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These are real testimonies from real heroin addicts, recovering addicts, parents helping their children quit heroin; brothers and sisters helping their family members quit heroin; boyfriends and girlfriends helping their loved ones quit heroin and stay clean for good. Names have been abbreviated with initials to insure privacy. Personal and private details have also been removed as well. Enjoy. NEW: "I'm doin it! I startd snortn oxy's 3 yrs ago and last year it turnd into snortn herion! im on day 3 and already feel better! ive been followin ur cold turkey method! thank u doesnt cut it! But thats all i got thank u! ur givin me my life BACK!..." GS (male) NEW: "Hello Jorge, I'm just now 17 days into cold turkey from smoking a gram a day for the last 7 months and want to just say that your website is truly amazing and want to thank you for taking the time out to help people rid themselves of this evil. I will be passing this website along to people that I know suffer from this horrible addiction. Thanks again,..." PM (male) NEW: "Hi,.... I quit using heroin about a month and a half ago and am over all the physical with-drawls.... Thank you ..." RH (female) NEW: "man i want to thank you for the music... i am on day 3... i think the worst is over. i still get the chillls and sneezing and kinda lethargic but the elvis picks me up right up. i think i can finally see the other side of the looking glass. trees look like trees and the sun is looking beautiful and im not sticking a needle in my arm first thing in the morning. praise god thanks again.." M (male) NEW: "Hey man just checking in...I've been up for 4 hours on day 5. Feeling good. My mind is alert and my appetite is coming back. I managed to get 6 hours of sleep last night (probably from getting 0 the night before)It took a while this morning for my body to catch up with the mind but a walk .. with my dog seemed to do the trick. 3 days ago this day 5 seemed so far away. I worked for 4 hours yesterday and I'm bout to go do the same. I can't wait for this day to end and tomorrow to start. Taking it day by day man..." DR (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 5 "Hey man thanks for the response and the support. It certainly helps... I turned my cell phone off so I am somewhat out of communication...I was ready to give in and went for a drive to go find a phone (not to many payphones around these days). Anyway I went to two different payphones and they were both broken. If something were to convince me that there is a higher power in life that would be it. By the time I hit the second payphone I realized what I was doing and came back to earth. Came back home and calmed down...realized how fragile this situation is. Anyway I am trying to stay on guard...the physical part isn't that bad at the moment except for the coming and going of restless legs and the lack of sleep...it just keeps creeping in my head...I had 2 cravings today but they eventually went away. Anyway gonna try to stay strong and just finish up this day so I can start day 6. Thanks for being an outlet...it's greatly appraciated..." DR (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 20 "Hey Jorge. Just wanted to check in and let you know I'm still going strong and dope free :) It's a battle but so far I'm still winning. Still not sleeping well but I'm full of energy. Wanted to thank you for everything..." DR (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 40 "Hey Jorge, Just wanted to say what's up. I've past day 40 and things are really starting to shape up. Took me a little while to get here but .. if it wasn't worth it. I spent the good part of 2 months sick ... but today I feel great. After the first week (couldn't manage the first week) I started working part time 20-25 hours 4 days a week. It was a help but it still left me with a lot of time. My goal was to get a full time job by the end of one month clean. Low and behold at exactly one month clean I got one. Now I am working 6 days a week. Around 55 hours. How nice that my paycheck doesn't go to dope anymore. I can finally start paying off some of that junkie debt. My days are finally full and I'm thinking clearly. I'm up around 6am every morning. Coffee, workout(not always but trying). Work 9-7. Home...play with the pup, eat, read, sleep. Yes that's right...SLEEP!!!...who would've thought after all those sleepless nights that 7-8 uninterupted hours of sleep was possible? I've started seeing an addiction counselor; I'll see where that goes. This is the longest I've gone without taking any opiate... and to be honest this time it will be for good. I don't ever want to go through what I've been through these last 4 months.... Never again man.... Just wanted to thank you again for all that you have done for so many of us. Much love brother..." DR (male) NEW: "Hi jorge, just letting ya know we are five days in!!!! And i am hella stoked! Thanks to you. you have been our life saver and since I dont know you personally im praying for god to do something good for you in your life! you are an insperation to us all out here. I hope for