Prison Wasn't Enough To Get Me Sober l John's True Story of Addiction

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Growing up in a poor family in Louisiana, John began to sell ecstasy as a child. In his high school years, John turned to weed, alcohol and eventually meth. His drug addiction lead him to being expelled in 9th grade twice and left his parents unable to deal with him. John bought himself a bus ticket and headed out to Tucson, Arizona to live with his brother, however, his addiction to meth soon left John on his own. After being involved in a shoot out, several stints in prison, and a near death experience, John turned to Narcotics Anonymous for help and is now enjoying his second chance at life.
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@mallorykittenx1338 6 лет назад

Really touching. love the sense of humour us addicts have, we have the happiest of laughs. You have the laugh of a free man. What a powerful story. Thankyou john.

@daveburnell7 5 лет назад

This comment is what I felt but couldnt think of how to say

@chriskatouzi9683 5 лет назад

I’m happy this man is alive! What a miracle!

@cindyfitzgerald4500 5 лет назад

This guy is awesome! People saying he’s still high on meth you’re wrong! He’s so greatful to be alive and that he’s in recovering! Not everyone just sits there and tells their testimony with no emotions he is a breath of fresh air and I so enjoyed everything he had to say! When he started crying he is feeling the remorse for all the dumb stuff we do while we are deep in our addictions I know first hand I’ve felt that pain many times ! Thank you for sharing us addicts need to talk and let it out it helps us to heal!!!

@Claudia-cr2pm 6 лет назад

Amazing story teller. Keep telling it!

@shufflegaming714 3 года назад

Thanks Detax to rehab for sharing such an inspirational story with all of us.People should understand that Addiction is not the solution of any problem.

@Detoxtorehabcenter 3 года назад

Glad you like them!

@ericschafer9178 4 года назад

Very humbling story, proud of you man, god is good

@NEVERFORGET2PRAY 6 лет назад

Yet another story that makes me realize rock bottom is a metaphor for losing the fight and having faith in recovery

@cindyfitzgerald4500 5 лет назад

CoNsTrUcTiVeCRiTic you worded that so well

@sudhanshukumar9041 3 года назад

This story is amazing story. Thanks for share this. addiction is very bad.

@Detoxtorehabcenter 3 года назад

It really is!

@obaladedamilola2432 3 года назад

One look at this guy and all I see is a fighter. I have seen a lot of people that got destroyed by meth and hearing the story of someone that decided to stay clean and went all out to do just that is amazing. You are a champion man

@Detoxtorehabcenter 3 года назад

many people will get inspired

@aliciaclifford2765 6 лет назад

What an amazing testimony. Life is so hard but also so beautiful.

@trixiajeansangco5892 3 года назад

Your story is such an inspiration to the people who are now in chaos because of meth. I hope they will overcome as you are.

@Detoxtorehabcenter 3 года назад

Many people will get inspired

@Julezworld 5 лет назад

Such a precious gift of God you are! You're brillaint, brave and I admire how you overcame all the harships🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@mar2190524 6 лет назад

Phenomenal turn around. What an amazing story from darkness to light. I can imagine you are a true inspiration to everyone you meet. Congratulations on sobriety, your upcoming marriage, but most of all, your happiness. May God bless everything you do!

@alexroark3885 5 лет назад

Congratulations brother! Happy wedding day! Thank you for this video

@yply.o.7877 5 лет назад

"Absolute madness" is a great description of addiction foreel

@reidsh123 6 лет назад

Dude i totally understand the insanity meth brings you. I've been sober since march. I felt like i was insane, a week of horrific psychosis lead me to sobriety

@Vexxir 5 лет назад

Are you still clean? Or did you go back to drugs

@reidsh123 5 лет назад

@@Vexxir hey! Im actually still clean, going back to school :) thank you for asking

@Vexxir 5 лет назад

@@reidsh123 that's amazing my dad went through a stage where he did pain killers etc and was locked up most of my life but he's back on track so that's great that your still clean I'm so happy for you

@daveburnell7 5 лет назад

@@reidsh123 still straight brother?

@johndiengdoh4332 5 лет назад

Never give up brother..... Keep trying if you fail....

@okesamueladebare4573 3 года назад

Amazing story, thanks for the hope you have in yourself. Congrats again for a great recovery.

@Detoxtorehabcenter 3 года назад

Thanks for listening

@Carlislemagz 3 года назад

let us all give thanks to this man for fighting addiction! You are an awesome person and congratulation for going on the right track. You are proof that there is hope.

@Detoxtorehabcenter 3 года назад

I appreciate that!

@rationalmale6265 5 лет назад

Powerful story. Thank you.

@TowFan 5 лет назад

It’s one thing to sit there and think about sharing but to actually share something so personal is very difficult. I am a social anxiety to begin with. When I first started sharing in group I could feel myself shaking. My mind would race. I changed subjects in the middle of a sentence. I looked at the floor while I’m talking. Then leave out of there feeling like a fool. Inside of my head it all made sense but when I spoke it out loud it made no sense. I respect anybody who’s willing to share their truth.

@lafamilia2310 3 года назад

Being able to know what your weaknesses are is tough. Sometimes an addicts' eyes is true. You can hear real things from them and at the same time they are the person that is vulnerable the most.

@Detoxtorehabcenter 3 года назад

I totally agree!

@benfemi9691 3 года назад

John is just a hard nut on his own. Thanks for detoxtorehab

@Detoxtorehabcenter 3 года назад

You´re welcome.

@zacktibbals2645 6 лет назад

Love u buddy best of luck in the future

@kyleg4453 3 года назад

God bless you John.

