehab or just ride public transportation around Boston, anywhere in New England really, you will meet countless young people like Jason. It’s absolutely heartbreaking.
Im also a recovering addict. I have had 3 overdoses Thats caused life long damage to my body and health. Several rehabs I’ve been in. It’s a never ending battle I deal with still till this day but I’m clean and sober and that’s what counts!!! I will pray for you brother!!! We all need to hear each other’s story to keep going. Once you feel as if you got it , you never do !!! Stay in meetings and contact with other addicts. It’s going to save your life. I would love to see you make it my friend!!! Be safe. We need more news on addiction to help and support us as addicts. Thank you CBS news!!!!
I am an addiction specialist.. They did not show the harsh detox process. Thats when its crewcial that he is watched and relapse prevention technique should be put in place depending on the person's emotional state. This is the most important stage of the process to recovery. An addiction specialist has to be open and knowlegable enough to do a 1:1 session or a perfect psycho/education group session ending with some relapse prection excersies and a pistive feedback message. the first 1-3 days are the toughest. You have to pick a TX. Plan perfect to fit that currtin individuals needs and goals. most important is showing them that you genuinely care and are open and willing not to proved advice but to listen.. Actively listen to them with positive and uncoditional regard.
I have a cousin who is addicted to heroin. It’s horrible to see what it’s done to him and where he can end up if he doesn’t get out of it. I had seen him going thru withdrawal and it’s simply horrible.
These recovery folks are angels. I know a friend who is an addict in Texas but not sure how to send her to recovery as I am not in the States right now.
They’re a for profit business, not really angels. I bet this guy only got into treatment because he was willing to be in this news segment. A lot of these places cost thousands of dollars per day.
i am addicted to weed and curentlly fihgting it , first days clean no eating , pain, anxiety , insomnia and the list goes on, i was feeling like a heroin addict, so dont tell that bs that weed is not dangerous, it depens on the person and the mindset....anything can be a drug to a person
I ended up going into rehab thinking "Man, I'm gunna be surrounded by crackheads and heroin addicts.. I'm scared." Meanwhile in rehab a crackhead was my best friend, a heroin addict looked out for me on my first days. Addiction is addiction. We all make mistakes, sometimes we end up together to learn from each other. Remember behind every drug addict is your parents, your sister and brother, your kids, and maybe even you. Nobody wants to end up in rehab, we just want to get out of our addictions and back to feeling "normal" just like everyone else.
From these videos it's obvious Jason has a good heart and is a loving soul. I hope it's true that he is still sober. This kind of thing -- compassionate understanding, positive reinforcement, etc., are what people who find themselves beyond a point from which they cannot come back need. Not being locked up for months or years in a government cage. That helps NO ONE recover.
Breaks my heart. My dad just died alone, face first on the ground in Philadelphia because of herion and fentanyl. I remember talking to him so many times with the same voice and look on his face as Jason. I really pray and hope Jason stays clean and I’m praying for his brother too, and Jason’s godson.
it sucks I've been a addict for 13 years I'm fight the withdrawals I've been clean for 2 days all I want is sleep I don't wish this addiction on any buddy not even my worst enemies for any one that's fighting addition just fight through it it'll be over in the long run stay clean
How are you now? If you're still struggling then please get to a recovery. Live the natural high. It's a beautiful place. I've been clean 12 years now. You can do it too
Good on you my friend, I got clean before, but unfortunately that shitty demon has got me in a horrible grip yet again. I live in the 🇬🇧 and I've been trying my best to get the help I desperately need before I take an easy way out of life. I have a son and a Mrs, but the pain of the addiction makes me feel so very selfish and inconsiderate. And yeah I still don't give a shit, maybe when you get to read this, I might of already taken the easy route out??? Not by overdosing! Just an easy way of some sort??? Much love ❤️ to you and your family , Danny Lee Box from Kent, UK!!
