He spoke at one of the rehabs that I went to. I can't remember which one, but his story planted a seed of getting clean that eventually germinated and grew up. I am going on 7 years clean off the needle, dope, etc.. I'm not going to lie and tell you that his story touched me so much that I got clean immediately and stayed sober forever. Nope!!! However, I'll never forget his story 💯
@It’s blitz especially these days cause one never knows what the hell is in what ever they are into. I been clean from cocaine/crack for 8 years. Was a ruff rd. No rehab, no help from anyone. I just listened to my body and plus i got real tired of living my life like that. I woulda been dead within a year if i kept going. I couldnt imagine going back no matter what happens in my life or how bad it is because that life style literally disgusts me now. I have no remorse for people who over dose once or twice and keep on keepin on like its the thing to do then od n die. For me thats what they deserve from not learning there lesson the first couple times. Ive lost to many people to heroin.
Not knocking your sobriety but how do you not remember the last rehab you went to since it was the one he spoke at and the one that helped you stay clean? I would understand not remembering all of them but how do you forget the one that had the biggest impact on your sobriety?
So i shot up for 11 years. Almost died of heart infection several times. I left a 28 day rehab because they made me watch the Chris Herron doc, while i was DETOXING! Anyway, i'm 23 months sober right now, and never going back. Glad i can watch Chris speak now, knowing he'd be proud of me.
I remember when I was at a rehab and my counselor asked me when the first time I felt relief was. I said when I took percocet for the first time and she immediately let's out a deep breath of relief. It struck me so hard... I hated myself.
My sister in law works for Chris and The Herren Project. This guy is 100% genuine and a true inspiration to everyone living that struggle. Pat is the man for having him on here.
Great comment. It shows the true sickness of addiction. His brain was focused on the addiction, his rational for everything in life is completely sideways. The interview was so good because it gave the best insight on how an addicted mind operates versus conventional thinking.
I’m from Boston and chris is a legend around here. He had the same issues so many others deal with and he’s very open about the struggles. He went to the top of the top to rock bottom and now landed on his feet and doing well. Glad he turned it around
He spoke at my high school almost 6 years ago & it was the best assembly speaker we’ve had. Ever. So real & it definitely got to all of us. Much respect
This guy is an inspiration to so many in so many ways. His life is exactly like mine in every way I just wasn't as close to as talented of a ball player. Its a miracle he's alive and a blessing he's doing what he's doing now. You will never get sober unless you man up and decide you want it more than anything. For yourself no one else. Its worth it.
He spoke at my college. I thought oh boy another story about someone pissing their career away. Chris moved me from the first sentence. Congrats on 12 years sober Chris!
I remember when some smart ass kid laughed during his speech when he spoke at our school and he called him out in front of the entire school, most memorable speaker in all my years at school
My dad teaches in the Arlington School District (upstate ny by Poughkeepsie). And Chris Herren spoke at Arlington highschool in I want to say 2017 or 2016. Anyway when he was speaking the room was silent and his words were so powerful. Never seen anything like it. This man is an inspiration !
Been sober 26 days now and going through it. It’s tuff and you think about it everyday but finding motivation through family really has helped the most! Hope I make it to 12 years too! So glad I saw this today and found out about Chris. Addicted to pain pills for 10 years and also took about 12 thirty milligram pills a day. Everything Chris said in this interview is 100% true! Definitely going to look him up right now. So glad I saw this today 💯🙏🏼
You're awesome Chris! I've been clean for 3 yrs now after a 15 yr struggle with coke, oxy, and heroin. It is a miracle that I'm alive today. God came into my room one night when I was contemplating a second suicide attempt and changed me in the blink of an eye Keep doing what you do Chris!
