How Appalachia Became Addicted to Dr*gs 🇺🇸
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Deep in the hills of Appalachia is a land of beauty laced with heavy dr*g abuse. In some of these communities up to 50% of the 20-40 year olds are addicted to hard dr*gs creating a generation of children being raised by grandparents. Join me and the locals as we travel into the hills of Eastern Kentucky to show you the gravity of this situation, and also introduce you to the people who are creating positive ways out.
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@PeterSantenello 11 ай бұрын
From what I've seen traveling all over this country making videos our drug problem is increasing. For those people struggling with addiction there are ways out. Below are some (local to this video) resources, but most likely there is help where you live too. For those suffering from addiction there are better days ahead if you choose. ► Chance's outreach group: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083339588655&mibextid=LQQJ4d ► Donate to Chance's group: www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PZL799WCY9TWY ► The Next Chapter rehab: facebook.com/TheNextChapterLLP/ ► Appalachia Series: kzfaq.info/sun/PLEyPgwIPkHo5If6xyrkr-s2I6yz23o0av
@YankeeinSC1 11 ай бұрын
Peter, have your brushes with "good people" (this fella, the Amish you've met, etc...) changed how you view your own mortality or spirituality beyond just driven your content production?
@rosedzindolet-faith5092 11 ай бұрын
THANK YOU For The Work You’re Doing 🙏🏼👼🏼
@jimhurleywhitakerjr 11 ай бұрын
Watch some Gabor Matè Peter for insight on this.
@skahwaya4192 11 ай бұрын
Hey man your not 20 minutes from me, id like to meet up with you and invite you for a dinner! I'm shocked that your so close!
@sl1020 11 ай бұрын
The man that said “you have to want to” was spot on! Thank you
@wtk6069 11 ай бұрын
This is the kind of real-world journalism we had in the 70s and 80s, but it's died out in corporate media. Thank you for filling the gap.
@AL-lh2ht 11 ай бұрын
Guy thinks 70s and 80s media companies were not own by billionaires like they are owned today.
@alibabaschultz352 11 ай бұрын
@@AL-lh2ht They were, but the process of corporatization builds and builds. Corporate media today is a lot different from corporate media back then, because it was still a relatively new enterprise.
@ewaysrevenge 11 ай бұрын
@@AL-lh2htcorporations used to have to try. all the big players are established now and can get comfortable with mediocrity. goes for most industries
@Hamza-xc9kb 11 ай бұрын
Absolutely man! I love all his videos.
@MrWorldasmaya 11 ай бұрын
@@AL-lh2ht That's not what he/she said. Not even sure why you took the time just to be critical for no reason and create an issue where none existed. Wasn't very nice of you TBH.
@SheriffGuyBuck 11 ай бұрын
As an elected Sheriff in Tennessee this episode definitely hit close to home. No one is immune, I lost my brother to an opioid overdose in 2003. Thank you for for sharing the good work these people are doing. Sheriff Guy Buck, McNairy County Tennessee.
@Hansen710 11 ай бұрын
looking at this from another country i have to say the sheriff is a big part of this problem.. both his personality and his war on drugs.... he have been working on the same mistakes for 40 years he said if he have been there for 40 years and the adults still dont care about all the 10 years old in that city uses cannabis regular, he failed.. im a cannbis user my self and are succesfull in my life, because no cops are fucking my life up.. but these people are accepting ten years old using cannbis, listen to him he gave up insted of giving thre message and inspiration that is needed these people are waiting for the lord to do their work 🤣 i have seen a city clean up drugs without the help of cops or goverment.. it can be done plenty of working softdrug markeds in the world just like there are places selling alcohol.. in the end it is up to the people running it how they want it
@gutwallst6645 11 ай бұрын
sorry for your loss
@ebonywinn50 11 ай бұрын
Congrats on winning your election. Stay safe 💪🏾
@WinPC99 11 ай бұрын
As a Tennessean, thank you for what you do! And I’m sorry about your loss
@stephenguffey7225 11 ай бұрын
Awesome I'm from Davidson County. It's an honor to send you this comment
@user-cc2fe9cm3q 8 ай бұрын
This guy is hands down the best non judgmental interviewer I've ever seen. Absolutely gracious and handled so well in all situations. Excellent job. Almost 10 years sober alcoholic here and coming from someone who tried multiple times before it stuck hearing that guy say "you gotta have that psyche change cause old behavior Isn't gonna create new habits" hit HARD. You really need that switch to flip and when it does its amazing. Excellent journalism.
@Garbagefly 3 ай бұрын
It is like a switch i agree. U gota start responding to emotions and stuff and stop reacting
@jenniferroberts7536 16 күн бұрын
This brought tears to my eyes. I have just over 5 years sobriety, and truly appreciate the gentle manner in which this serious issue is explained. Thanks for what you do.
@terryyoung6244 14 күн бұрын
agreed
@MoisturefortheSoul 8 ай бұрын
Texas girl here - the support these people give each other in your town is absolutely incredible. I cried watching this. You have no idea how many people you’re helping by doing this. Thank you.
@jenne8180 5 ай бұрын
Georgia girl here with family in Texas. I totally agree with you. And God bless Texas and Appalachia!
@standardtwo 5 ай бұрын
Absolutely! Topics lke addiction are still in the darkness...I believe that bringing these issues into the light makes a huge difference.
@beklaus1 10 ай бұрын
“Only drug problem I had as a kid was that my parents drug me to church” 😂 that was a great line.
@westcoastweird455 10 ай бұрын
😂😂
@Deep_wolf 10 ай бұрын
@@westcoastweird455 religion is the opium of the people
@harrynelson9203 10 ай бұрын
That was so smoothly delivered i actually didn’t hear it 🤣🤣
@sonnytopboy4975 10 ай бұрын
Are you Scottish
@sophiabultena6781 10 ай бұрын
It was the best one liner I've heard in a while
@Mrs.P2021 11 ай бұрын
Randy is my cousin. I haven't seen him in years but I'm glad to see that he's doing better right now. I am a recovering addict myself with a little over 4 years clean. I pray he continues to travel this sobriety road. Randy if you see this I love you and I'm so proud of you!
@Deken 11 ай бұрын
Congratulations to you for 4 years clean! You should also be very proud of yourself.
@linmal2242 11 ай бұрын
Yes@@Deken
@draxsmallwood3918 11 ай бұрын
RANDY FANDY!
@finster1968 11 ай бұрын
Congrats to you on being clean! I know life gets in the way, but I strongly suggest you reconnect with your cousin. Even if you can only speak or visit once a year, it’s these kind of meaningful connections that keep us all on a good path.
@user-bv1co5gx7x 11 ай бұрын
Once a junkie always a junkie you'll never be clean because you'll relapse and go back to your poison.
@JoJo-fi3ti 7 ай бұрын
This is the best video I have ever seen!! I am so proud of this kid and his message, I am 24 years clean and sober through AA and Jesus one day at a time❤
@AmyBrewer-ym6qy 8 ай бұрын
Full disclosure-I was blessed as a wife of a firefighter/paramedic of 25 years and a mother of four when I found myself suddenly lost in this madness. Praise God my children are now a Marine, Airforce linguist, Firefighter and my youngest is in her third year at a university in Virginia. Unfortunately, due to my addiction and my husband's self medicating with alcohol we were no longer together (7years ago) but I am clean (have been for over a year and a half) he is sober and hopefully happily remarried. Just having a extremely difficult time finding my way back to the purpose he has me still on this earth for. Changed my people,places, things but honestly alcohol has been helping me numb or feel lately. I'm ready to be free of it all!!! Having a hard time but know that I will make it somehow. Just a lot of loss to deal with. PLEASE keep me in your prayers. Thank you.