Omg I feel so sorry for him man I've been there and it sucks cause ppl think it's easy to just stop the withdrawals are bad and I started heroin from a doctor giving OxyContin since I was 18 to 27 years of age
I don't how many people I have known hooked, to many to count, I do know this I was one...I did not know how much time had passed away, but after ''WOW'' 45 years I was clean at last...'' No joke''... From the first time I lit a joint to the last time I hit the pipe...Yes I am free at last... The few times I did go out to get help and found one place after another that were not able to give that which I needed... Was real hearting to me...It was like - ok this is not going to happen, so the hell with it and me, go get high again....Weed, liquid coke, Heroin, meth, Meth n coke, pills, LSD, masculine, downer and uppers, then back on meth for some time, was able to drop meth, but got on the pipe and there I remained, until 5 years ago...After a three day burn out, I had had enough... We shook hands and I said this is it, you will not see me in this condition again, I am done with this chit... And so be it, it has remain like that for the last 5 years... Not one time off the wagon, no weed, coke, meth, rock, no heroin, the funny thing heroin was always there in the back ground waiting...But this time I had killed him once and for all, free at last I was and to stay...I have a drink once in a while, but nothing else, and that means no more old friends, no more look what we can do... If I say I did this alone I am lying, someone ,something grabbed hold of me and helped pushed me along, A power greater then me was in on the fix...A day has not gone by without me giving thanks to that higher power... The world is not such a small place, only with our thinking do we make it small, I live today as a new person, a new human being, one of caring and of a great deal of love for that which has been given to me, it may be still the same old world, but not with same old me...I THANK GOD FOR ALL THAT HE HAS SHOWN ME, BECAUSE HE WAS THE POWER THAT BROUGHT ME OUT OF THE DARKNESS THAT I WAS IN....So we all must know that yes it can be done, the thing is we must want it that way... The will and the power are there match them up and live....JRC
Hi' there, sorry for the hurt but it is what it is... It helps to hear your comment, and so that is why I put them up, you hear of so many people today trying to find help, and there is very little out there, funny it is to know now it was there all the time, inside of us all... With the help that we can't seem to see, but it is there...you just need to look deep down inside and find yourself...Today I try and share what I have learned of myself and help out who ever it may be alone the way...I guess its about understanding self and that we do belong to that higher power God....thanks for your words........JRC
Two of best friends died from heroin.. they were good people.. awesome people, who made terrible decisions.please Don’t judge people who do heroin, they aren’t who they appear to be.. my buddies were Two of the most loving and giving people I knew, Who died from a terrible addiction.. get well Jason do it for all the addicts to give them hope
What a waste? He's taking the right steps to get clean. That's not a waste in my eyes. That is someone with courage and I have a lot of respect for that. Especially since I've had friends who've die from heroin and I've seen the grip it takes on people.
1:11 min my tears came out when I see this dude crying . I thank GOD because even do I try weed N cocaine I never try this drug . A lot of my friends that did it they called it the SATAN drug . And yes ! One of my friend lost everything , but the most important that he lost was the trust of he,s family .
Nasser El Sonbaty actually I have for over a year now because I need to be productive and get my career going and focus on college. But after I have my home, car and steady career going I will probably smoke again. Don't demonize weed. It's okay to use but not abuse. And by abuse I don't mean let it ruin your health because it won't. I mean don't spend all of your free time doing it. If you're living comfortably and have reached your goal in life then there shouldn't be any problem using it.
Thats actually a horrible sugestion to give kids you know weed is the gateway drug? most people who experiment with weed or xtc switch to coccaine or meth or go even higher up the ladder to heroine .
has nothing to do with being white or black mate, drugs erase race, religion everything, most ;dealers' are just runners anyway and you don't get to the 'face' whos making all the cash, in my 15 year of addiction to skag, white, pretty much everything, there was colours from every race involved, quite sad to play the race card really, ....but someone always does....
as a fellow opiate and benzo addict, this guy's story *does* resinate with me but he kinda ruined it in the first feature where they follow him around boston and he SNORTS the benzodiazepine klonopin (clonazepam). almost all (smart) addicts and even non-addicts who use drugs occasionally know that you're almost totally wasting a benzodiazepine when the route of administration you use is insufflation. since the majority of benzos are NOT water-soluble, they can't efficiently be absorbed by your nasal membranes, thus making the nasal bioavailability of benzos very low and so you barely get any of the drug into your system... just pop them.
My aunt was on heroin for years she got clean and kratom was one of the things she says helped her stay clean she introduced me to kratom it's wonderful they have energetic strains relaxing strains it helps with depression and anxiety too it's plant based made from a leaf mainly in Indonesia if you or someone you know is struggling or is trying hard not to relapse try kratom
4:00 - 'There's always gonna be a part of me that wants to get high...' I can relate. I was addicted to Mephedrone for the better part of a year, and I know it's not as "bad" of a drug or addictive of a drug, but it's still a drug. And to this day I still think back to that first bump and the feeling that stemmed from it, and the only thing keeping me from going back is the fact my mom had to drive me to hospital after overdosing. But that being said, I don't think many people realise just what taking drugs does to your mind, how it fucks you up for life. There's never going to be a single day that I don't want that same euphoric feeling again. It's like the first time you have sex, or that really fucking good meal you had that one time, you anti that again and again. Like I say, I understand my experience is nowhere near as severe as what some people have/are/will be going through, but it was experience enough to look at drug users in a totally different light. And no one will be able to see drug users for what they are unless they've taken drugs themselves.