Coming from me goin on 4 years sober I remember being high as a kite watching his 30 for 30 and just getting so much out of it still to this day being inspired from his story
I feel into the oc scene early 2000s, 10yrs went by, found myself in rehab(finally), scene his story there and it hit home hard...coming up on 9yrs free of the dope and needles
I grew up 3 hrs north of fall river and lived and died hoops and I knew of how awesome Chris Herren was. My wife was born and raised right next town over in New Bedford and she had no idea who I was talking about the first time we talked and she told me where she from and I said oh cool do you know Chris Herren. She said no and I almost never talked to her again (glad I wasn't that dumb) cause he was god to kids growing up around me. I always wanted to shake his hand and talk with him because of some similarities we've shared
As an addict I understand everything he said. A lot of people won't but the way he describes addiction is spot on. Once you're hooked it's over. Will do anything to keep it hanging on by a thread. Lying, shutting people out, secrets that become too many to count, depression, hating yourself. I lived it in my past life. To anyone who doesn't understand... Its a real disease and its horrible
I’ve been clean now 2 years , it’s something you need to want and be ready to do , cuz I heard all the stories while I was getting High , took so many years and tears , I caused so much pain to the ppl I love , but …these last 2 years , have been amazing finding me again and changing for the better and fixing those relationships I’ve damaged during being an addict .
I'm from Fresno California. Chris Herren DOMINATED for us during my childhood. I still tell everyone the 2 best players i ever saw live: Kobe Bryant, Chris Herren. Fresno always loves ya Chris!
I have lived in Denver since 1991, and I've been a die hard Nuggets fan ever since. I remember very clearly when Chris was drafted; and I remember all the players we had at the time. I had heard some partial stories of some of his prior struggles at Boston College, but for the most part, the stories were more focused on his successes at Fresno. (Here in Denver at least) It wasn't until the ESPN special "Unguarded" came out that I learned his story. Aside from being one of the best overall athletes to ever play basketball, Chris is an INCREDIBLE individual; well beyond his game. He wears his heart on his sleeve at all times and is not afraid to put his vulnerabilities on display for the world to see; and he's fearless about doing so. And yet, he still maintains a down-to-earth demeanor, and is even able to look back and laugh (sort of) at some of his past exploits. He is one of the greatest motivational speakers I've ever heard before; he's actually one that I WANT to listen to. Aside from occasionally drinking too much, I've never had a true addiction like his; so I have no way to relate to what he is saying. That being said however, I'm interested (almost to the point of obsession) in watching documentaries on drugs and addiction. Another great example was the Todd Marinovich story. The difference between the two is that I believe Chris is a more genuine; and kinder person; whereas Marinovich kinda comes off as an ass sometimes. Oh well. Interesting stuff. Either way, I love Chris Herren, and I wish they would do another run of the Durfee High School basketball jerseys; I'd snatch one right up if given the chance!
I am from fall river i know Chris very well he works with my uncle they have been best friends for years and he is one of the strongest people ive ever met. If you haven't seen his 30 for 30 you should see it.
I’m a former opiate addict myself, oxycodone was my crutch. To hear the positivity in this mans voice and to know where he’s come from, is a miracle. God bless you Chris Herren, oh and Pat your alright too yuh old bag
The herren foundation helped get me into treatment a few years ago and saved my life. I had a viscious heroin problem and they were amazing people who care a lot about really helping people.
Man I remember watching his 30 for 30 years ago for the first time... I never was on drugs or anything but, it in some way changed my life. I have total admiration for Chris he is truly a hero!!💯
From Fresno all my life and Herren is a household name. Loved watching him play and succeed. Heard a lot of street stories about him around town. Watched his story in my dui class 😂 but so happy to see him looking so happy and healthy after what he's been through! Go Dogs!
I had the honor of hearing Chris two times. The first time,i listened to him speak, i admit that i was very judgmental of a kid, viewing him as a guy who just threw everything away and he wanted to scare people out of doing drugs. However, i was very unaware at the time of the rampant drug crisis that haunts my hometown, and it took the death of one of my classmates to understand the depth that this problem had. Around 2 months after this student passed away, Chris gave an assembly to our entire school. After he told his story, we had the chance to hear from students who were affected by addiction and the impact that it had had on there life. To get a chance to understand that even in a upper middle class suburb, nobody was immune to this pandemic of addiction. I can confidently say that Chris Herren has changed my life. He is using his experience as a way to inspire others to get help. To give one an understanding of how devastating addiction is. Using it to break a stigma. I believe that everyone should be required to listen to this mans story. Thank you Chris. Much love to you and your family and best wishes in continuing to change the world.