@uncapabrew4807 7 ай бұрын
🙌 Bless you stay strong .
@kymross6405 6 ай бұрын
Sending you love and strength you got this❤
@davewolf8869 5 ай бұрын
Amy, I am a male, been clean of hard drugs for over 20 years, I am 44. I pop an edible from time to time- I am on one now- and sometimes fall down the bottle, but- I am drinking 1/4 of what I once did- be confronting my demons and getting therapy for my trauma- trauma is pain- and alcohol fixes that for a while. We can often trade one vice for another- personally for me, I know many would consider me an alcoholic- but I could not care less. I am doing great. Do I get blasted from time to time hell yeah I do! But, I am more sober than drunk, and that hasn't been true for over 20 years. So, hang in there. Maybe, try and get a healthier relationship with alcohol- it does help. Always remember, that recovery is often not linear- don't let a "relapse" get you down! I had to stay drunk for a while before I reigned it in. Forcing yourself to do things oftentimes doesn't work- listen to your spirit! I'm not religious any more but I know I have a spirit and I know my spirit has been directing me to a much healthier road than I was on. I hope you find your way.
@mikeyoung5329 5 ай бұрын
stay strong for your children they love and need you more then you could imagine. I lost my father 2 years ago and life will never be the same.. if not for you do it for your wonderful children, my prayers for you
@Donotevengotherewithme 5 ай бұрын
Find you a good support system somewhere. Good luck and I wish you the best. It's hard out here in life.
@SalesforceUSA 11 ай бұрын
He is one of the most gracious hosts I have ever witnessed. No matter where he is, he is never judgemental, just reporting. May God bless this man and his family.
@kr5690 11 ай бұрын
Yes indeed!! Peter is so down to earth, and you can see how the people he encounters warm up to him so quickly, because they can feel his warmth and genuineness.
@kristineplummer7607 9 ай бұрын
Watch Soft White Underbelly.
@armyofone13 8 ай бұрын
I know this is 100 % privilege, but SWU haunts me and I can’t watch 😢
@nicolasgarcia400 11 ай бұрын
Peter out here showing the real issues, any video he has you know it will be quality content and show you sides you haven’t seen before. The mainstream media should take lessons from Santenello!
@eggrolll 11 ай бұрын
Mainstream media be like "here's how global warming is causing drug addiction in Appalachia"
@sahn-yuh 11 ай бұрын
Or... "here's how Hunter Biden's laptop caused the nation's drug epidemic" and "Trump hid the drug epidemic solution with the documents that were near the toilet"
@guysumpthin2974 11 ай бұрын
Blaming it on “boredom” is stupid
@guysumpthin2974 11 ай бұрын
It’s ironic, but Afghanistan is having greater success , by rounding them up / cold turkey. Previous ADD meds make people so susceptible,along with heavy use of synthetic caffeine. Combine that with pharma paying professors to promote pain meds , and sales people supplying the dr with endless promotions…. And so many corrupt rehab facilities & detention centers . Afghanistan now wants to abolish it entirely, no growing or trading
@busterbeagle2167 11 ай бұрын
For some it’s all they see
@kennywayne4495 4 ай бұрын
Very very very good interview!!! I’m a recovering opiate/meth addict. I’ve got 3 years clean. I was an addict for 15 years. When he said you have to totally change your way of thinking he was 100% right!!!
@Oakleaf700 4 ай бұрын
@@nicksmith9 Even animals need to be gradually withdrawn from opiates after surgery and accidents, Animals aren't considered ''weak''- and they get prescribed the same opiates as humans do {but in much smaller doses}
@kennywayne4495 4 ай бұрын
@@nicksmith9you have no idea what you’re talking about.
@vjcarter4657 4 ай бұрын
I love this channel. It is real and super mellow, so peaceful without extra dramatic music making it impossible to watch. Peter is also an extremely non judgmental interviewer and that is rare and refreshing.
@FUZIONHERE 11 ай бұрын
Mad respect to you Peter for letting people share their Christian faith and not cutting any of the things they say out, you’re the best documenter on KZfaq hands down.
@mommasbacongankin 11 ай бұрын
Document the crazy Christians. Show it and let it be know. Explain away evil.
@chadveit9854 11 ай бұрын
I absolutely agree, gained at lot of respect for Peter after watching that.
@DeezNuts-vj4ws 11 ай бұрын
@@mommasbacongankin So true!!
@RosinDaddy5280 11 ай бұрын
Lol they don't even know their own faith lol Jesus never once said he was God and to worship him This is idol worship Jesus prayed to God
@rcquakes30 9 ай бұрын
You are a good human being Peter. We need more people like you
@dsher503 11 ай бұрын
It's really awesome to see a lot of these guys who are recovering, being open to talk to a stranger about their problems. Takes a strong person to do that.
@weirdmood8102 11 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, that's where about 95% of us end our journey, though. In my experience, the ones saying the most aren't the ones doing the most. I certainly wish the best for these men, but experience has shown me that the probability of every single one of them being full of shit is extremely high. If a single one of these men actually make it, it would be a win, though. I was in treatment 6 or 7 years ago, and the vast majority of the dudes I was with are dead. A couple are in prison, but most are dead. I only know of two of us who have remained off drugs and put together a good life. Addiction is a strange beast. Unfortunately, we're just not ready until it clicks one day, if we're lucky enough to live to see it.
@DebraWelch 11 ай бұрын
@@weirdmood8102I totally get this. I quit drinking in June, 1997. Unfortunately, out of the 12 of us who quit, only 2 of us are still alive or not in prison.
@mofishin2648 11 ай бұрын
Yeah, not sure about the blaming weed and drinking part. Also lacing weed sounds like some bs especially with an expensive substance like Fentanyl.
@dsher503 11 ай бұрын
Yeah I understand where you are coming from completely. I've been trying to focus less on the negatives and so I try to look at guys like this with hope but know it's much easier to talk than it is to take action. Definitely appreciate the perspective of someone who has been through it/is going through it. Those odds are terrible of making it which is why the most important thing seems to be to find a way to prevent people from trying these drugs in the first place right? Such a tough and complex situation. I hope you're doing well and thanks for responding.
@ovechkin100 11 ай бұрын
It must help them cope with it. Ive never been in that situation, but they all sort of talk the same speed about it. As if they are warning everyone just how bad it really is.
@mikearicks77 8 ай бұрын
I can tell that the first former addict is still fighting his demons. Stay strong 💪🏾
@dianefletcher7852 5 ай бұрын
They all appeared depressed and unhealthy imo
@julesbythesea4462 7 ай бұрын
I moved from Monticello 8 years ago to heal and elevate...that town and the people drag you down.I am doing better than I ever have in my entire life. Best decision I made.Just like he says at the pool hall,you have to get out and cut all ties.You have to break away from the toxicity no matter how hard it is,family and friends.Put yourself first always!Take care of you and get stronger and learn to love yourself.
