Criminal Lawyer Reacts to the Death of Rich Homie Quan & Talks About Celebrity OD Deaths 

As someone who just smokes weed, but had addict parents I'm also glad for everyone that's gotten clean or is seriously trying

Hear hear.

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5 years is a big deal and congratulations my brotha. You never have to be dope sick again. Never. Nothing but love and respect.

Congratulations 🙌🏼🙏🏻❤️

Congrats trying to put 1 day clean together

Similar. Day at a time

So you can be high or drunk all the time while simultaneously being sober as long as there's some "connection" thingy? Silly me... I thought I'm sober because im not using morphine anymore! I have good relations with my family and my brother right now so that means I can go back to my true "love"!

a helper maybe? to chase away the dopes what cant be here

Congrats, I've been clean about 8 years now. Keep it up.

❤ Can I please ask a question as someone who has never drank, smoked or done drugs...when you know they are highly addictive, why do you do it for the very first time? 🇬🇧

​@@godzilla928between love & hate lies obsession😢 so I don't think it was ❤

As an addict did you not notice his raspy voice? Sounds like he is still on opiates, hopefully not.

@@Steve-ev6vx yes everyone with a raspy voice is a drug addict. The guy who plays batman in the movies? Clearly an intense heroin addict! 💀

@@Steve-ev6vx I wouldn't presume your voice to suddenly get back to normal when you quit drugs.

@@Nickname-ef9tv The raspy voice doesn't last the long, but he could have recently been at a concert an yelled a lot or something.

@@Steve-ev6vx have you never had a scratchy throat before? Jeez

Amen

Brick Quaddddd

I'm glad you've been able to rebuild your life. You should think about doing talks to groups about your experience. I'm sure it would help letting others know there is a way out if you're prepared to work at it and fight for it. Keep staying strong.

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Bloomin well done to you!

That is awesome! Congratulations to both of you! 🎉

Your sister is an inspiration!!!

Cold turkey is a rare success story, that's very impressive. But that's the thing with drug addiction. Getting clean is only something that works once you've decided to live that sober life. Once you have, it's anyone's guess as to what will work on you. It's why I'm not a fan of AA because it demonizes anyone who doesn't use their system to get clean. But that's not to say I don't love that they're out there saving lives, just that there should be more acceptance that people find success in myriad ways.

@@adamg7984 That's not been my experience at all. I've been a member for 12+ years and we don't care how someone gets and stays sober; just that they are. People are so different, one thing can't possibly be the answer for everyone.

​@@adamg7984also saying that "I will never touch something again" never works. It should be "I will do my best to refrain from using heavy drugs or regularly"

thank you for sharing your side of the story. it matters and helped me to read.

In 2016 I Was Cut Of Opiates ,That Was Given To Me Buy Dr's That Kept Given Me Many Drugs ,I Went Of Cold Turkey ,Because I Didn't Know It Could Of Killed Me ,By The Grace Of God Im Here.I Went Thru Hell. THEY Pain Didn't Go Away.They Don't Care .But Thank God I'm Still Here .I'm So Proud Of You.

I relate.

Same over here 🇦🇺🇦🇺 Quality of life means absolutely nothing. At least I was able to be a proper parent

Your amazing. There are people you don’t know, we care because we’ve been there. You’re a hero. And I agree too many people being written off as addicts when they have been put in that position by someone we all trust…. A doctor….. keep fighting people care

Our stories are eerily similar. Six years clean as well and loving having a life again. It's sad that those of us who get out are the exception and not the rule, but it's definitely possible, and I think more and more people are starting to realize that.

@@laurac86 Good on you! Unfortunately, it takes what it takes to get to the point where you just can't do it anymore. So glad you made it out ❣️

Amazing bro! My cousin same in LA lost 25yrs finally sober this year. ITS POSSIBLE! 🎉💯🙏🏾👏

I hope your son finds the strength to fight his addiction. It must be hard as a parent to see them struggle. He's lucky to have you in his corner. Stay strong my lovely x

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I was about to say Michael doesn't look at all well, he is very pale & lost fat from his face & then I read your comment & waited to hear him speak before posting, he is sober now he says, something is not right.