@rohit_raj-it-2nd_yr-a-287 3 года назад

If you are got addicted to something is not a big deal but overcoming from those by own is great things. And I am sure he can do any thing because he have patience and determination of next level. Thank you john for motivating us. Best wishing!!

@Detoxtorehabcenter 3 года назад

I totally agree!

@fernandalarenas8009 5 лет назад

John you´re amazing!!

@onlyv7178 5 лет назад

buddy stay strong.

@Sydneybrynnestephens 5 лет назад

The best one on here

@everevolvinggee1123 6 лет назад

Great story

@Todesengel88 6 лет назад

Meth and Heroin are honestly two of the WORST things you could ever touch. Most addictive, most dangerous, easiest to overuse, worst side effects. Crack is up there too

@OscarModzz 5 лет назад

Arent you a genius

@ilikewaffles889 5 лет назад

Matthew Jochmann Oh, thanks Dr. Jochmann for that excellent analysis.

@uly-is-cute 5 лет назад

is this micheal from gta

@gladysa5700 3 года назад

This is quite an interesting story, I thank God for your life. You seem like an interesting fellow and full of energy. I believe God gave you a second chance and I am happy you made good use of it.

@Detoxtorehabcenter 3 года назад

Wow, thank you

@raidernation3536 5 лет назад

Foreman in 6 months what trade were you in? Landscaping?

@Ky_Ky_Ky 5 лет назад

7:11 what

@boidinktwistie4389 5 лет назад

the psychosis never left this man

@fopal-gang7108 5 лет назад

I’m glad most time I did was 5 days but I was withdrawing so that sucks plenty of rehabs detox halfway houses though . Shit all sucks and life is pointless . Better now

@babalolahannah1245 3 года назад

Getting sober is not necessary when one is imprisoned. It comes from within when you realised what you are doing isn't right.

@Detoxtorehabcenter 3 года назад

We hope many people will get inspired.

@babalolaabel540 3 года назад

To some addicts, prison isn't enough to get them sober but counselling. Encouraging them to visit rehabilitation center for proper treatment is the best.

@Detoxtorehabcenter 3 года назад

Totally agree!

@prettypointlessvideo 6 лет назад

Love

@davidmureithi1 3 года назад

Everything starts small. You later end up doing bigger hard drugs and the next thing you know you can not get yourself out of the mess.

@Detoxtorehabcenter 3 года назад

We are so proud of him.

@knowtechwithaman7254 3 года назад

Sometimes it is true that the prison isn't the place to be get sober. Unless, the prison has some sort of enlightenment classes or sessions system and it needs to be incorporated around the world actually.

@Detoxtorehabcenter 3 года назад

One day at a time, keep up the hard work and dedication!

@SilverAndNeon 6 лет назад

I can’t believe how happy and kind this guy seems after everything that happened to him. I can’t imagine what it’s like to be using drugs from such a young age, must have been beyond extremely hard to finally stop. Congratulations on the 2 year milestone :)

@recessiontwentytwenty3858 5 лет назад

"Every thing that happened to him" How so?

@chrism6904 6 лет назад

Never been an upper guy. Would rather just take a nice shot of H and just chill out and play some games or watch some Netflix. Why would anyone want to be all wired up?

@virgie4715 5 лет назад

Deceivingly Charming same. I’ve always been into downers. I tried meth once, years ago, but it was the worst experience of my life. I’ll never ever touch it again.

@OscarModzz 5 лет назад

Why would anyone wanna take drugs to sit on their arse wasting time? Uppers are better

@chrism6904 5 лет назад

@@OscarModzz Waste what time? You dont want to relax after having a hard days work? I work 24-48 hour shifts and I DONT want to be all wired up after working that. I want to chill out after that.

@xBumblebee7x 5 лет назад

well and the come downs too, just sounds awful

@harleygough 5 лет назад

@@chrism6904 Annoying isn't it, when people assume because you use heroin that you don't work and aren't productive, I used for 11 years, worked the entire time, in fact I kept getting better jobs and moving on in my career because the heroin helped me deal with otherwise debilitating mental health issues. Most people just assume people like us don't exist.

@vh8765 6 лет назад

Keep up the good fight. Pray, and remember it only takes just one to put you right back at it.

@Taran532 5 лет назад

Ummm... he’s high right now.

@boidinktwistie4389 5 лет назад

very unlikely bud!

@georgebol1100 6 лет назад

Great guy genuinely

@Chimera6297 5 лет назад

m8 there's plenty of drugs in prison. Not very plentiful I'm sure but you really can't stop drug smuggling in prison.

@ASUR90 5 лет назад

i think the church drove him more insane than drugs

@landomedina_ 5 лет назад

❤️

@jlawlor7560 6 лет назад

Shit man what a story you were in hell man, god bless you honestly you should be so proud of yourself .

@JK20239 6 лет назад

Victimless crime. The only victim here is john.

@peartfaldo 6 лет назад

Yeah right.

@JK20239 5 лет назад

@@peartfaldo who did he kill? In the use of meth? Seriously..

@capgpro100 5 лет назад

@@JK20239 I was wondering the same thing.

@brookeforehand5409 5 лет назад

He will back on it soon

@gabrielmedina7457 4 года назад

And you'll be in a Taco soon...

@kaileryoutsey1405 5 лет назад

He ain’t sober rn, bet he’s on escatsy during this video

@barryfohn4385 5 лет назад

You would have a lot more credibility if you put your hat in right. The purpose of a ball cap is to keep the sun out of a ball players eyes. What is the purpose of wearing a brim shading the back of your head?