@TripleMountain36446 11 ай бұрын
Thank you to everyone who participated in this video. My son took his life October of 2020 at 21 years old during the pandemic waiting for a bed to open at rehab. COVID rules forced rehabs to reduce the number of patients they could have. He'd been prescribed opioids for an orthopedic problem and benzos for a seizure disorder and had been on the prescriptions for a year and a half. He became a functional addict. When he no longer could get his prescrips filled due to a change in insurance, a friend turned him on to a dealer. He was buying Percs and three months later after multiple overdoses realized the M30s he was buying were cut with Fentanyl. Our State was in lockdowns, nothing to do, isolation, depression, and loneliness adding to the distress and boredom and COVID relief checks which made the problem worse. His world grew dark within six months with dark people in it. He made up his mind to withdraw on his own since rehab had him on hold. In withdrawal and in pain (mental, emotional, and physical) he took his life while trying to SAVE it. Withdrawal is horrible and med detox is the only safe way to go. He knew that, he'd detoxed before in rehab, but he was so ready to get off opioids/benzos/Fentanyl he didn't want to wait. The morning he was found I received a call from his rehab...they had a bed, it had just become available. This thoughtfully-done video brought tears to my eyes all throughout. Thank you for doing this and for giving the hurting ones, so often judged and forgotten, a voice and a chance to tell their stories. I saw the same thing in each one my son had...a good heart, a tenderness about them, and a willingness to be honest about the struggle. It takes courage to tell our stories especially when those who have never been through it or loved someone who was going through it ever really understand. My hope is that each person in this video has continued success in their sobriety and that life gives them what they so deserve...love, compassion, self-forgiveness, and a chance. Peace be with you all and much love and encouragement to the families and friends of those struggling with addiction. Love is the answer...only love.
@angelachouinard4581 11 ай бұрын
My heart breaks for you. The ones who drift into drugs from bad homes and economically depressed areas are bad enough but the ones who started out under a doctor's care absolutely infuriate me. I have two brothers. One has a PhD in chemistry and spent his whole career working for companies who represent drug manufacturers. The other spent his whole career in benefits insurance. From this I know two things. Doctors know far less about the drugs they prescribe than they should and how to take them off properly and insurance companies don't care if they and the doctor cut the world out from under your feet. It's a vicious cycle. If we took better care of the basics, like proper medical care, affordable housing and jobs that paid enough to live on, lots of people would not be so miserable they turn to drugs. Then there would not be so many addicts. With fewer addicts maybe there would not be a shortage of beds. Thank you for sharing your story. You are right, when we are brave enough to share our pain, we can support each other.
@Khunark 11 ай бұрын
Yeah, love. Thank you.
@BleedForTheWorld 11 ай бұрын
It strikes me as odd when you blame covid relief cheques on your son's death. Uplifting people is not just about individuals but whole communities at once and it requires a change within systemic policies and actions. I'm sorry for your loss.
@BleedForTheWorld 11 ай бұрын
@@angelachouinard4581 poverty leads to crime because boredom, depression, lack of resources, and the lack of freedom and agency sets in. You're right about affordable housing. That's why we need systemic change within the system that helps people first, not corporations for profit.
@EGoldman 11 ай бұрын
@@BleedForTheWorldcovid policies are absolutely to blame for the increase in deaths due to suicide, addiction etc.
@mikeseier4449 11 ай бұрын
Peter, I like that when you interact with people you don’t take over the conversation; You actually let them tell their stories.. Excellent job.
@CatAvGuy 11 ай бұрын
@@RUTHLESSambition5 You say this like big pharma (and indeed corporate America, our elite in general, etc.) aren't looking to exploit everyone wherever possible. Looking at your profile, you're clearly mentally unwell. An excessive hatred for others and a weird preoccupation with pretending to be wealthy both speak to the deficiency of your character. Hope you get better.
@maureenobrien4807 11 ай бұрын
@@RUTHLESSambition5 LEGAL MURDER.
@maureenobrien4807 11 ай бұрын
@@RUTHLESSambition5 GET RID OF THE SACK OF SHITLERS ..
@RUTHLESSambition5 11 ай бұрын
@@maureenobrien4807 They did it to us in the 90s but it was the CIA. Drug dealing funded an actual war😂😂😂
@hypotheticalforest 11 ай бұрын
Right! I love the respect he gives every single person too. He can appreciate all walks of life in a way that’s so beautiful.
@bojo2770 5 ай бұрын
I love that Sheriff! He's so sweet and genuine!
@daehr9399 8 ай бұрын
My high school psychology teacher was addicted to Oxies. He'd messed up his back and knees and gotten prescribed them, and at the time, you know the story...not much oversite. Hope he is doing better now.
@qwest4eight 11 ай бұрын
As someone who was born in Kentucky, this series has been heartbreaking and heart warming. Thank you Peter for showing that our beautiful state is so much more than the stereotypes.
@vincivedivicilextalionas4036 11 ай бұрын
As someone who lives in Ky this warms my heart to see the awareness spread. Also born here
@llamacebu216 11 ай бұрын
$250 oz of meth is pretty terrifying.. Holy cutness
@cornell833 11 ай бұрын
@@llamacebu216 don't sell drugs
@clicheguevara5282 11 ай бұрын
I grew up in Tennessee but left for Hawaii 13 years ago because everyone I knew in TN was addicted to hard drugs. ..so I feel ya. This "really hits home" as they say.
@cornell833 11 ай бұрын
@@clicheguevara5282 yes the cartel runs Tennessee 🚭 😤 in drugs it will never stop
@nicolecorsillo 11 ай бұрын
I became homeless due to drugs and it took my dad cutting me off from money for me to get help. I’m now a nurse and will have 25 years sober in November. There absolutely is hope!!! AA helped save my life!🙌♥️
@servantwarrior880 11 ай бұрын
Thank goodness your dad was willing to temporarily sacrifice his relationship with you so that you could live. I watched my parents ruin my brother and nephew first hand and it cost my nephew his life. I 100% blame my parents for his death. Without their enabling he would have had to make a different choice. So glad for you, I hope you fully realize what your dad did for you.
@nicolecorsillo 11 ай бұрын
@@servantwarrior880 thank you for sharing that! I’ve seen so many people literally love people to death, like you said. It’s so heartbreaking and I’m so sorry your brother didn’t make it. 😞 I absolutely know without a doubt that I would not be here if my dad hadn’t stopped helping me. I’ll be forever grateful. ♥️
@servantwarrior880 11 ай бұрын
@@nicolecorsillo I am so glad you are around to be grateful. I wish you a life full of blessings.
@nicolecorsillo 11 ай бұрын
@@servantwarrior880 thank you so much for your kind words. ♥️♥️
@Cthomas5678 11 ай бұрын
I hurt so bad some years ago telling my daughter I was tapped out when all she asked for was 20$ 😢 I had just went 2 states to pick my granddaughters up and have them living with me verses the child agencies getting them. I had just spent probably 1,000$ for their clothes school supplies etc. and she asked for 20$ that was so hard for me and it broke my heart but she clawed herself out of the bottomless hole she had dug for herself! Thank God bc I felt myself age 20 years when I figured out what was going on🙏🙏🙏
@jasontunnicliffe2982 6 ай бұрын
I'm from the UK, and this video has spoken volumes to me. I think this video found me through the grace which was given 🙏 I hope that all in this video remain strong and get through. Addiction is Addiction no matter what the substance. Thank you for your journalism and I really want one of those burgers!! 🙏
@heatherbrownmusic7536 4 ай бұрын
Chance is a REALLY good listener. I love that he's turned around and is providing support for others. I hope these guys keep up the clean life. ❤
@jeffgordonsmom1730 11 ай бұрын
That hamburger spot was touching , God bless that young man right outta jail. Courageous dude being so open and honest about his journey. Thank you peter
@theacgkid 11 ай бұрын
God bless that dude forreal. Can tell he's curious about what sobriety could bring him, but that monster inside of him is still very strong..