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Lol it be like that

That's depressing : ( also what law school can you go to that only requires 5 years? Never heard of a lawyer going to school for only 5 years

If fentanyl and diacetylmorphine (Heroin) were legalized, and manufactured only by legally operating drug companies, this kind of thing would not happen. And in fact, historically, before opioids were made hard to get, millions of people used them, you might say many of them were addicted - but overdoses were less frequent. It seems to me that much of the problem is our lawmakers, who have decided to make these drugs illegal to buy without a prescription, and our government regulatory agencies such as the Center for Disease Control, which has decided to make it hard for physicians to prescribe these drugs. Both have to be fixed, the laws and the CDC. We know, for example, from recent history, that if the CDC was not involved, but legal drugs were not available over the counter, then we'd have diversion of prescribed opioids to the illegal marketplace.

​@@amateur_ckaiyion5999internship is not practising law.

Thank you for reminding those struggling with active addiction that there ARE good people who genuinely care and want to help. After being in the shark tank for a long time, it’s easy to forget how to trust others. I’ve taken friends to detox and I had a friend take me to the hospital for early intervention (which worked and has stuck for 9yrs now), and I don’t think any of us would be alive to watch RU-vid without each other. Bless you, and best of luck to your friend.

@@Ms_Nightshade Thank you, I am sending so much love your way as well. xo

I’m so very sorry for your loss. 😢

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Your family failed her

@@billysunday7507 WTF kind of comment is that?! *Compassion saves lives, judgement ends them.* It will serve you well in life to remember that; one day you will need help from others, too.

@@Ms_Nightshadeit’s still more then likely the truth unfortunately softie. Need better parenting and to curb stomp hard drug use

Who is your cousin? We need her! 💖

It literally doesn't, I went to college for psychology, specifically in mental health and addiction, whole I was addicted to percs and benzos. I learned every in and out of just about every drug, specifically opiates and benzos and did it even make me consider stopping knowing how it effected my brain? Nope, it had complete control over me, and I had a complete understanding of the negative effects. Addiction will put the strongest willed people to their knees once you feel withdrawing.

Out of every drug I kicked, benzos are miles above everything else. It's a special form of withdrawal, similar to alcohol where kicking cold turkey can put an end to your life. I had multiple seizures and was in psychosis. I locked myself in my room for 2 weeks an kicked benzos. I had to completely relearn how to do basic things like shave, clean etc cuz my brain was mush. Stay away from benzos guys.

I could use someone like that in my life

That's what killed George Floyd

It's a dude with four legs. Missing his nine-legged brother who was recently scattered through the desert in Arizona...

Autocorrect is a double sided blade.

FaX!!

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Lmao same😂

Just get on 2-4mg of bupe if can’t stop experimenting with pills you don’t know are coming from the pharmacy they can fake dilaudid with fent. Trust me might have happened once

Good point! I remember reading that one of the reasons ODs are so common is that biochemically, the first high is always the strongest, and so people are constantly chasing that with ever increasing dosages, as the brain adapts. I feel like this fact isn't as well known as it should be!

As a cancer patient who has access to legally prescribed opioids, I believe the opioids improve my quality of life, or at least reduce some of the painful consequences of having cancer. I know it is unwise to chase euphoria. I know it is best to use opioids only to reduce physical pain. I tend to believe that using them to reduce emotional pain requires larger and larger amounts, while using them for physical pain results in slower development of tolerance. So I try to exercise some care in regard to how much I am taking. I never chase euphoria.

​@@advena996as your tolerance increases, so does the threshold for a lethal dose. When you first start, lets say 70 mgs of oxi would be enough to kill you, after years of addiction, 200 mgs doesnt even get you high. That dose won't kill you if it isn't even getting you high. People OD because they are pushing the envolope even further and taking lets say 400 mgs, and drinking alchol and taking xanax on top of it.

@@soilmanted I am so grateful that there are drugs available to ease your pain and I also admire that you are able to regulate how much you take so that it only addresses that physical pain. I genuinely wish we all had that restraint. I’ve actually gotten myself into a situation, because I am honest with doctors about my addiction to cocaine, even though I’m 6 years clean, they refuse to offer me any controlled substances for pain or anxiety. With arthritis in my spine, that is proving to be one of the big consequences to my addiction. Peace and best wishes ❤️

Tweaker 😂

@@TommyT1025Wonderful contribution to the discussion. 🙄🤫

​@@alexiscorona8849 tweaker

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@@abrilstormwas he paralyzed or something?

I mean, the absence of drugs is a pretty important part of it lol

@@taylorrobinson4909A paradigm shift is going from the literal interpretation (your post) to a new perspective (the quote). Put simply, moving from the past (using), the present (quitting) and into future thinking (real connection). Changing the mind is more important than just removing the substance. ✌️

Sadly, you can't help him in an effective way until HE wants to help himself. The best thing you can do is not enable him.