Between him speaking to us and the story of Len Bias being constantly preached to us during elementary school I never even considered touching the hard stuff. He’s a big name around here in RI/MA.
He’s 44 and looks about 37, despite how hard he lived for so many years and how much drugs he did. That’s crazy to me. He looks well like he lived his entire life super healthy.
I know you are not reading this, but God Bless you and your family. My brother died tragically in his addiction at thirty two. I am seven years in and thank God every day. Be safe and may God get you to a peaceful life in serenity.
Lived a few towns from him as a kid. He was a senior when I was a junior I think. We would fill our stands and boo and yell and curse as Herren dropped 30 on us. Unstoppable as a kid.
You ever see him play when he was on? Lights out shooter, smart like Flutie in a basketball uniform, I hope the man has peace in his life, cant imagine the hell
If you are struggling with any kind of addiction, this man can help you and can influence you to quit. We all should be thankful that Chris is here and teaching young people what drugs can do to your life
He spoke at my school and as a staff it was incredible to see him move the kids from our area, from Massachusetts. Told students to stop laughing and grilled them hard. What a guy
I’m a Former addict and trust me, 1600 mg a day is INSANE. That would kill any normal person and even a lot of addicts. That’s death right there. That will lead you to smack every time. Seems like a great dude, the unguarded doc was awesome.
I actually had the pleasure in meeting him after he spoke at my high school a few years ago. He's such a great inspiration to men and women of all ages. Hello from Central Pennsylvania.
This is dope. We don’t play here in the Riv! Sick to hear Patty Stacks talking about my high school lol shoutout Durfee and a real Fall River legend #24
Bro you would have to take 20 80mg oxycontin a day to reach 1600 mg, that is insane! I thought I used to do a lot whenever I was on pain pills and I took four or five 80s a day how the hell is he not dead
I was thinking the same thing, but from a different perspective: I work in health care, handle and see these drugs everyday. A HIGH dose for a terminally ill cancer patient would be 3 to 4 80mg tabs a day. And that's rare. I can't imagine dosing the way you did, and I REALLY can't imagine taking 1600 over a day and doing ANYTHING, let alone something that takes coordination like basketball. You are 100% correct, this cat should be dead. All of this just further highlights why I think medicinal marijuana should be used to phase out these man-made chemical monsters. Congrats on getting, and staying, clean brother. One day at a time. Stay strong.
@@rolmodel12. bro it's called tolerance. You start with half a pill and within months you need 10-15 a day to function. That's how tolerance leads to ppl being able to handle that amount. Plus the route of administration is key in how much of the drug is absorbed. If you inject it it's way more potent than taking it by mouth leading to a really high tolerance
As someone who used to do a shitload of oxies and eventually ended up shooting heroin I could not imagine trying he a professional athlete doing that. I mean if something goes wrong and you dont your fix that day you gonna be going through withdrawal symptoms hard core. That man is an absolute beast in my eyes for having the money of a professional player and being able to drop the drugs when you can pretty much buy whatever you want.
I like hearing other peoples hardship stories. Not a lot of us who can walk away from drugs or walk away with no help from anyone or anything is even harder like i did. Its not an easy road but its the best rd to truly fixing yourself because you use your own mental prowess and thats so much more rewarding. I congratulate anyone who can give that life up and stay away for ever after that.
Remember Chris from his Fresno State days, the guy was an incredible competitor on the court and I always wondered why he didn't pan out, until I heard his story from an interview a couple years back. Heartbreaking stuff, so glad he's doing okay these days.
so odd to see him now. I was 2 years behind him but got to see my friends play against him. He was a one man wrecking machine. But you couldn't really play a box and one on him because he'd crush your best player on d. But our town gave them a run they didn't want. He was a madman who fought through everything you put at him.
People hear the amount of opiates an addict can consume in a day and they always say, in disbelief, "How? That should kill you, right?". I always responded saying "Well, an alcoholic never started out buying a 12 pack and a 750 bottle, right?"