@paulbrown3302 11 ай бұрын
@@theacgkidyes he’s talking to the dude with a camera on him he obviously wants something to change
@katelynbrown98 11 ай бұрын
He probably feels he has nothing to lose by being honest.
@marcwells03 11 ай бұрын
Sky daddy isn’t real…. Otherwise you’d have to believe that your all knowing genocidal sky daddy caused it
@DriftlessReader 11 ай бұрын
Appalachian people were completely screwed by the coal industry, pharm industry, and the government, and then completely forgotten. Praying for all the people in the video!
@peasantrobot 11 ай бұрын
No one is forgotten, they (authorities) help them to die.
@CaffeinatedCatLady 11 ай бұрын
Exactly! Then looked down upon when they were addicted and unemployed 😡 It's maddening! Salt of the earth people treated as if they were Disposable 😢
@SameerMalik-es5ij 11 ай бұрын
Democrats killed coal industry.
@sanepillow59 11 ай бұрын
Really? So no personal accountability whatsoever?
@marleeamato4944 11 ай бұрын
@@sanepillow59sure, but the elites are sneaky! They trick teenagers and the poor. They go for the weak
@user-sw9bd1oz5f 3 ай бұрын
I'm 20 years sober. Bless you for doing this video
@skipper6409 6 ай бұрын
Finest exhibition of journalism I’ve seen for many a decade.
@cjsebes 11 ай бұрын
"That's what we're here for... We're gonna wrap our arms around you and help you, man." That dude is what this world needs more of. God speed to you, Chase.
@marcwells03 11 ай бұрын
God speed ? Does that mean he gets super powers from the genocidal sky daddy of the Bible that planned the drug crisis so that people would suffer…. God loves suffering Psalms 137:9 happy is the one that dashes the infants on the rocks
@chase5298 11 ай бұрын
I appreciate the kind words friend
@raymondhumphrey2749 11 ай бұрын
Agreed... Thanks to God the Most High,more and more Good people are coming forward and Helping those that want the Help...God Bless you All.. Thank You.
@STAYHUMBLE302 11 ай бұрын
@@chase52983 years this past July off of fentynal few states over on the east coast Delaware it’s hit us hard to brother philly Baltimore Delaware thanks for doing what you do and day at a time brother !!
@BradPwnsU 11 ай бұрын
I thought his name was chance?
@shanebrandonjohnson 11 ай бұрын
I'm from Appalachian Pa and I don't think people realize just how bad the drugs are in these hills. It only takes 1 person to move into a small town and corrupt the young people. Then when drugs are the only thing making money in a failed economy, even the folks who aren't addicted are getting involved. Perpetuating the problem out of desperation just to feed your family and get out of a bad situation. Reform cant start and end with the addicted. We need ways to breath life back into our communities. Thanks for showing people the truth.
@moisturisedgnome1181 11 ай бұрын
My small ex coal mining town in rural uk was the same back in the 80's/90s. H was rife. Been a long road
@moisturisedgnome1181 11 ай бұрын
@crazy225aw thats not true, and if you dont know what you're talking about dont offer an opinion
@aWomanFreed 11 ай бұрын
One person moves in and destroys the whole community? That sounds intentional. Why does no one see that
@caesarsalad1170 11 ай бұрын
@crazy225aw Damn you a schizo or something?
@betta8668 11 ай бұрын
A lot of similar thing seem to be said, like we did it to “fit in”. Some peer pressure, some to feel comfortable in their own skin, some injury. The rest sell for the $$. What can family and community do to help these 9-12yr old users (when started) change their psychi so they don’t grow into 20-30yr old addicts? This is a sincere question? And why do they have them switch from one addiction to the next, prescribed by a doctor, the same person that prescribes the opiates in the first place. Now it’s corporate dealers.
@wisdomliveshere575 8 ай бұрын
This was special. Thank you to everyone who made this and to Peter. May the freedom from addiction be an eternal reality for all who choose life. You're worth it.
@MichaelTharpe-hc6un 5 ай бұрын
My demon was alcohol. 6 years sober. I lost alot. Hurt my life and loved ones life. I gave it all to Christ. Christ saved my life I feel him with me each day. I swear he took it all away. Not any desire any more. Now l want to help others. A.A helps but Christ is the the key God bless yall❤
@fotini777 2 ай бұрын
I have the same experience. God bless you
@lynnwilliams8295 Ай бұрын
God bless you!
@xxkissmeketutxx Ай бұрын
No name has more authority in the universe than Jesus. Glad you shelter within Him, you can't go wrong.
@Iamhimberly Ай бұрын
Christ didn't do shit, your will and want did it. If u want to credit Christ, u can blame him for the addiction in the first place 🤷🏻
@vonn2221 Ай бұрын
Praise the Lord, brother, praise the Lord I recommend watch ask pastor Tim about Christian calls to Battle series, it contain what Satan do to attack out assurance etc From that video i realize the enemy is always a bay, looking for convenient moment, and because we love in battlefield in this world, it's better for us to using the whole armor of God properly God bless you, my brother
@Burley_Bert 10 ай бұрын
"Old behavior is not going to create a new mentality" Very well said!
@beccaa5086 11 ай бұрын
I feel for the guys in the restaurant, talking about day to day. I just celebrated 6 years sober and in the beginning it was minute by minute. It's unbelievable the hold addiction has. Even though they know what it can do to you, they want to go back. Beautiful prayer. ❤
@benton-benton 11 ай бұрын
I know someone who was addicted to crack. He's rich so he went to Eric Clapton's rehab in Antigua. He stills smokes those little cigars though. He says cigarettes are harder to get off of than crack. And he said when he was getting off crack, he was on the ground chewing on grass and howling.
@apostolia2124 11 ай бұрын
fight the devil, an everyday job, in everything.✌💪
@HowdIEvenGetHere 11 ай бұрын
Congrats on sobriety. Congrats
@victor_iosi 11 ай бұрын
Well done Becca. Please know that you are a hero. Keep the faith.
@janefriel6895 11 ай бұрын
Good luck. You can do this as you say minute by minute if thats what it takes.
@KaraNolting 7 ай бұрын
Grateful to you for shedding light on this and grateful these folks have Chance to help support them in their recovery. I wasn't expecting to cry on a Tuesday afternoon while making a donation but hopefully the small amount I was able to give, can assist Chance in saving one more life.
@shelbyfreedlund3696 7 ай бұрын
These folks are so inspiring, they are overcoming such great feats. Sending all my best to them all, they absolutely deserve it ♥️
@adamjmatheson 11 ай бұрын
The way those guys in the burger shop opened up to you ...that was really something Anyone who has gone out and filmed a youtube video in public knows how challenging it can be to gain a stranger's trust - especially when it gets that personal. This is awesome work Peter.
@krypellt 11 ай бұрын
That got me really emotional you can hear the pain
@norsethehorse8179 11 ай бұрын
I’m from this area, my childhood home is less than a mile away from the rehab center. Behind the drugs, as you can see, people are very nice and caring they don’t want others to follow down their path
@S2375wattage 11 ай бұрын
Some of those guys at the burger place who said they're clean really don't seem to be.
@jvick953 11 ай бұрын
People need instant gratification. Drugs are that. Unfortunately, I believe video games add to wanting that instant gratification.