Oh man, just found out out about this now. Humpty sad :(

Digital Underground was amazing. I’m sad to hear of another loss from that generations of artists and entertainers.

Thought it was a pain pill od?

@@cob4467 His meds were laced with fentanyl...😕

I believe Prince was got to

@@bazglsgw1208 I've always had my suspicions too. 🤔

@@StaceNyourFace Yeah he was telling people they don't need record labels you can do it yourself and the powers can't have that!

In my final action recovery program as I'm writing this! God showed me this program when he knew I needed it most and I made the trip happen so I could enter!

@@tutinn_ congrats 🎉🎊🎈 keep up all the hard work. We know it’s not easy but keep on keeping on lol. So proud of you 👏

I remember when my baby momma was smoking meth got my kids taken away then CPS gave my kids back to her and told me to get over it then a year later the cps social worker son died now i hit her up every year on August 16 her son death day to remind her that her son dead and my kids are still alive once a dope fiend always a dope fiend

​@@tutinn_dope fiend in never did drugs 😂😂😂

Its easy say no to drugs 😂😂

God bless you! Unfortunately we’re too worried about sending 200+ billion to Ukraine and other countries while we’re being poisoned in America and left to suffer with zero way out besides immense suffering. I just started getting my Suboclade shots and in less than 4 months I’ll be completely clean ❤❤❤

Yeessss I was thinking the same thing

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When he asked you to hold the tourniquet, what'd you do? (This is the most important moment...)

Another crime. He didnt die from ketamine he died from doing it in a hottub like an idiot would.

Yeah, we remember, we were there

Yeah,I watched a thing on that. Crazy story.

@@deltalima6703yeah, ESPECIALLY if you’re alone. I can see a hot tub being maybe fun on ket, with people around. Honestly though, if I do K, all I want to do it lay down and hold out 🤷‍♂️

@@deltalima6703addicts’ brain chemistry makes for bad decisions.

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13:58 Totally agree Bruce! I have unfortunately done it all.. And those "blues" aka "perc 30s" that most news articles right now are saying, is what Rich Homie Quan took, are the worst thing I've ever had to try to get off of.. I lost everything, and I just can't fuckin believe that's the drug that a lot of people, and unfortunately even teenagers just "try" like at parties and with friends ... ugh so dangerous... you could die or you could end up spiraling because you become addicted, quickly.. I don't wanna keep rambling but, I wanted to share this .. I came across a video or article once, that explained that the people in Mexico will pretty much give them away because they have access to them, but they won't take them, themselves... I can't remember the exact name but they called them little devil, or blue devils or something like that, because of how terrible they are. And then, even personally, while in my addiction, I came across a couple people who came here from Mexico and sure enough, they won't touch those things. I think that says alot, the people making them, and bringing them here, will not take them 🤔 Cause they definitely did other things... but never those. Just something to think about! Anyway! Even though it was a different video than what you guys usually make, this was also a great video! 👏🏼

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autocorrect got him

Bohoooo nobody cares.

@@Keaton.Productionswhat?! Nobody cares about the dudes name who the video is all about? Try to show a little decency smh

No one is harassing Michael or think he messed up the name on purpose. He’s obviously going through it and didn’t notice. But to say “boohoo nobody cares” makes me sick

@@robbieheifner2166it’s the internet. Stop crying and grow up makes me sick my ass

Congratulation! 🎉 Keep up the awesome work.

I hope you find the courage and strength to find your way to get clean. Please consider treatment. I don’t know you, what you are going through or what you’ve been through. I have been in a dark place and am so grateful that I am still here. It can get better. ❤

I feel your pain

I send you hope, courage, strength and healing. 💕 You can do this!

You can do it! Believe me, it’s WAY better on the other side after you face the fear and get clean ❤

It’s okay to be not okay… as long as you keep trying. So, keep trying. My thoughts are with you, and I sincerely wish you all the luck in the world.

Some of us are fans. I was always a fan of Rich Homie Quan, so this was shocking and sad to me. Hard to explain, but it did bother me. If you’re not a big fan of the artist it wouldn’t bother you as much, I assume. But yes, I was worried about the spelling of his name. It’s his legacy. Just like when these news reporters in the 90’s called Tupac’s name sounding like pac-man. It bothered his fans. But I love this channel and Bruce Rivers. He’s fair. Loved this video. It’s just Quan, not Quad. 😊