Seth otto Regardless of whether it's "safe", it has no benefits to people who are going through withdrawal from drugs that actually affect the neuroreceptors that actually make you feel good
Bleachdrinker Bleach the average guy could smoke that and have fun. But addicts have a long history of addiction. They don’t need more drugs in their heads, no matter how safe.
Coming from an addict who is strongly opposed to traditional treatment; "when you're ready to quit you won't need a last shot." Think about that before your next go at detox/ rehab
I quit nicotine December 31st 2022. I can get a rough idea on how it might feel in the initial days. But, it pumps so much confidence to have known that you've conqueror your worst enemy. This guy's a warrior! ❤
The first couple days of withdrawal are real interesting. You’re not sober, you’re a mess. Only there’s less drugs dampening feelings. Some of the worst things you could ever think of go through your head. This is when you meet yourself again.
Anyone who is curious to know, as of March 2019, Jason is still clean and sober and he has a new baby girl with his longtime girlfriend. 👏🏼🙌🏼🎊🎉
I just watched this n I was wondering what is happening with the guy rn. I'm so happy to hear that he has changed n that he is still sober. All the best for him
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I started doing drugs since my teenage, got addicted to heroin. Spent my whole life fighting heroin addiction. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
Amen God bless people. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health.
Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Australia. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.
YES very sure of Dr.benfungi. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
Congrats! I'm really happy for you that your wife decided to help you. I always admire those who beat their addiction. Knowing it's possible to fix your life knowing there's people out there that have done what I thought was impossible gives me hope I will make it through as well. Those who share their experiences don't know how much it helps when you're about to give up, it gives you the strength knowing somone who actully know what it's like to go through this tell you it's possible, it's not the same somone telling you you can do it when they have no idea what it's like, but hearing somone who knows what it's like that helps a lot since you understand it firsthand and made it out gives so much hope. so thanks for sharing.
How can i find him? Is he on insta
You guys should see him now! He is so healthy and clean. He doesn’t look like he was ever on heroin!
Jacob Baker
How do you no jacob?
@@razwanakram4446 they made A episode of that
Oh my gosh like totally
I'm really happy for him if that's the case.
Where can I see him?
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!
Yes, dr.sporessss I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
I wish they were readily available in my place.
Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac.
He's constantly talking about killing someone.
He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.
Is he on instagram?
Yes he is. dr.sporessss
I lost my Son Vincent to this epidemic, stupid me, I didn't know he was doing heroin laced with fentanyl. We did the tough love. That is bad, because he wanted to come home so bad, and my Husband said, NO. Now he's gone forever. If you have children young adults, Keep loving them, tell them how much you love them, because Tough Love is BS. Rock bottom for my Son was dying a lone in Detroit.
God bless you, I'm so sorry for your loss
Your too sweet. God Bless you.
How is it 'not me' you stupid ass
I love it when my photos look so good that people think they're other people, that's great
+AWildGamer5 you stupid fuck, you're the ugly one here dumbass
I've done a lot of things, never stuck a needle in my arm but I was definitely fighting some real demons. These videos help me realize how lucky I've been. Hard to believe doctors used to prescribe heroin for a cough.
Only cough medicine that ever worked, though.
@@brian2090 source?
Not heroin for cough, but yeah opioids. Codeine cough syrup, codeine is an opioid itself
I 🙏for you brother,I am still working on my opiat/heroin addiction and every day is a just a repeat of my life.I dream of a normal life wiht a nice girl and a dog,but I got a lot too work which before that can happen.
They give Opioid injections after operation too. I was injected with 4-5 needles of opioid pain killers after my throat operation.
That drug addict was me. Stick to your program! I am sober 16 years! Its wonderful!
Congratulations! 17+ years sober!!! 🎉🎉🎉
Happy for you!
you are so so strong!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Wooow..you give me strength
Congratulations 🎉
You people don't know what it's like to be addicted so fuckin comment good at then end of the day he's Trying to to stop.
Your right. Easy to give up on a drug user but when they want to get help be supportive no matter how many times it may take.
most of them are, they just dont know about what.
You are so right. Unless they've been affected by it or have been/ are an addict themselves, they don't know the nightmare of it.
I am blessed to have my son back. He's been clean for 17 months.
That's awesome, I'm happy for you and hope everything stays on the straight and narrow. The sad truth is, when your an addict, it's THE most important thing in your life, you don't even realize the hell you put loved ones through.
''Do, or do not, there is no try'' - Yoda.
It really hit me when (in part 1) his brother called him to tell him he was dropping out of rehab. I can only loosely imagine what it's like to feel the fear and remorse of being left alone in that struggle, by the one and only person that can truly understand it. He's been deserted, except for that needle and spoon sitting right there, willing to follow him faithfully to the end.