@alexflow3259 11 ай бұрын
What a beautiful area it is! And all of the people interviewed seemed cool as heck :-) Definitely makes me want to road trip through Appalachia with family one day. Americans are facing a lot of challenges, but the deeper goodness of most isn't one of them. Unfortunately, drugs, consumerism (bling & brands) and life stress often get in the way. @@norsethehorse8179
@jdc4483 11 ай бұрын
Peter, as a southerner, I admire how you handle these topics. You’re respected because you don’t talk down and make fun of people. Most reporters not from the south - when they interview Southerners- always like to cut-eyes to the camera and wink, so to speak, making fun of the “dumb southerner.” You don’t do that and it’s appreciated.
@Jessicahurst1 11 ай бұрын
I’m from Canada and I love the south. Industrious people who can fix just about anything and will give you the shirt off their own back if you need it. Beautiful people who have helped me out more than once ❤
@truthseeker2222 11 ай бұрын
Those same people are now fleeing their overpriced hell hole cities to come South. NC is full of New Yorkers and Californians now. They still look down on us in our own state, like invaders.
@rockon8174 11 ай бұрын
Which interviewers do that? Maybe the comedy channels!
@PreacherLevi 11 ай бұрын
I'm from the deep south Savannah, I've never seen reporters do that. Maybe I'm clueless idk.
@clicheguevara5282 11 ай бұрын
I grew up in Tennessee and while the South isn't the place that I _personally_ feel most at home in, I HATE how misrepresented the south is by media. The idea that the south is just full of dumb, racist rednecks is just absolutely not true. I've lived on the Big Island of Hawaii for almost 15 years and one of the things I like about it is that it reminds me of all the great things about living in the south. It has the slow pace of life, connection to nature, and "everyone's family" vibe. Even country music is popular here. Lol
@christinelaframboises3705 6 ай бұрын
This has been a particularly important documentary. The people who spoke with you are really good honest people. I hope they have great success in their recovery. They deserve a good life. ❤
@kimberlyv.3271 7 ай бұрын
Loved how open those gentlemen were at the end. This channel is so great. Thanks for what you do.
@thedpsemporiumofdrumtracks5648 11 ай бұрын
This was incredible. Well done Peter, you're really doing something here. -signed a recovering heroin addict.
@flyboytheprince 10 ай бұрын
I’m glad your doing better I’m in recovery everyday and this hit me and me so emotional.
@bcas007 10 ай бұрын
4th q😂
@Ok-vm7lg 9 ай бұрын
Good luck
@Samavadaveda 9 ай бұрын
Hang in there buddy. You’ve got it. I love you
@abeautifulmess5036 10 ай бұрын
Love this one🥰I spent from ages 12-20 addicted to hard drugs then struggled with alcoholism from 25-31…I too came from an awesome stable family but addiction doesn’t discriminate. Happy to say I’ve been sober for 15 years and 2 months and in my 30’s went to college to get a bachelors to help others struggling with addiction
@teresaburgess9457 10 ай бұрын
Congratulations love to hear this.
@jasonlabat99 10 ай бұрын
Congratulations. I'm going on 10 years clean myself. Tell me about your education and what degree I should pursue to do what you do?
@camc3640 9 ай бұрын
Keep up the good work.
@martinalewis2844 8 ай бұрын
Congratulations 😊. GOD’s Speed.
@user-nc8fx9mb8l 8 ай бұрын
Well done flower, you, should be so proud 👏
@brodieg12 7 ай бұрын
Man, I wish this could be amplified x 1000 on this platform! This was so informative for me....and I live in Portland Or! Thank you Peter for your good work!
@bryanpage7206 8 ай бұрын
Love your podcast Peter. Been watching you for some time now and love all your interviews. But this one hit to me personally I was addict for over 30 years. I'm glad to see this gentleman doing what he's doing. You're doing a great job.
@citychicken9949 9 ай бұрын
My brother went to a rehab ministry similar to this one. It was so incredibly vital for his recovery to be surrounded by healthy men to help keep him accountable. My biggest fear was my brother coming back home and falling into old habits, but he ultimately decided to stay and work within the ministry after he graduated from rehab. He is now 3 years sober, recently got married and is expecting his first child. Ministries like this are such a blessing and the ripples of their work extends far beyond the individuals they work with. I have a future niece/nephew thanks to a place like this.
@teremertz Ай бұрын
My father was an alcoholic heroin addict. He had seizures due to a head injury he’d gotten in a fight, had basically lost his mind, and was in jail due to unpaid DUI’s. He had been in and out of mental institutions at that point. The Holy Spirit found him in jail, and he was in that moment healed from his addiction, from his seizures, and his mind was strong and clear. He was a completely new man, restored, and never touched drugs again in the 25 years he was clean before he passed on. He was an inspiration to many people, including me. There is always hope. ❤
@slawekk3163 11 ай бұрын
I cried once you hit that recovery house and seeing those guys trying to be better and help themselves. I was one of them 3.5 years ago. Good job 👏
@danielgoudge8465 11 ай бұрын
God Bless us all that all struggling from drugs,alcohol or anything for that matter 🙏🏻
@victoriasfire 11 ай бұрын
That is when I also cried
@susannabonke8552 11 ай бұрын
You can be really proud yourself.. never let anyone look down on you.
@momsmushroomsjodyfoster5786 11 ай бұрын
I’m not gonna lie, if you take OxyContin for a year or longer. It’s quite likely you’ll have devastating depression when you try to stop. But I can also promise you from the bottom of my heart. That if you will stay sober, eventually, all your joy and energy returns. It does take a very long time in some cases so you have to be patient with the process. But time is truly on your side. Try not to be impulsive. When you get a craving, wait it out. Find a good distraction and some thing that brings you joy. Like music, art, good food, massage, good friends, mostly prayer and God. But if you hold on the thought, and the feeling will pass and change to a new one. I beg of you don’t give up. your life is worth saving. And every day you only get to live one time. So please live your best life now. We do recover.
@terrycurtis9757 11 ай бұрын
No human power can relieve me of my addiction but God can and WILL if He's asked
@silaspelsmaeker 4 ай бұрын
I'm not from the US nor do I know anybody from this video but it made me feel so proud of these lovely people battling their demons and prevailing over them. Extraordinary interviews and a super powerfull message.
@rickhauser9698 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much to Chance and others like him. God Bless everyone of you ❤
@kdp9122 11 ай бұрын
I love your style, Peter! You never talk down to people. You ask questions, you listen and you observe. Fantastic channel! Keep ‘em coming!!
@clean280 11 ай бұрын
I sometimes feel like he's changing the topic too quickly when talking to someone
@De5O54 11 ай бұрын
@kdp - I noticed this.
@egrytznr8893 11 ай бұрын
@@clean280 yeah I noticed that, a lot of cuts and edits too, right in the middle of conversations.
@katelynbrown98 11 ай бұрын
@egrytznr8893 I think it's just a matter of time. Not having the time to have someone tell you everything they want to say when he already has someone who has said the same thing prior.
@egrytznr8893 11 ай бұрын
@@katelynbrown98 IDK I think it's more that Peter wants a certain political narrative in most of his videos.
11 ай бұрын
Peter's ability to ask meaningful questions and listen to the people is astounding. Very inspiring to see these person-to-person moments that give us all a little more love and respect for these people. Thank you.