more and more users to find your website and get the know how and the courage to quit.... well i love you jorge!!!! thanks again! :) :) xoxox :)..." RE (female) NEW UPDATE: Day 12 "Hi jorge. We r now 12 days in today! Im exited. I feel like i am living my life again. Yesterday we were able to go to the creek and go swimming and have a good time sober. It was a blast. Oh yeah! And check this out... Last week we were only like in our third day and this guy called wanting us to go in on a g with him. We even had the money in our pockets to do so and we fought the temptation. I was proud.. It was hard as hell though lol but we did it. Thanks again..." RE (female) NEW UPDATE: Day 12 "yeah we did it. Thank u again so much! Again i sit here and cry just thinking about everything and how long we have come.... now everything is so great... Thank you soooo much!!!!!!! *with tears in our eyes! Love "!!!* RE (female) NEW: "Hello Jorge. I discovered your site and i think you re doing a realy great job...Today its day 3. Im okay with physical pain. I can deal with it... My best wishes..." JK (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 7 "Hi again Jorge... Thanks for mailing back. It is really inspiring to know that a person from the other side of the world cares for you and offers to help you. So...today its day 7. I am ok, I feel ok, so one more time I made it through day 7.... But I think the real deal starts now... There are a lot more things and habits to change... I know that from now on its a matter of hanging tight here and not relapsing. I am really optimistic right now. The info in your site and the contact we made was helpful and inspiring, so be sure that you will hear form me soon. Best wishes for you and your loved ones..." JK (male) NEW UPDATE: Month 3 "Hello Jorge. i have some good news. I hant touched heroin for almost 3 months now. I also have a girl again. I really want to thank you form the bottom of my heart for everything. Even though we dont know each other its really good to know that somebody from the other side of the world cares about me. I wish you the very best. with a lot of respect and love..." JK (male) NEW: "Hey Jorge.... just like so many people before and after me, you guided me through the worst part of my withdrawls and helped me to the other side. You helped me get back on my feet, and you were there for me during times I thought I was going insane. I will have 11 months clean from opiates tomorrow. I just wanted to say THANK YOU... you have given me my life back... you helped me to grow the wings I needed in order to fly, and stay away from all the drug... I don't talk to anyone who uses... I have amazing friendships again... I have goals that I am pursuing... I have never felt better. I just wanted to say thank you..." NM (female) NEW: "Dear Jorge, I want to thank you for sharing all that information on this evil substance. Today is day 11 and without the help of my family I wasn't going to make it. I went to a rehab in California back in June and got out in late August. By October I was a full blown addict again and I lost everything. My car, my apartment, etc... I have read and re-read your website over and over and it has helped me through this battle. I am still very weak but try to go for walks and keep occupied. ....if I sleep 4 hrs a night, its a blessing.... got me Clonopin to help take the edge off. I hate putting another substance in my body but they seem to help. I will only ask for them when I desperately need them.... The last thing I need is another dependency. Next Tuesday I am moving to """ to stay with family. Im trying to change everything I can. I was very into lifting weights and Im dying to get back to the gym.... When I saw your picture of Rocky and big smile came over my face. Thats what I picture now when it gets tough. Thank you for your wisdom and kindness... Sincerely,..." CK (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 13 "Hey Jorge, I want to thank you again!! Just reading your email has given me that little extra strength. More importantly the information you provided has enabled me to understand whats going on with my body and how to take the steps to overcome these frustrating issues. Im sure you write to many others so Ill make this short. You are a good man with a good soul. .... and I will keep you in my prayers. Thank you so much. When I saw your email in my inbox I was so excited. Perhaps when I fully overcome this (yes, I know, it will be years...lol) You have inspired me to want to help others. I hope we remain in contact and when the time comes you can direct me on how to help others battle through this life and death battle. Take Care,... p.s. The Rocky theme... I play it 100x a day. It really works but I think i'm driving everyone nuts with it. LOL..." CK (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 20 "Jorge, Hope all is good with you! Its Day 20. I feel amazing.... Im eating healthy light food.... Thanks,.." CK (male) NEW UPDATE: Month 4 "Hey Jorge,I'm doin very well, ... I feel great, have a great job... I try to keep busy... I was thinking of going to meetings and trying to help others by relating my experiences. I've moved ... 