Speedbal Addict interview-Dennis

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  @Rob78169 · 4 years ago

  When he said when I get clean for a bit you still only think about drugs. It's so true, I have been an addict since my late teens and I'm 45 now and I quit all hard drugs (crack and opiates) three years ago and finally this time I'm not thinking or dreaming about drugs. I was so tired of it that life and how much it's ruined me that I'm done. Who knows what tomorrow brings but I'm finally confident that I will stay away. I hope he can do it too!!🙏

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  @chriskoskela9170 · 4 years ago

  This guy gets it. He seems like he's had recovery before. We're still here, Dennis. Waiting for you. Get well, brother.

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  @betsybabf748 · 4 years ago (edited)

  We need to be careful of saying that is the normal response to heartbreak, grief, low self esteem, PTSD, etc. Every single human who lives to adulthood with have their heart broken, will have periods of low self worth, will grieve loved ones, and over 90% of all humans on this planet will have PTSD by age 45. It's just part of a human life, so we need to teach kids that and that life will have low lows and high highs, and that is normal and has been a part of being human since the beginning of time. They are now being sent the message that it is unique and a valid reason to want to go the route of drugs and excessive use of alcohol. Our kids need to be prepared and know this so they can prepare to handle that life is not easy.

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  @Dojocartwheel · 3 years ago

  The most heartbreaking, accurate and honest opiate addiction interview I’ve heard, but also depressingly accurate speech on the follies of the criminal justice system and lack of forgiveness in society. Life is not fair.  It is often times a painful experience from birth to death.  I don’t blame him for using. This guy is so introspective, his words sound like my thoughts did going into rehab for the 3rd time.

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  @johnnonja9012 · 4 years ago

  Very powerful. He is full of self hatred and pain. I hope he can make it past all that darkness and find a better life for himself.

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• JC

  @jcr6o395 · 4 years ago (edited)

  Speed ballers are as reckless as it gets from my experience. Ive done it but it's so dangerous. If there's a trophy in the junkie world it's being a speed baller. God bless you home boy

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  @angelinawhatsherface5907 · 4 years ago

  He really has a point with the lack of opportunities for recovering addicts.  If your goal is to get clean and stay clean having a felony follow you around makes it 1000x harder. My dad was a polydrug addict for 20 years and finally got clean and has been clean for several years now and I am so proud of him. He does have a good job that the halfway house was able to set him up with however it's nearly impossible for him to move from his current home because many places do not accept felons and he has to stay relatively close to his job because he has to bike because he can't have a driver's licence anymore. Society and the law is very hypocritical in the sense that they say they want addicts to get clean and recover yet they put every roadblock imaginable in their way to prevent them from doing so. This is one of the many reasons I am for the legalization of all drugs (it sounds counterproductive at first thought but it makes sense when you really think about it).

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  @johnwalter6410 · 4 years ago

  I shot dope and coke for 16 yrs in Kensington Philadelphia. I was homeless and slept in a tent under a bridge. I ended up with Hep C. I've been sober for almost 17 yrs. I own 3 successful business's and I got cured of my Hep C. I gross almost 500k a yr and I max out 6 retirement funds a year. It's possible to get sober and enjoy life. I bow hunt. I shoot guns. I play music. I have a studio. Life is great. It's possible

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• KI

  @kiki11974 · 4 years ago

  When a drug addict speaks negatively about a drug -believe them.   How he’s still alive is a total mystery

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  @TViN15 · 3 years ago

  I wish the best for you Dennis, I’m a recovering addict myself currently have a little over 1year and 4months clean, and your story made me want to comment and say I believe in you man, you speak with more intelligence than most addicts (considering your on crack & heroin) most can’t even string along a sentence and I was the exact same way a “functioning addict” so to speak which actually makes it harder to quit believe it or not, but it’s because we know we have a purpose in life, and even through addiction tried our best through thick and thin to be our best self at that very moment in time… once you get clean you will see everything fall into place with time and willingness/effort ! 🙏🏻

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  @Leogx13 · 4 years ago

  Mark never sleeps

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• EM

  @emielvanvooren9645 · 4 years ago

  This was one of the most touching and honest interviews I've seen on this channel. I truly hope you will be able to find a job soon and a way to get out Dennis. You're worth way more than you believe.

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