@DrannonMoore00 10 ай бұрын
It's just a shame that he's being taken advantage of by people like the guy in this video. This guy is NOT a former drug addict. At 47:12 he points to a bong and calls it a meth pipe. Then he tells Peter that you can put any drugs in it. Those are literally weed bongs and it's impossible to smoke meth out of them. It's also impossible to smoke other drugs out of a meth pipe. He obviously doesn't understand the physics of how meth works, which tells me that he's lying about doing meth for 20 years. No drug user would confuse a weed bong for a meth pipe. I grew up in the drug culture of rural Kentucky. This guy is a fraud and he duped Peter big time.
@christinecude 10 ай бұрын
I just found this channel and I’ve been obsessed with his videos. He is an amazing journalist
@flyboytheprince 10 ай бұрын
He’s the best man for the job he has the insight for every situations.
@marianwooten6110 9 күн бұрын
Thank you everyone in this video. Very eye opening. Keep up the good work!
@Rdeezz 6 ай бұрын
This is one of the most informative things I've seen in awhile. Keep fighting the good fight ladies and gentlemen you are a true inspiration for others. ❤
@alolkoydesigns 11 ай бұрын
The man fresh out of jail brought me to tears. The seemingly insurmountable challenge he faces. Some very honorable people
@lynnpeart4195 11 ай бұрын
Me to because my son is this way😢
@samsimpson2832 11 ай бұрын
I appreciate how you don't scrub people's faith from your content. Regardless of what others believe, if their faith or religion is what has helped them recover, it's possible that it may help others. Showing their perspective is part of the story.
@christinastpierre3052 11 ай бұрын
RESPECT
@glennyoungkindid9116 11 ай бұрын
Lol I’m pretty sure nobody “scrubs faith” from content
@samsimpson2832 11 ай бұрын
it happens a lot in mainstream media. They will often edit out references to God etc. and it's part of their story. ex. documentaries or "based on real life events" movies. @@glennyoungkindid9116
@reneenordeen9447 8 ай бұрын
This is extremely well done, thank you for putting out such high quality content.
@user-yo7xn1mf5h 8 ай бұрын
I live in Monticello, Kentucky. It's pretty cool that Peter came here. This video is definitely an eye opener and should be an inspiration to anyone who is battling addiction.
@shaheeraha.2874 11 ай бұрын
I am in TEARS. Addicted to drugs or not, I feel like a lot of people out there in the world can relate. The man who talked and guided Peter through his lense...whoo!! Thank you for conatantly sharing perspectives of HUMANS, no matter their backgrounds. You are a piece of positive expansion!! Wishing everyone on their journey the best and beyond!❤
@AllenWorshiperofJesus 11 ай бұрын
Hello, my name is Allen, I'm schizoaffective, and I'm also a Christian. I'm from Harlan Kentucky. I sure do appreciate you making this video. It's nice to see you share the struggles my people face with the outside world. I'm about halfway through the video, but I want to share my own thoughts on a subject you covered: boredom. I'd say boredom itself is a part of it, but that's part of a larger issue: hopelessness. There's very little work in eastern kentucky. There's basically no social life. There are basic things necessary for proper mental health that are unavailable to us here. What most people have done for the last few generations is mine coal. Now whether you support or are against coal mining, the sudden decline in the coal industry in eastern kentucky made the poverty and drug use much, much worse. It all goes together. While the coal industry collapsed, the communities which relied on the income in this region never adapted fully. So most people left. Harlan has lost over half of its population in 50 years. Most that dont leave, fall into addiction. There's a sense of aimless wandering and hopelessness in most people I meet in Harlan, even in my own family. If I didn't have Jesus, I'd be depressed and hopeless beyond what I could handle. But Jesus gives me hope, and reason to live. But again, thanks for sharing the struggles we Appalachians face with the drug epidemic. I appreciate it. God bless you
@foxyauragems6146 11 ай бұрын
People need to start their own businesses and try online work as well
@agentjs09 11 ай бұрын
@@foxyauragems6146 That can help with poverty and joblessness, but it doesn't help the social side of things or the lack of community resources
@kwekwlos 11 ай бұрын
God bless you sir
@mikeyw1702 11 ай бұрын
Thanks, that’s a very informed comment. Good luck to you.
@deannmiller4758 11 ай бұрын
Im glad you found Jesus my friend! I hope you can go to a place with christian community and support and meaningful work. God bless you.
@sandravancappelle9291 6 ай бұрын
Thank you peter, for your openness and dedication to certain issues. You are so inspiring for me and I thank god that I can watch your videos.
@sydnee1320 4 ай бұрын
This is one of my favorite videos on your channel. Seeing the raw and vulnerable side to these people in recovery brings so much hope to those who are suffering. I was in awe when the one man said, " 'I need help' are the hardest three words a man will ever have to say". Thank you for showing this to all of us and showing a part of the US that no media outlet will ever bring.
@Hannu_H 11 ай бұрын
I can "thumbs up" even before seeing the episode, because I know that Peter makes quality stuff.
@user-ff4ex7ll7w 11 ай бұрын
Didn’t disappoint again
@janethamil9337 11 ай бұрын
I'm the same. He can produce a video that I would think I could care less about and make it so interesting that I was really happy that I took the time to watch it. Plus, be a little smarter because of it.
@robinaart72 11 ай бұрын
being able to forgive yourself is perhaps the most important message in this video - saying this as a former alcoholic. superb doc - and great people.
@flyboytheprince 10 ай бұрын
I’m working on myself as we speak , it’s very hurtful I’m having a hard time forgiving myself I believe I’ll be there one day. I’m happy you reached your place of forgiveness so you may begin to heal and live and healthy happy life .
@kristineplummer7607 9 ай бұрын
Absolutely! I am currently an alcoholic, and I struggle with forgiving myself everyday.
@myzyagssc 6 ай бұрын
Hats off to the Man for sharing his story! Much Love
@mxrider278 3 ай бұрын
Peter you’re killing it! Keep it up. Thank you for true journalism.
@firedup6434 11 ай бұрын
I just accidentally stumbled across this on KZfaq today and thought I would give it a chance. This is an absolutely incredible documentary on the drug problem not only in Kentucky but across the country. I encourage anyone to watch this and to pray for the outreach programs like the one Chance is running. Addiction is definitely hard to kick and this guy and the others he works with are doing incredible work helping their communities.
@AndyJarman 11 ай бұрын
I recommend you watch the others in the series. The last one featured Titus who lives the simplest cleanest life imaginable - you won't believe it.
@kewlchick3765 11 ай бұрын
💯 truth. Unfortunately
@oddshot60 11 ай бұрын
Almost the same here fire ... I saw the one on West Virginia on Friday ... this one tonight. I LOVE the south ... it's real hard to see it brought so low and the people in so much pain. I live in the north eastern part of Georgia, up where the Appalachians begin and its the same here too.
@AusHowie 11 ай бұрын
This channel is dope, you start with one doco and a week later you've watched 80% of them.. they're real!
@ashtonwilliams5945 11 ай бұрын
His entire channel is the best wholesome content on KZfaq 💯💯. He literally travels EVERYWHERE, focusing on different ethnicities, cuisine, religions, cultures/sub cultures, drug problems, homelessness, literally every facet of day to day life.
@timevans1599 10 ай бұрын
When your sick and tired of being sick and tired. I'm a 11 recovering addict. This hits hard. Kentucky is home. I'm walking proof you can change and be successful and have your family back ect. Thank you for bringing awareness
@leeco9811 9 ай бұрын
Stay strong and thanks for not ever giving up. We need you men more than ever today. And women. You are more powerful than you have ever been. Keep on keeping on! Yes and you reading this as well. Be the change you want to see in the world one moment at a time. It starts with the power of one.