7 years clean !! Lost many friends ive overdosed a few times myself i cant tell you how lucky iam to have survived. Never ever will i touch that again.
Vinnie x weak. A true heroin addic don't give up. A true heroin addict keeps going . I've been addic socne i was 13, dont plan on stopping im 22 now. Keep years rolling keep drugs rolling
Vinnie x Glad to hear. 12 years myself
Good to hear.
I'm proud of you bud.
Vinnie x keep strong man
I was an addict like Jason. I got hooked on heroin in 2005. I was on it for 5yrs and went to rehab in 2010. I relapsed in 2015. I've been clean since. I'm glad he's doing well. I hope his brother gets help too.
Happy for you brother, thank you for saving yourself and not bringing the eternal sadness of the ones that loved you
I've Lost a brother and close friends over the years. I needed it for myself and family. Thanks mate.
I’m 7 weeks off methadone Chris but really suffering with 3-4 hours sleep and anxiety..I have no one to talk to which makes it harder still..I’m starting to doubt myself but no I have come this far and have to battle on..But it’s hard ❤..Love from Leeds England..So happy you got their, hope I can too
Stay strong mate. Take it one day at a time and trust me it will get better. You've done really well. I'll keep you in my prayers. Stay strong brother.
Im much curious how drugs work? Mind if you explain?
When the shot of him giving up all those pills came up I really felt for this guy, that's gotta be so hard to just surrender your feel goods. I hope hes doing well cause that is a major step.
Not just his "feel goods" but also the only thing that can take away the deep pain of withdrawals that can literally drive a person insane with how absolutely horrible it feels.
The most telling thing for me was the last thing he said, "I don't want my legacy to be 'this kid overdosed'". Notice how this 30 year old man thinks of himself as a kid.
When I was addicted to opioids I was the same way. Now I'm 26, and getting clean last year is what finally made me realize I'm not a kid, I'm a man. And it made me want to be more responsible.
They do not mature beyond the age that the addiction began
It's a Boston slang thing. They call everybody under 40 kid
Im 36 and still feel exactly like i did when i was 16. I lost my mom from cancer in 2001 and i locked up ever since
People in the north east call everyone kid. It's just the lingo
@@jrwizz I hope you deal with that pain eventually. You wont really ever get 100% over it, but I hope you find the courage to deal with it and be able to function mentally even with that pain over your shoulders.
I love how he speaks directly to Heroin, saying it will never take anything away from him again. It's so true...their lives get stolen, taken, from heroin.
$5 a bag, easily available anywhere.
They need support and understanding, not avoidance and criticism.
Megan Bordenave 5$ for a bag? i think this heroin is mixed with shit lol. pure heroin costs like 50$ for a 1g.
Maciej Iwanów addicts buy in .1 range for 5-10 a piece
poor addicts do it, Rich addicts Take good heroin.
Maciej Iwanów rich addicts probably have enough to buy a few grams each time some times the poor addicts can only buy .1- a gram at a time. but poor people get as good a quality heroin as rich people do
? Lol. Rich people have good dealers, and they have good heroin.
This is so inspiring, Knowing that it’s possible to recover from any addiction. Heroin has always scared me so bad because I hate shots and injections. It’s best that it stays that way. But I’m so proud of people who can overcome any addictions.
Even people afraid of needles get into heroin. It immediately takes away any and every uncomfortable feeling and replaces it with the most heavenly, peaceful and sweet feeling that only opiates can give a person. Delicious self destruction.
Don’t listen to the comment above me friend, god is with you. There us more to discover. Find what you need, not what you want.
Lie.
Don't go to experts. They'll hook you up with other Opioids.
Nobody has died of heroin withdrawals. Facts!! Don't need to make everything a business!
It's so easy. At most the craving lasts for one day, the discomfort and pain lasts for two days (it's bearable after that). People losing their job and becoming homeless are hopeless and the biggest joke. They have very little determination and motivation to better their life. I intentionally got myself hooked on the heroine for 7 months just to see for myself how bad this demon is. I withdrew twice without a much problem. Life is 100X harder than heroine. At least it's true if you are from a developing country.
On a scale of 0 to 10 the body pain and discomfort from the heroine I would honestly say is at best 0.3.
Joker drugs. Heroine is a paper tiger. Only a weak man can't defeat a poppy plant.
What a great friend: helping him get clean after figuring out how to get his own life back on track. If that isn't true friendship then idk what is
True!
Please pray for my son Geno. He is doing his 2nd stint in rehab.
He will do well. I went to rehab for heroin addiction and met many people who were not first-timers. They did well and are still doing well. BUT, you need to take care of yourself too. You're important too.