4 mos ago so I've been out of my element. I don't get cravings anymore but I miss the excitement of my old life... I have recommended your website to a few people. It meant a lot to me that you could take the time to help a complete stranger...." CK (male) NEW: "My day 2 is coming to go....i feek realy bad....but i hope after the thred day smile and power will cooom back...." GK (male) NEW: "Ive been struggling with this addiction for the past 2years off an on.I have very loving family that cares alot about me an to make along story short im just tired of letting myself and family down but as we speak im in the process of going cold turkey your message inspired me alot we need more people like yourself. I would love to have you for a friend while going through hell..." MW (male) NEW: "Hello... just read avidly your website on how to stop using, i am gonna try all you said. Thank you so much i never thought a website on stopping would make so much impact on me.." DG (female) NEW: My boyfriend has decided to go cold turkey, and I was surfing the web for anything help. Your website is pretty much what we needed wrapped up into one. Everything you talk about seems like it was created for our relationship/addiction/and lives..... He is scared, but I'm secretly excited. ;) ..." BS (female helping boyfriend) NEW: "hey geoorge, i didnt smoke two days now but i feel okay. i only have a slight pain in my lower back and i get cravings..." MJ (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 3 "hey george, i got your email this morning thax alot. im on day 3 now i feel much better, i thought day 3 was gna be the worse but im done with the cold turkey no hot sweats, cold shiverings, retlesness,pains no nothin. i feel so happy. jst wna say thnx alot. i thought the withdrawals will last seven days but i feel so good. i learned to fight agsinst the withdrawals and i made it!!!! now i'm in charge not heroin. so glad i'm through the worse..." MJ (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 4 "hey george. i got your e mail thanx alot. im on day 4. im doing great. i still get cravings but not that very bad atleast im through the worse cold tukey and i made it without any medication. i neva gna smoke heroin or any other drug again. im so glad im in charge of my life again and not heroin..." MJ (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 5 "hey george, i made it to day 5. im so proud of myself, u an inspiration i could not have done this without your help. thanx a million. the cravings are not bad and it start to disapear. i learned a lesson well, i will always remember the pain and suffering my body went through. i neva wna touch heroin again!!!!!..." MJ (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 6 "hey george, with confidence i can say its day six now and im still going strong. i even feel more determined my work is improving alot, i make the sales and meet targets again like before. thanx alot man..." MJ (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 12 "Hey geroge it is 12 days now.... i feel good. thanx alot..." MJ (male) NEW UPDATE: Month 3 "3 moths clean and i'm going strong. thanx alot. your web site helped alot....keep up the good work..." MJ (male) NEW: "Hey your website is awesome. Thank u. I'm currently detoxing with suboxone on hour 56. The self reassurance is what's getting me by. Everytime I think to get high I block it with Look where it got u. Look what you've become. And u have got this far do not go back to square 1...." BD (male) NEW: "I am helping my son right know, we are on day4, I pray he makes it all the way!!...thank you.." CJ (mother helping son) NEW: "GOD BLESS YOU! Your a angel man I already told my brotherinlaw about changing our lives completely. When my dad comes home I'm flushing a big bag of pot down the toilet in front of him. Your Awesome keep saving people bro you are a savior! God bless,..." LG (male) NEW: "Im 32 hrs in on my cold turkey war and it is kicking my butt but i will prevail all the med is helping alot more then i thought it would thanks for all the tips..." KC (male) NEW: "thank u so much for caring..i haven't used now for 4 days. i quit smoking couple days ago so i know that will help... thanks so much for caring..." BD (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 6 "thanks for getting back to me so soon bro i really appreciate it i finally slept last night for 3 & half hours first sleep in a week...also holding food down now praise god! u r a blessing to me....im segregated from all outside world here at treatment but its nice to feel ur support ... god bless u jorge..." BD (male) NEW: "Thank you so much for this website... I'm only three days clean but it truly feels different this time. When I feel sad I repeat to myself that I am clean and getting healthier... I am happy that you're there for me. I keep reading this site over and over again - you're getting me through this. Its hard. Im alone doing this. I took a few days off work to get thru the worst of the physical part....I'm doing warm turkey- but Im really toughing it. Im trying