@russellszabadosaka5-pindin849 5 ай бұрын
I couldn’t have said it better. I’ve been clean since July 20, 2009 and will never go back to that lifestyle. I became addicted in my early 30’s like a fool and almost lost my marriage and contact with my parents. Thankfully, I asked for help and it was there. My parents have since passed on, thankfully they left us knowing I was going to be alright.
@tron1879 3 ай бұрын
Exactly correct when ya over it and had ya fun that's when ya quick I'm a few years clean don't even count now it's that long but yeah no one could stop me or make me quit until I wanted to.
@-Ace-of-Spades- 7 ай бұрын
These are some very well put together documentaries. I'm learning a lot about the Appalachian people all the way over here in the UK. Good job. 👍
@markchristopher8515 7 ай бұрын
Hello Peter All of these Guys sharing their experiences is Overly Powerful. The Humility, Courage and Guts shown by all of these guys I totally Respect! Peter Thank you so much for this Content.
@jenne8180 5 ай бұрын
Yes! The bravery to tell their stories to the world is awesomeness!
@too-bright 11 ай бұрын
"old behavior isnt going to produce new mentality" love that line
@elizabethlane880 11 ай бұрын
Watching from Australia - this coverage is more hard hitting, more executed with sincerity, more important than anything mainstream media covers - well done
@LynnAgain83 9 ай бұрын
Because it's all lies (mainstream media)
@camc3640 9 ай бұрын
Well executed, with simple technical means and good editing it is a honest sobering account of what is going on in USA. Thanks.
@Emnotreal123 5 ай бұрын
I just adore this Gentleman share his testimony, what A Blessing. I have those scars too❤
@radixdudette 5 ай бұрын
Dear Peter, Thank you so much for the transparency and Truth, Great job!
@KILO-uv2wi 11 ай бұрын
Wow, this video hits home. My son is a recovering addict. He started with weed at 14 and used everything from A-Z since then. He was saved in 2012, but still continued down the spiral. Only by the grace of God he is still here and I thank God every day for saving my son. I’ve never given up hope that he could break the chains. Day by day he’s doing it. Thank you so much Peter for bringing this to light and thank you Chance for being so selfless and loving and reaching out to others. May God continue to bless you both in all you do. EDIT: Thank you to each and every man that spoke up in this video as well. You are putting faces and lives to this horrific issue and all of you are showing the world there is hope! God bless you all.
@PeterSantenello 11 ай бұрын
I'm glad you're son is doing better!
@williamstamper442 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for telling about your son's salvation, despite the struggles he still faces. Many people reading this might not know what you mean by being "saved" but I sure do! Amen and Praise GOD!
@KILO-uv2wi 11 ай бұрын
@@williamstamper442 thank you. All praises to the most High.
@Mr_MKE 11 ай бұрын
@@KILO-uv2wi your God gave your son alcohol. We drank it in church. You can pray to it all you want but it's a biological response to it that made your son wanting more.
@wgebhard1 11 ай бұрын
Amen. God bless you and yours. Addiction is the devil rent free in our souls. It's a spiritual fight just as much as it is physical/psychological. Whether it's Jesus and Christianity or something else, there's a reason why a higher power is mentioned a lot in AA/NA and I think they're onto something. There's not one solution, it's a whole life problem and a soul problem, and whatever it takes to bring on that change, go out and find that change. Amen and praise God, break those chains.
@JOJOM1000 11 ай бұрын
I am a Marine veteran who has and is going through recovery and am currently sober. This video is what America needs to see. Thank you for sharing. I am also going to school for social work and believe we need more social workers to get people the resorces they need. There are many resources out there and all that some people need is to be AWARE of these available resources. Again, Mr. Santenello!
@richardmorris7063 11 ай бұрын
Seller Fi,Tow Co Camp Lejeune NC 75-79.. A lot of it is who you hang out with. When you change you're ways many times you have to delete half of your phone. Good luck..
@wally9935 11 ай бұрын
God bless you for choosing social work. Work hard ❤
@tarawiseman8785 11 ай бұрын
You're not wrong. The prison system must be aware of groups like chances and that guy in the restaurant has been out of prison a few days, lives in his area and never heard of it. They should be telling them about programs in their area when they're let out. Sure they won't always seek them out and use them but the ones who are ready for help could be saved if they knew what was available to them.
@lorij6665 22 күн бұрын
SO much respect for the recovering addict and the interviewer! I am loving this series.
@prestonfortin9419 4 ай бұрын
Wow! This was amazing information and I am so glad I watched it. I feel more informed about something I knew so little about. Thank you for posting it.
@amynicolai6126 10 ай бұрын
We need to bring trauma into the conversation. Trauma is the most powerful gateway to drug use and abuse.
@AimeeAimee444 9 ай бұрын
Yes, there’s a dual diagnosis or trauma oftentimes to escape. I’m a recovering alcoholic and know the feeling of hopelessness. Now I see alcohol as a poison and a thief.
@hg2339 9 ай бұрын
Right 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@DanielleVlog365 8 ай бұрын
Trauma and I would say neglected healthcare. It seems our country's only 2 ways of handling pain management has been to perscribe people addictive drugs in excess or to cut them off from anything entirely, so people go seeking relief somewhere else.
@amynicolai6126 8 ай бұрын
@@DanielleVlog365 100%.
@dolucks1 7 ай бұрын
No... the problem is people being conditioned to think that anything that doesn't go how they want it to go is trauma. Go to a 3rd world country and cry to people about your traumatic 1st world life.
@gilly25th 11 ай бұрын
Watching this from Bristol, TN. I’m a recovering opiate addict. When I returned home from Afghanistan, the VA loaded me up with OxyContin. It led me down a horrible path. If you are ever in the area I’d love to show you a few things. I’ve witnessed recovery and destruction and would love to share some stories with ya. Any veterans reading this, the Dom at the Bay Pines VAMC was crucial in my recovery. They are located in St. Pete, Florida.
@drewster-vh8su 11 ай бұрын
Why did they load you up on that? What was their reason for that? Just wondering
@fotos240 11 ай бұрын
Read former Roanoke Times reporter Beth Macy's great book, "Dopesick".
@ostrich67 11 ай бұрын
@@drewster-vh8suhanding you a bottle of pills is faster than helping you long term. For-profit hospitals are the same.
@KarstRats 11 ай бұрын
Typing this from Bristol. These types of areas are very boring as well. Its so easy to just want an escape from it. Factory jobs with 12 hour shifts just make people want something more. And with bills and life going on its almost impossible to find “more” so they just grab onto the “fun” of being high until its no longer fun but another job. Its understandable.
@tron.44 11 ай бұрын
@@drewster-vh8suprobably took a few bullets, or had another injury. Possibly PTSD too.
@tfwrestling1988 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for doing what you do! I believe it’s really waking a lot of people up!
@pellepop100 7 ай бұрын
Mr Santenello, you are doing a great job. GREAT! Thank for that!
@remnant.apothecary 11 ай бұрын
No one can understand the hell of addiction except for the person who has been or is active in addiction. There are no words to explain the complete captivity of your soul. I'm one of the lucky ones that didn't die, although I should have several times. We in America don't need to fear another country invasion, pandemics, aliens; we've been under attack in all 50 states by dope, and it is winning. Dope makes you go where you never wanted to go, stay longer than you want to stay, and spend more than you have to spend. Every addict wants to quit, but if there is no solution and help, then it's impossible.Thanks for sharing these stories about hope in the Appalachians and great state of Kentucky. God bless each of his children struggling today.