I am entering rehab tomorrow at 9am I have abused opiates for almost 13 years and I am so afraid. I'm mostly afraid of the withdrawals and having to face all the harsh reality of all my selfishness, my actions, hurting my family. It's so much coming into place almost like getting hit by a truck head on one minute your fine next your hit and have to wake up to face the truth. I need all the support I can get. Jason I support you whole heartedly and am proud of you for being opened to wanting a better life.
If u are a girl ive have not seen much gurls do drugs
Hi latrese ! How are you now ?
@@shaylaaddison2142 they never write a second comment for pity..
I hope you’re doing well Today!
i hope you are okay now
I just lost my brother to heroin/mostly fent at the end of September, I wish you and anyone else trying to get clean the best
You can do it, jason. I was a heroin addict at one point and I OD'D multiple times. Last time i was addicted was 2 years ago and last time I shot up was a few months ago. I'm staying clean forever and not going back. We're in this together brother!
Proud of you!
was on heroin for 9 years, went to 30 day rehab- chemical-taper finisheds -feel fine - leave - never come back - clean for 6 years now
Even at 11 months clean I want to get high every day. It’s always in the back of my mind. But we do recover!
How are you doing now ?
I've kicked heroin about a dozen times , mostly in jail . When you kick you feel a very strong rush of emotion the first day especially. Songs might make you cry , it can be really heavy. Drink water and exercise all you can .
You make it sound a little too easy? Were you really addicted? I used +10 years and when i was thrown in jail my 2 first weeks I was in such bad shape i didnt do anything but throw up, shit and feel so freakin bad. Last time I also had halucinations but that was from the benzoz, delirium its called in my language dont know if its the same in english but it was the worst i lived thru ever.
However now i am free from drugs since 11 years:).
It's awesome that you've been clean for so long, congrats man
Richard V 6
Yes I also feel that
Kickin heroin in jail is nothing like kicking on the outside. Which sounds ridiculous to those who don't know but addicts who have been to jail and prison like I have know it's just different.
When he hit the pillow with the bat i teared up
This poor dude has had so much taken away from him because this addiction... for anyone struggling to to come clean, you can do it. It was very hard for me but it’s worth it by so much.
If you can escape a heroin addiction, nothing can stop you.
i got addicted to heroin when i got out of the army thanks to a drug dealer i met while leaving the VA after i got cut off my meds....i got hooked so fast it's almost scary, it only took my own mother catching me, needle literally still in my arm, before i realized i needed help. One of the key elements to my recovery was finding what i was passionate in, which was grilling and cooking, so my therapist got me into some classes at the community college and i absolutely loved it! i even opened my own food truck and use part of my funds to donate to programs so other addicts can get help! a lot of times addiction stems from just the feeling of being useless so getting to rediscover yourself is the best method to recovery in my opinion
I watch these and see so much pain and struggle, my heart as well as my prayers go out to all of you. I wish you all nothing but great things on yor journey
Jason, thank you for sharing your story. You're awesome man!!!
I hope Jason is doing alright
Youngsixxx On the beat he’s doing fine
He has a new wife and they had a kid
Ive been dealing with heroin addiction for 10 years...i cant explain how difficult it is it is not a matter of weakness or willpower....i really hope this dude finds some peace because it only gets worse and worse the more you do it
It is ALL about weakness and willpower, if you don't have willpower you won't get clean. If your weak you won't STAY clean. Your mindset will not allow you to get clean. I speak from experience
As do i i have been going to NA for 5 years now been clean since
Me too 10 years. I rather chop off my right hand if I could just be sober. 2 years later clean and sober but its still hard.
Jaybluebird Smith if you EVER need help pm me im here bro i want to help anyone whos willing
Cichlidae Mayhem- you obviously know nothing about biochemistry/physiology. Addiction to substances literally has been scientifically proven, through fMRI studies, to change the structure of the brain. Please get out of 19th century thinking, regarding this subject. Addiction is not about "willpower" and that's backed up by many scientific studies, idiot.
im rootin for this man
You go into a rehab or just ride public transportation around Boston, anywhere in New England really, you will meet countless young people like Jason. It’s absolutely heartbreaking.
Actually you can find people like this all over America. And I mean everywhere.
Im also a recovering addict. I have had 3 overdoses Thats caused life long damage to my body and health. Several rehabs I’ve been in. It’s a never ending battle I deal with still till this day but I’m clean and sober and that’s what counts!!! I will pray for you brother!!! We all need to hear each other’s story to keep going. Once you feel as if you got it , you never do !!! Stay in meetings and contact with other addicts. It’s going to save your life. I would love to see you make it my friend!!! Be safe. We need more news on addiction to help and support us as addicts. Thank you CBS news!!!!
Keep up the fight, you’re a warrior and I’m proud of you!