to take as little drugs as possible because I do not want to trade one habit for another. Im happy I have not stuck a needle in my arm in 3 days and that I will soon be free of this self imposed slavery to heroin....I keep reminding myself of all the good I am doing by not using dope anymore.... Thank you again... you are a very generous man to keep up this site. Love you,..." KN (female) NEW UPDATE: Day 5 "Hi Jorge, Thanks so much for your on going support. Its making a big difference in my life!! I completed five days of not using heroin! I am also about halfway through my 6th day! This feels good... I printed your email and I keep it with me. I have read it many times just to keep my motivation strong. Right now I feel good and strong, but I know that harder days will come. Days when I have to fight off temptation to get high. I will keep reading your website and emails. I think that someday I will also be 17 years clean, I will be proud of myself as you are now. Perhaps I will be able to help others like you do. You really have given me and many other people such a wonderful resource. I appreciate you so much Jorge. So very much.... I am wisely using tools that I have been blessed with to keep me going. I repeat to myself constantly all the reasons why I am staying clean. It works. I re-read your inspiring website and the email you sent. I keep reminding myself that this is for the higher good of myself..... A perk to not doing dope is that I stopped smoking cigarettes too... So one less health problem to worry about.....Eventually I want to be 100% drug free... hopefully within the month if I keep going at this rate... I won't say this has been easy. But it sure has been easier than it has in the past. I have to keep myself in check emotionally....Thank you again... I will keep on keeping on... Love to you & Blessings..." KN (female) NEW UPDATE: Day 7 "Hello Jorge, Just a quick... last night was a struggle. I fought with myself for hours... ... its past the physical point now... I feel my normal body and mind.... I have cut off all my friends because they are high and actively using and would sabotage my sobriety., I will not do dope because of a million good reasons,.... I cannot be selfish.... Thanks for standing by my through this,... Ill print your email and take it to work to keep me focused and help me to not feel so alone. THank you again,.... Lots of Love and THanks..." KN (female) NEW UPDATE: Day 11 "Hi Jorge-Today was a better day than last night.... I DID NOT GO COP. I wanted to, I really did... but seriously... I could not bring myself to the Dope Man at the Dope Spot. Its such a pathetic place as I remember it, since I haven't been there in 2 weeks... it seems soo long ago. Instead I went shopping, and bought myself a couple shirts for work,.... I had time to think clearly, drug free. Amazing how much money I have since I have not bought dope in so long. As a coping mechanism, I ordered a yoga video off Amazon today. I used to love yoga,.... I need to get back in shape.... I just want to thank you again for always beign there for me..... and I really don't know how you find the time to be friends with all us people that write to you seeking your professional guidance and experience and support... If it werent for you Jorge, I probably would have copped some dope today. But I didnt... I keep your emails with me and I read them over and over. I remember what you tell me, and how you support me, and how you inspire me to be a better person and to make a better life.. You're making a huge difference in my life. I cant thank you enough.. Love..." KN (female) NEW UPDATE: Day 14 "Hi Jorge-Its always good to read your emails.. I read them and re-read them to keep myself going, because sometimes I really think I want to go cop and there is always that thought running through my head. Although I never do it,.... Monday morning I even went for an hour massage at a local spa. It was wonderful! I felt so good after, I was able to stretch into some deep yoga postures after the massage,... Ive been following the plan,... I can definitely say that I am totally dope free... Its purely emotional now. As always I am grateful to have your help through this. You are definitely earning your angel wings by helping complete strangers, and dedicating so much time to helping people- when you have been away from this 17 years now,... Reading your website, your emails and reminding myself why I am doing this. Thank you so much for being there for me. Much love and appreciation..." KN (female) NEW UPDATE: Day 50 "Hi Jorge...So nice to finally speak with you... Right now my only goal is to stay away from dope- completely. I am just staying right here, not trying to move any huge mountains, just trying to keep busy, motivated, educated, encouraged, and stay clean. You're helping me- you give me a place to CONFESS, without judgement... I really need that and I really appreciate that. I hope some day I will be able to some how repay you for all that you do for me. For now, you're just in my prayers. That you and your children are safe and happy and that you know a good long happy life...Love