This is the story of Derek - a handsome and friendly young man.  He started on drugs at age 12 when he was introduced to marijuana.  He was an athlete - a wrestler - and a good student.  He progressed throughout his high school year to heroin via Percocet and Oxycontin.  He went to college on wrestling scholarship but lost it due to repeated injuries.  Began using cocaine and more heroin after several rehab attempts.  Finally he tried to end his life and at that point he finally agreed to going to Narconon in Louisiana.  Now he is an interventionist for Narconon and a counselor.  He uses his experiences to help other addicts reach the point of wanting the help that Narconon offers. If you're an addict, this podcast is for you.  If you aren't sure if you're an addict or not, this podcast is for you.  If you are the mother of an addict, this podcast is definitely for you.

This is the story of Derek - a handsome and friendly young man. He started on drugs at age 12 when he was introduced to marijuana. He was an athlete - a wrestler - and a good student. He progressed throughout his high school year to heroin via Percocet and Oxycontin. He went to college on wrestling scholarship but lost it due to repeated injuries. Began using cocaine and more heroin after several rehab attempts. Finally he tried to end his life and at that point he finally agreed to going to Narconon in Louisiana. Now he is an interventionist for Narconon and a counselor. He uses his experiences to help other addicts reach the point of wanting the help that Narconon offers. If you're an addict, this podcast is for you. If you aren't sure if you're an addict or not, this podcast is for you. If you are the mother of an addict, this podcast is definitely for you.

This is the story of Derek - a handsome and friendly young man.&nbsp; He started on drugs at age 12 when he was introduced to marijuana.&nbsp; He was an athlete - a wrestler - and a good student.&nbsp; He progressed throughout his high school year to heroin via Percocet and Oxycontin.&nbsp; He went to college on wrestling scholarship but lost it due to repeated injuries.&nbsp; Began using cocaine and more heroin after several rehab attempts.&nbsp; Finally he tried to end his life and at that point he finally agreed to going to Narconon in Louisiana.&nbsp; Now he is an interventionist for Narconon and a counselor.&nbsp; He uses his experiences to help other addicts reach the point of wanting the help that Narconon offers. If you're an addict, this podcast is for you.&nbsp; If you aren't sure if you're an addict or not, this podcast is for you.&nbsp; If you are the mother of an addict, this podcast is definitely for you.

Derek's Story - A Mother's Persistence

This podcast addresses hope and recovery options for individuals, friends, family, parents and associates who have been or may be addicted to opioids, heroin, cocaine, prescription drugs, fentanyl, and want to overcome the addiction.

There are interviews with former addicts, stories of having gone through numerous failed rehabes, parents and loved ones that describe the horrors and ultimate methods they have sought to save lives and help.

Issues include the changing world of rehab, from 12 step programs to successful and effective alternative approaches to detox, withdrawal, and education for stable life style changes for former addicts. The benefits and dangers of different types of rehab from those that have experienced it.

The "point of no return' is when the individual has come to a realization that they need and want help. 

This is also for friends and family of addicts who are at their wits end and don't know what to do to help the addict.  This podcast gives hope and inspiration for recovery.

Some topics include:
- Where can I get help?
- How do I know if my child or relative or friend is addicted?
- How do I get someone up to realizing they need help?

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This podcast addresses hope and recovery options for individuals, friends, family, parents and associates who have been or may be addicted to opioids, heroin, cocaine, prescription drugs, fentanyl, and want to overcome the addiction. There are interviews with former addicts, stories of having gone through numerous failed rehabes, parents and loved ones that describe the horrors and ultimate methods they have sought to save lives and help. Issues include the changing world of rehab, from 12 step programs to successful and effective alternative approaches to detox, withdrawal, and education for stable life style changes for former addicts. The benefits and dangers of different types of rehab from those that have experienced it. The "point of no return' is when the individual has come to a realization that they need and want help. This is also for friends and family of addicts who are at their wits end and don't know what to do to help the addict. This podcast gives hope and inspiration for recovery. Some topics include: - Where can I get help? - How do I know if my child or relative or friend is addicted? - How do I get someone up to realizing they need help?

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