People that go through this is very emotional. Keep fighting the good fight!! Sucks but I hope he goes clean
My cousin died from heroine and I just hope more people like Jason can recover from this terrible poison
I hope you and your little brother have overcome this nasty plague! Your mom is smiling down on you both!)
I am just so glad this didnt end in tragedy
Anything is possible. I was a herion addict for three years and I'm now clean. U can do it baby.
Blessings man, to you and your brother
I am an addiction specialist.. They did not show the harsh detox process. Thats when its crewcial that he is watched and relapse prevention technique should be put in place depending on the person's emotional state. This is the most important stage of the process to recovery.
An addiction specialist has to be open and knowlegable enough to do a 1:1 session or a perfect psycho/education group session ending with some relapse prection excersies and a pistive feedback message.
the first 1-3 days are the toughest. You have to pick a TX. Plan perfect to fit that currtin individuals needs and goals. most important is showing them that you genuinely care and are open and willing not to proved advice but to listen.. Actively listen to them with positive and uncoditional regard.
lol that bat scene with the pictures was slightly weird and uncomfortable...
ikr lol I'm like Wtf what was that about it looked it weird and awkward but if there's a part of their recovery I understand
he's thinking about crushing up a big Rock lol
I know....it reminded me of Jessie on Saved by the bell....NO TIME NO TIME I'M SO EXCITED
I feel lmao
i didn't think so
It's good that people are showing the reality to show people how it really is instead of what someone on the drug tells you
Hugs bro you are the best and strong human,amazing process
"I don't want my legacy to be: 'This kid overdosed,' you know?"
Smh...why does this happen. This should not happen to people. Family and friends. This is a very dark path.
Sarku Roll you are so beautifull baby
The open bed issue should NOT be a barrier to recovery!!!!
So proud of this guy man it ain’t easy out here
I really want to see how this went...
I have a cousin who is addicted to heroin. It’s horrible to see what it’s done to him and where he can end up if he doesn’t get out of it. I had seen him going thru withdrawal and it’s simply horrible.
just made a 25 year old cry i hope Jason got better
These recovery folks are angels. I know a friend who is an addict in Texas but not sure how to send her to recovery as I am not in the States right now.
They’re a for profit business, not really angels. I bet this guy only got into treatment because he was willing to be in this news segment. A lot of these places cost thousands of dollars per day.
Just legalise weed tho. The big pharma will go down including the tobacco company. Problem solved.
So true. Also weed is known to help withdrawals from opiates and alcohol.
Weed is nowhere near as dangerous as heroin.
Ah yes. Give rise to big marijuana
Weed is a drug just like everything else. It’s still a addiction
i am addicted to weed and curentlly fihgting it , first days clean no eating , pain, anxiety , insomnia and the list goes on, i was feeling like a heroin addict, so dont tell that bs that weed is not dangerous, it depens on the person and the mindset....anything can be a drug to a person
Why is it always so hard for me to see other people cry..
Best wishes for Jason from New Mexico
I ended up going into rehab thinking "Man, I'm gunna be surrounded by crackheads and heroin addicts.. I'm scared."
Meanwhile in rehab a crackhead was my best friend, a heroin addict looked out for me on my first days.
Addiction is addiction. We all make mistakes, sometimes we end up together to learn from each other.
Remember behind every drug addict is your parents, your sister and brother, your kids, and maybe even you.
Nobody wants to end up in rehab, we just want to get out of our addictions and back to feeling "normal" just like everyone else.
The news reporter looks high asf.
this is so important
From these videos it's obvious Jason has a good heart and is a loving soul. I hope it's true that he is still sober. This kind of thing -- compassionate understanding, positive reinforcement, etc., are what people who find themselves beyond a point from which they cannot come back need. Not being locked up for months or years in a government cage. That helps NO ONE recover.
i've been in this situation before and im glad im out
u r gorgeous sweetheart, absolutely stunning
Breaks my heart. My dad just died alone, face first on the ground in Philadelphia because of herion and fentanyl. I remember talking to him so many times with the same voice and look on his face as Jason. I really pray and hope Jason stays clean and I’m praying for his brother too, and Jason’s godson.
Mike is an amazing friend x
6 months sober good luck to you too friend
I’m an addict right now .. I spend all my money on this and I hate living like this
drugs are a cruel mistress !!
Erika First kenari
it sucks I've been a addict for 13 years I'm fight the withdrawals I've been clean for 2 days all I want is sleep I don't wish this addiction on any buddy not even my worst enemies for any one that's fighting addition just fight through it it'll be over in the long run stay clean
how are you doing now ?still clean ?
Dallas LoBach hope u got through it and your doing well I'm also,a ex addict and its a rough rough road
Here we are a year later, how are you now?