@JB43186 11 ай бұрын
Amen!!
@denisekozak2030 7 ай бұрын
Wow what a powerful video. God Bless you Pete. I startedoff watching your videos on Titus an was so hooked,but this is gold thank you for all you do❤😊
@prototropo 8 ай бұрын
"Peter is an ambassador for humanity." That's typical of the many compliments Peter got for his work on this video. To browse through these comments made me feel close to the people of these communities--often more than to folks in my own neighborhood! I am proud of all the people here who had the courage to watch an honest film, listen to remarks most of us aren't eager to hear, and just try to respect everyone for choices they didn't always know the outcome. You're all decent souls--please don't forget that on your lousy days, no matter what tomorrow you're facing.
@brinkksmusic 11 ай бұрын
I'm watching from 🇯🇲 and I've learned so much from the Appalachia episodes. The level of pride they have and togetherness is beautiful.
@MrThejboe3oh5 11 ай бұрын
Actually, it's very much like Jamaica.I mean obviously they have their differences,but very similar.
@peterandco 11 ай бұрын
This channel is a gem. So much better than any podcast, but an immersive journey through someone's unique day to day life.
@traciwebb1235 3 ай бұрын
This interviewee is a special man. My hats off to you sir for what you've been thru, what you're learning, your heart of service in transforming so many lives and your community. Keep up the great work!
@jeybeElSueco 5 ай бұрын
What a great video. The guy seems amazing, glad he recovered! Thank you Peter for these kind of videos. Love from Sweden!
@sassybakka 11 ай бұрын
as a drug addict Im watching what Chance has achieved and I want to be doing as good as him so bad. Hes a perfect example of what I want to be in couple years time. My own place, shed, tools.
@aWomanFreed 11 ай бұрын
High dose vitamin c…look into it
@cathythompson6872 11 ай бұрын
Wishing you the best. Prayers to you for strength and success.
@christinastpierre3052 11 ай бұрын
Praying you keep that "WANT" to do better for yourself! 💜🙏🙏💜
@xkitchick 11 ай бұрын
You can do it!!!
@happycook6737 11 ай бұрын
You can do it! 🙏
@jeffa8217 11 ай бұрын
Man the vicious circle of addiction. I started using alcohol regularly at 13. By 16 I using coke. Started smoking crack at 18. When I was 21 I went on a crime spree. Ended up doing over 11 years in prison. While in prison I tried heroin and liked it. When I got out of prison I got a fentanyl habit. And that's a whole different monster. Tried to get clean but I just couldn't. Finally after about 8 years of a horrible fentanyl habit I just had enough of destroying anything good in my life. I prayed and prayed. I literally took everyday one second at a time. I've been completely clean for over 4 years now and I'm not looking back. Life is beautiful now. Everything just falls into place when I'm doing right. I was the biggest liar, thief, selfish piece of shit in the world. If I can truly change anyone can. God can make miracles out of mistakes. Don't ever give up 👍🏼
@ellevee1480 11 ай бұрын
God bless you, and thank you for having the courage to share that.
@jaykay415 11 ай бұрын
What a great story of redemption. I'm very happy for you!
@Savedbyonlygrace777 11 ай бұрын
❤ thank you for sharing your story
@trinityjean5300 6 ай бұрын
He was right when he said it's good to take a break and move away for a bit if possible. I had to do this at just 20. I moved 1800 miles away from everything I knew so I could build new relationships and create new healthy habits away from my old life. It worked - I moved home about 3 years later and was able to avoid all my old pitfalls. Im 55 now and have never looked back. Best thing I ever did for myself.
@theconundrumnut5921 6 ай бұрын
I am so deeply disappointed in our government. Why hasn’t there been an outrage about this? Why isn’t anybody saying anything about this? Thank you for bringing this to light, Peter.
@bobbiejofouts1708 6 ай бұрын
Government is never the answer.
@McFwoupson 5 ай бұрын
Wdym the drug epidemic is talked about all the time lol
@jenne8180 5 ай бұрын
@@bobbiejofouts1708 100%!
@jenne8180 5 ай бұрын
Government is NEVER the answer to any problems we have !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@dianefletcher7852 5 ай бұрын
you should leave bc the constitution of the USA says the govt exists for the common good of it's citizens. Government class isn't interesting for everyone, apparently. Why not move to Russia? Peter seems to like it there - and no help from the govt!@@jenne8180
@derpking356 11 ай бұрын
Peter, this is how to bring people together, our country is so divided right now between left and right Your videos show that all of us pretty much want the same things Saftey,security, family and kindness between each other That's America 🇺🇸 Keep up the great work
@yarnexpress 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. It helped me put things in perspective. I'm 76yrs old and am a full time caregiver for my husband who has dementia. I often feel hopeless & a bit desperate but I have everything these recovering addicts yearn for. My prayers are with them to keep strong.
@christinastpierre3052 11 ай бұрын
GOD BLESS YOU
@sh-df1bb 5 ай бұрын
This one Really resonated with me and moved me to tears! I got off meth 25 years ago. I could see and feel the pain and struggle the two men in the burger shop are going thru! Even the sheriff is hurting by seeing this everyday. Thanks for getting this information out there
@gasparrisko9895 6 ай бұрын
Big Up Chance!! You are awsome! Amazing people at the Rehab too! Great reportage again.
@ivx8345 11 ай бұрын
To each and all the young men in that rehab that were shown: I'm proud of you and you matter! Be strong, stay strong and life will smile at you one day again. There is happiness to win.
@vidswithshi 11 ай бұрын
I grew up in morehead KY in a holler. My family was filled with addicts/alcoholics. I eventually was taken away & put into foster care. The drug problem here is very widespread, very sad. Thank you for putting some light to it.
@giantdutchviking 11 ай бұрын
Would you be able to explain what a 'holler' is to a non-US citizen? I didn't understand the explanation given in this vid.
@vidswithshi 11 ай бұрын
It’s a valley/area in Appalachia and other rural southern areas. Mostly small cabins, houses, etc. residencies are in these places. If you watch his other Appalachian videos he goes to a holler and talks to people.
@vidswithshi 11 ай бұрын
@@giantdutchvikingalso here is a summary on a site I found with better wording than I can come up with lol The word “cove” describes those narrower creek valleys that in other parts of the Appalachians, and often in western North Carolina, are called “hollows,” or “hollers.” Coves may contain arable bottomland, but usually less than in the larger river valleys. The coves are well suited for small subsistence farming augmented by modest cash crops, but less suitable for larger-scale commercial farming. The network of branches and creeks favors, or even dictates, a pattern of dispersed rural settlement. People of the coves did not cluster in tight villages; they spread out into small patches of arable land surrounded by woods.
@therealz360z7 11 ай бұрын
I hope you don't follow in their footsteps if you can break that cycle your amazing and don't ever underestimate .
@vidswithshi 11 ай бұрын
@@therealz360z7 oh no I don’t use drugs, luckily I’ve never tried anything don’t have any desire to. That cycle stops with me ☺️ thank you
@teachermrsfuller Ай бұрын
Peter, thank you so much for the work you're doing.
@genenie5981 6 ай бұрын
Another great video man! Thank you so much for putting this out there. It's sad, it made me cry, not ashamed to say it. I pray for those people. And I can't understand why kids don't want to work. I'm 64, started working when I was 15. I still work outside 8 months a year(seasonal), 6 days a week, usually 60-65 hours. I plan on working 1 more year. Chance is a real hero.
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