Opiate Addict interview-Eric 

People like this are harming true chronic pain sufferers who have never abused their medication, don't get high from it, and need it to lead a somewhat functional life. So many people are now being harmed by these addicts. People living in incurable chronic nerve pain that is there 24/7. So many patients who take their medication as prescribed and rarely ask for an increase in dose, like myself. I have been on the same dose for over 12 years. The medication should not be demonized. It's the people that abuse it. Not every one does.

@@ballerman22345 I have to agree with you. I too have nerve damage down both my legs which causes unbearable pain 24/7 for me. Talk to anyone with small fiber neuropathy. Many are just waiting to die. It is so sad. The pain some people experience is indescribable. Yes, demonize the addict but not the drug. It is very necessary for many patients.

That is so true, man. I got no confidence in maself and feel useless. Fuck, I don't even feel like a real MAN ! Trying to stick to thé straight and narrow road is a constant struggle. I know I won't fall back into full time opiate abuse, even when I really want some, cos i cut off all contact, burnt all the bridges and live far, far away where I can't get ANYTHING ! (except fkin coke, which i DON'T want anyway) But it's just trying to live like a normal, straight person, paying my bills and keeping on top of stuff, like most people DO, I find that so difficult. This fella seems really good hearted, am glad things are turning round for him, glad he's still got that diamond of a wife with him. He's a lucky guy and hé deserves it. I wish him all the best and that things just keep getting better for him. Great vidéo, Mark.👍

are you an addict

@@ballerman22345 if you've been taking your meds as prescribed for 12 years w/o a dosage increase you should just ask for one. Don't let addicts stop you.

It’s a ride I don’t suggest anyone hop on willingly. 8 years sober as of Feb 26th. What started as taking medication (hydrocodone) for lower back pain (slipped disc) after giving birth evolved to being prescribed perc 10s - the school buses as I later learned they’d be called. Took my stuff as prescribed … until the pain got so intense one day that I could barely move and I only had a few Percocets left. My doctor was out of town on vacation and couldn’t see me. My husband had an uncle that was prescribed Oxy 30s for his cancer treatment. He hated taking them and had several bottles of the stuff. He came over to check on us one day and gave me a few saying they might help. Took one, felt better an hour later. Could do all regular things I needed to do. Told him, thanked him, and went to bed … woke up in worse pain the next day. Took one in place of my perc. That went on for a couple days until I didn’t have anymore. Had two percs left. He brought over half a bottle of them that he never took from the month prior and gave them to me. And that’s how it began. That shit evolved like a monster over time. Went from 30s, to 40s, 60s, then to little green beauties (80s). Got my hands on Opanas and that changed the game. I functioned every day normally. Worked and pulled my weight. A lot of people who don’t know an addict personally or have never been down that hole thinks everyone starts recreationally and that they’re only in it for a “good time”. It’s such a sad way to view things, being so misinformed. Took me a good while to admit I was an addict and needed help. Took several attempts to kick it. Cold turkey, tapering, everything … until I found a clinic, got on Suboxone, did the program, and wiped my hands clean. I never want to go back to that. I get clammy just _thinking_ about the cold sweats and cramps of going through withdrawals. To anyone who has kicked opioids, know there’s someone out there just like you going through the same shit. Once an addict, always an addict … but we take it a day at a time. It’s one hell of a beast to overcome, but you’ll be a much better person in the long run knowing you don’t need to take ANY of it.

I’m going through it right now. Shit is rough

@@justingoodwin8729 Stay strong bro, its not easy. I know your feeling.

@@justingoodwin8729 i was on opiates for 10 yrs. Its been almost 4 mos now that i stopped taking pills. Only thru being able to use suboxone strips to do so. Theres no worse feeling than being dope sick and going thru withdrawals. I 0am a pain patient and its what my Dr put me on and i trusted him..never thought i could be addicted to anything like oxycodone. Im still in pain ,even tho the strips do help some with that. I lost all my teeth from taking them ,my social life ,etc. My Dr is in prison now for 20 yrs. And owes millions he will prob never be able to pay. Im proud of anyone who can stop opiates and stay clean.

Weed, really lady? And he didn't sharpen his skills in the joint with like minds? This dude was strung out on heroin. That's like comparing a rubber ducky to a giant octopus

@@aspartamekillsyaknow9019 She's talking about sales not being an addict. Back in the day when I was in the joint I knew guys doing 10 years.

We need more like you.

@@kevinwilson6270 I know. Like I said, It's literally comparing a rubber ducky to an octopus. I know dudes that did decades for murder and come out with tons of resources at their fingertips and better off from the connections they made in prison. These days felons/cons actually have better opportunities

@aspartamekillsyaknow9019 First of all, calm down. I was simply reacting to this post. Not saying I related to the hardcore addiction he is going through, but I understand the struggle coming out of it all and having to find honest work to provide.

Thank you

@@SlzyE Eric, my guy you are a strong motherfucker. I really feel what it’s like to be the one to “expose” your girlfriend to drugs and fucked up shit she otherwise wasn’t involved with; but she loves you are you are a real ass mf. You are both lucky to have each other. Sincerely wishing you all the best. Love from Boston 💪🏽

That’s a fact. I felt the same thing at the exact same time. Seems like this addiction is pretty similar across the board. I’m 6.5 days clean off a 1300$ daily, 4.5 year long oxy habit. Feels good, but goddamn it is difficult.

@@noahseward3791 🙏

@@noahseward3791 you mean 65 days…not 6.5. Because if it was really that, you would not say you feel good. Lol you would still be Hurting

@Noah Seward thats a half million dollars in dope buddy. Wish I had that kind of money to piss away the past 5 years.