How are you now? If you're still struggling then please get to a recovery. Live the natural high. It's a beautiful place. I've been clean 12 years now. You can do it too
hes probably high as shieetttt
It made my cry man.
proud of this kid
Good on you my friend, I got clean before, but unfortunately that shitty demon has got me in a horrible grip yet again. I live in the 🇬🇧 and I've been trying my best to get the help I desperately need before I take an easy way out of life. I have a son and a Mrs, but the pain of the addiction makes me feel so very selfish and inconsiderate. And yeah I still don't give a shit, maybe when you get to read this, I might of already taken the easy route out??? Not by overdosing! Just an easy way of some sort??? Much love ❤️ to you and your family , Danny Lee Box from Kent, UK!!
How are you now
tv reporter was stoned af at the beginning
Very good for you my man. I am going through something very similar and documenting it on my channel!
Much respect to him
Omg I feel so sorry for him man I've been there and it sucks cause ppl think it's easy to just stop the withdrawals are bad and I started heroin from a doctor giving OxyContin since I was 18 to 27 years of age
wyno901 your names wyno and your blaming the doctor ok pal
I don't how many people I have known hooked, to many to count, I do know this I was one...I did not know how much time had passed away, but after ''WOW'' 45 years I was clean at last...'' No joke''... From the first time I lit a joint to the last time I hit the pipe...Yes I am free at last... The few times I did go out to get help and found one place after another that were not able to give that which I needed... Was real hearting to me...It was like - ok this is not going to happen, so the hell with it and me, go get high again....Weed, liquid coke, Heroin, meth, Meth n coke, pills, LSD, masculine, downer and uppers, then back on meth for some time, was able to drop meth, but got on the pipe and there I remained, until 5 years ago...After a three day burn out, I had had enough... We shook hands and I said this is it, you will not see me in this condition again, I am done with this chit... And so be it, it has remain like that for the last 5 years... Not one time off the wagon, no weed, coke, meth, rock, no heroin, the funny thing heroin was always there in the back ground waiting...But this time I had killed him once and for all, free at last I was and to stay...I have a drink once in a while, but nothing else, and that means no more old friends, no more look what we can do... If I say I did this alone I am lying, someone ,something grabbed hold of me and helped pushed me along, A power greater then me was in on the fix...A day has not gone by without me giving thanks to that higher power... The world is not such a small place, only with our thinking do we make it small, I live today as a new person, a new human being, one of caring and of a great deal of love for that which has been given to me, it may be still the same old world, but not with same old me...I THANK GOD FOR ALL THAT HE HAS SHOWN ME, BECAUSE HE WAS THE POWER THAT BROUGHT ME OUT OF THE DARKNESS THAT I WAS IN....So we all must know that yes it can be done, the thing is we must want it that way... The will and the power are there match them up and live....JRC
what u said bought tears to my eyes!! good luck with your recovery hun! #onedayatatime
Hi' there, sorry for the hurt but it is what it is... It helps to hear your comment, and so that is why I put them up, you hear of so many people today trying to find help, and there is very little out there, funny it is to know now it was there all the time, inside of us all... With the help that we can't seem to see, but it is there...you just need to look deep down inside and find yourself...Today I try and share what I have learned of myself and help out who ever it may be alone the way...I guess its about understanding self and that we do belong to that higher power God....thanks for your words........JRC
That was deep I have so much respect for you and I don't know you hope I can meet you when I die
joirjoja1 god ain’t real just saying.
joirjoja1 wow!
Baby steps baby steps just for today. And by the way you've done the biggest thing by going there so well done Jason with love from London England.
Addiction is very emotional, god bless his family
Two of best friends died from heroin.. they were good people.. awesome people, who made terrible decisions.please
Don’t judge people who do heroin, they aren’t who they appear to be.. my buddies were
Two of the most loving and giving people I knew,
Who died from a terrible addiction.. get well Jason do it for all the addicts to give them hope
Sorry that has happened to you
Jason is one good looking guy. what a waste
u r gorgeous sweetheart, absolutely stunning
Marshmello Jr what
Kirsten Hoppins hey
What a waste? He's taking the right steps to get clean. That's not a waste in my eyes. That is someone with courage and I have a lot of respect for that. Especially since I've had friends who've die from heroin and I've seen the grip it takes on people.
EagleLogic Yep. He's definitely not a waste.
I always get shivers when I see someone self injecting drugs on tv whether it’s real or fake
I’m so proud of him
This drug is the devil, takes everything from you lost 2 friends to this drug damn
1:11 min my tears came out when I see this dude crying . I thank GOD because even do I try weed N cocaine I never try this drug . A lot of my friends that did it they called it the SATAN drug . And yes ! One of my friend lost everything , but the most important that he lost was the trust of he,s family .
Locked myself in the house for a month . That first day feeling good made it worth the nonstop misery.
Real question is why does the news reporter in the beginning of the video look absolutely zapped.
Just stick to weed kids.
Nasser El Sonbaty sounds good but I have all that with weed in the mix too
you are dead bro.. should have stopped taking roids ahahahahaha.
Nasser El Sonbaty actually I have for over a year now because I need to be productive and get my career going and focus on college. But after I have my home, car and steady career going I will probably smoke again. Don't demonize weed. It's okay to use but not abuse. And by abuse I don't mean let it ruin your health because it won't. I mean don't spend all of your free time doing it. If you're living comfortably and have reached your goal in life then there shouldn't be any problem using it.
Thats actually a horrible sugestion to give kids you know weed is the gateway drug? most people who experiment with weed or xtc switch to coccaine or meth or go even higher up the ladder to heroine .
ootie extreme I dont even like weed so im save there .
Anyone know what happened to him now?
Look him up and see if he is dead or doing well
I wanna know
Shayan Ruhany he ODed
hind sight really?
+Eduardo Diaz he died
Mike is a legend for being clean for 7 years.hope Jason is clean to this day!
I find these videos interesting..learning about how drugs affect people.
So touching
I sincerely hope he gets well and healthy, l really do. I'm just not clear how he is being recorded possessing and using drugs and was not arrested?
has nothing to do with being white or black mate, drugs erase race, religion everything, most ;dealers' are just runners anyway and you don't get to the 'face' whos making all the cash, in my 15 year of addiction to skag, white, pretty much everything, there was colours from every race involved, quite sad to play the race card really, ....but someone always does....
as a fellow opiate and benzo addict, this guy's story *does* resinate with me but he kinda ruined it in the first feature where they follow him around boston and he SNORTS the benzodiazepine klonopin (clonazepam). almost all (smart) addicts and even non-addicts who use drugs occasionally know that you're almost totally wasting a benzodiazepine when the route of administration you use is insufflation. since the majority of benzos are NOT water-soluble, they can't efficiently be absorbed by your nasal membranes, thus making the nasal bioavailability of benzos very low and so you barely get any of the drug into your system... just pop them.
Yeah especially Kpins. Heroin is one thing to kick but benzo withdrawal is fuckin terrible
Everyone needs a friend like Mike!
I feel so sorry when he starts crying
More people need to know about Kratom. It literally saves lives.
polifatts yessssssss please research kratom anyone who struggles with addiction.
No, just no
What is it??
My aunt was on heroin for years she got clean and kratom was one of the things she says helped her stay clean she introduced me to kratom it's wonderful they have energetic strains relaxing strains it helps with depression and anxiety too it's plant based made from a leaf mainly in Indonesia if you or someone you know is struggling or is trying hard not to relapse try kratom
4:00 - 'There's always gonna be a part of me that wants to get high...'
I can relate. I was addicted to Mephedrone for the better part of a year, and I know it's not as "bad" of a drug or addictive of a drug, but it's still a drug. And to this day I still think back to that first bump and the feeling that stemmed from it, and the only thing keeping me from going back is the fact my mom had to drive me to hospital after overdosing.
But that being said, I don't think many people realise just what taking drugs does to your mind, how it fucks you up for life. There's never going to be a single day that I don't want that same euphoric feeling again. It's like the first time you have sex, or that really fucking good meal you had that one time, you anti that again and again.
Like I say, I understand my experience is nowhere near as severe as what some people have/are/will be going through, but it was experience enough to look at drug users in a totally different light. And no one will be able to see drug users for what they are unless they've taken drugs themselves.
Mike is a True Friend.
Great journalism on modern American life issues. Keep up the great work.
Make him smoke a 3 gram blunt
Bleachdrinker Bleach yea more drugs that's a good idea lol
shut up you idiot
Seth otto doesn't matter if it's "safe" you half-wit
Seth otto Regardless of whether it's "safe", it has no benefits to people who are going through withdrawal from drugs that actually affect the neuroreceptors that actually make you feel good
Bleachdrinker Bleach the average guy could smoke that and have fun. But addicts have a long history of addiction. They don’t need more drugs in their heads, no matter how safe.
Coming from an addict who is strongly opposed to traditional treatment; "when you're ready to quit you won't need a last shot." Think about that before your next go at detox/ rehab
Ya expect it worked for him he is married and has a kid and is fully sober
I quit nicotine December 31st 2022. I can get a rough idea on how it might feel in the initial days. But, it pumps so much confidence to have known that you've conqueror your worst enemy. This guy's a warrior! ❤
The first couple days of withdrawal are real interesting. You’re not sober, you’re a mess. Only there’s less drugs dampening feelings. Some of the worst things you could ever think of go through your head. This is when you meet yourself again.
jesus........