@Noah Seward oh and try Suboxone if you haven't already. You can live a pretty much normal life and not get high but you'll be trapped forever. Like me...

Really means a lot to me brother just know your not alone and don’t be so hard on yourself your addiction doesn’t define you brother stay up and thank you for those heartfelt words ❤️ Eric Spinks

@@SlzyEproud of you bro. I stay on the westbank off De Gaulle So I know exactly what you mean…stay the course bro ✊🏽praying for you and the other Eric above in the comments.

Show him all the loving and supportive comments !

Been fighting oxy for two and a half years. Sober for a 8 days right now. I wish you luck in your journey please check in in a month!

I also have music out on all platforms as well as a brand new music video on my page, if you could check it out I would really appreciate it!

@@Outerspacejunky I wish you luck to you got this don’t even think about it you deserve a good life 💪🏾

I get it. I was addicted to opioids for 30 years due to health issue. Doctors just keep prescribing stronger and stronger meds until you're totally addicted and can't stop.

I wish you bonne courage and strength. It might not seem like it now and it might even bé a long way off, but things can change for the better, they will, just don't give up hope, keep on keeping on.

@@baublesanddolls I'm in the UK and it seems like there's literally no alternative!

Thank you🙏

@@SlzyE stay on the road forward. You seem like all the kids I love to adopt around where I live. Inherently you're a good person I can tell. Don't live a shitty life, -you know what my big suggestion is, grow food. Try to live a simple meaningful life. Your son will benefit from it. take care of yourself.

I’m so glad I and really appreciate those words. Didn’t know I could reach someone remember who and what matters the most and always stand by the ones who you love never give up no matter what

@@SlzyE man.. when you were talking about not feeling worthy and living with guilt, that put tears in my eyes. I also feel that way a lot of times and it’s hard to deal with..we are all worthy of happiness though.

Thank you

so by ur logic if someone rapes somebody there not a rapist they just happen to rape somebody. does that make sense?

“all that stuff u did doesn’t define who u are” sometimes it does

@@iminyourcity4001it doesn’t have to. Certainly doesn’t in Eric’s case.

Self pity overload

@@marystack3577 you ain’t new to this channel, “mary.” don’t be a turd today.

I’m saddened to hear about the passing of michael 😢he sounds like he was an amazing man. I’m sorry you ever had to experience loosing someone close to your heart. Keep your head up❤️

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@@SlzyE I am so glad to see that you read my comment. I was hoping you would. I have been on both sides of the fence as I will have as of April 16th 12 year myself. Luckily though I always kinda (somehow and I don’t know how) kept my crap together as much as I could for our kids. I also found my husband overdosed a few times so I know the struggle that you and my husband have and I know the struggles your wife has. We have been together for 26 years and married for 23 years and people often ask how we stayed together through the addiction and jail and homelessness and other things and I tell them it is simple, when you get married you say vows to eachother for better or worse, for richer or for poorer and in sickness and in health, till death do us part. So we made a contract between eachother and God and I take those words VERY seriously and that is the problem today with a lot of married couples, when going gets tough they get going. Marriage isn’t easy, life isn’t easy AT ALL but if you are willing to work together it can be wonderful in the long run. Good luck Eric and I know it is easier said then done, but PLEASE don’t let the guilt eat you alive! When I did my steps my sponsor said when I got to the part of making amends to those I could and I told her I was done she said well there is still one person you have not made an amends to and I was confused and she said “You Shannon, you have to made a amends to yourself and forgive yourself!” She was right, I mean 12 years later that guilt does creep up on me from time to time but I just need to remember that if my kids and my husband can forgive then I DEFINITELY can forgive myself and I am in no way shape or form that person I was and neither is my husband AND neither are YOU! Keep your chin up and remember YOU ARE WORTH A BEAUTIFUL LIFE!!!!

Also maybe your journey was to help others like you have today. Good vibes only!

Thank you so much for the kind words that was very kind of you

From Fase to Face..stay strong ! Heartache and Pain can become your Drive! Trust!💯

He really should he is a godsend

Thank you for the beautiful words of encouragement. I’m glad I was able to touch the heart of the ones who see this. Mark is such a great man for shedding a light on the opiod crisis and doing his part to help people in dark times

😄 Me too ! I really love that accent.

Getting arrested for disorderly conduct in the french quarter is like getting arrested for swimming in the Ocean.

This accent is not thick enough? :)

I remember my son introducing me to his friend that he lived with when he was on drugs and homeless. He said Mom he's really not a bad guy. I said son you're not a bad guy. I'm crying to hard to go on. Kudos to all in recovery. You are loved and you are worth it!!

A good guy? He’s driving around bank robbers for heroin. Your bar is way way way too low.

@@Jackjohnjay *He drove

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Love you too brother❤️❤️❤️❤️

@@mihe6212 yes you are!!!!

What's up brother, 2 for Thursday!!!

@Gram #7 What up Gram! Thank bud! 😉👍

@@mihe6212 the, not another!!! Eat shit, and get a life POS!!!!!!!

@@mihe6212 why are you even here.?.? You must be the most insecure person on YT! I see all of your hateful comments!! You must wake up every morning full of anger.?.? It must totally suck to be Molly!!!! I truly feel sorry for you!!!! Go watch some Right wing B's, that's where losers like you belong!!!

Wish I could get some, sometimes. But it's fuckin illegal where i live ! No other country would risk sending it to me. Really, The War On Drugs needs to come to an end, it just makes things worse.

I was on kratom for 2 years and hot stomach issues and lost my hair. On subs now. Be careful kratom is addictive!

That’s awesome Cathy but….. screw that Suboxone too U don’t need it! Try to slowly wing off bc unfortunately it as well cause withdrawals.