you..." KN (female) NEW UPDATE: Month 3 "Hi Jorge-Everything is going great.... I am still 100% free of dope...So- everything here is really good, ....I am PROUD that I am dope-free, believe me... but I really do understand why people usually don't end up quitting dope. You helped me alot.. I think about you almost every day. Although youre a perfect stranger, I feel that you and I have walked many of the same roads, and you know where I have been and where I am now. Please send me some of your wise wise words... it helps me so much, I want to be one of your success stories... Love to you and God Bless your children..." KN (female) NEW: "Hey jorge..... I read your website everyday. im on day 4 .... i live at college..... your my inspiration man i wanna be clean for the rest of my life and be the old.. the star athlete. if you can just get back to me with some words of encouragement i would really apprecite it. Thanks,." KB (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 5 "Hey jorge thank you so much for writing back. I really appreciate it. I actually took your advice and went to see a counselor today and it definitely helped. I'm almost to day 6 which is crazy I can't believe I made it this far already. I just can't wait to be normal. Thanks again for getting back to me..." KB (male) NEW UPDATE: Month 4 "Hey Jorge.... I am doin excellent. Im 4 months clean and feel better then ever. you and your website saved my life. i feel like i can accomplish anything now. so i just joined the marines and im goin in training for the recons which is special forces. after beating heroin i know i can do that. so thanks again for giving me my life back. you are a great person. thanks..." KB (male) NEW: "My mom has been talking to you via email and my sister printed out everything from your website and made me a book..... I am ready to be clean..." LC (male) NEW: "My son came to us a few nights ago and told us how had been smoking heroin for the past few months. He is entering inpatient rehab today and we just wanted to tell you how helpful your website was to us. Pls. just pray for our son. .... Sincerely,..." KC (parents helping son) NEW: "I wanted to thank you for making this informative site. I'm coming up on 18 hours since I last used heroin... I've been a slave to this... too long and enough is enough! Recently the love of my life came back into my life with a phone call out o nowhere... now I have another chance at a happy life with her... I've looked at a few of these sites and have thought of quiting for a long time but now I really want it. More than ever before....Thank you for what you do for so many. And for me too..." TR (male) NEW: "I just read your page and I want to stop dope so bad its unbelievable. I did my last bag today and I am preparing to try to stop again for the 600th time.... ur page is my last hope... Thannks..." JS (male) NEW: "hey bro... i will be starting tonight or early morning... i will be going to the store to get some of the thing's u metioned on here some i already have man it's gonna hurt but i am so ready.... i am about to do this just got back from cvs and getting the thing's u put donw on the list i hope they help...." ER (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 1 "man it's been going so hard bro man it's 4:04 pm here and still haven't picked up and i wont ugg i started drinking the stuff have taken 3 showers already i knw i can do this thnx for been here for me man i was 5 years clean and then i've been on thbis trip for almost 2 years off and on..." ER (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 3 "man bro day 3 and the nyqul and malatiom wks alot with this.." ER (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 6 "man bro i haven't sleepet in 2 day's... i still haven't picked up...it's a new day and a new start right thnx for emailing me bro...thnk u so much for the help with the words... i just came back from a walk and took a long hot shower..." ER (male) NEW: "I have wonderful news..my husband is cleaning up thru the methadinw clinic he is still very sick cuz their dropping the dose. But he's praying again which is music to my ears.thank u for this website. It helped me ubderstand him And i stand by side. God bless u..." A (wife helping husband) NEW: "I just found your website & for the first tme I feel HOPE. For this I sincerely thank u..." FP (female) NEW: Hey-...i've been using heroin for almost 2 years, and in the past 6 months is when i've become on and off physically dependent. The vicious cycle of heroin use and withdrawl...god, it's the most painful thing to endure, whether for yourself or for someone you care about. I went to your site and read the whole thing- crying the entire time (especially the testimonials). The information you offer is so spot on and helpful, the best we (me and my boyfriend) have found so far. Thank you so much for creating this site and being there for complete strangers. After reading this site and seeing how strong and motivated my boyfriend is, I really do want to just get rid of the rest of my bags and start fresh, stay clean for the both of us. I really appreciate it, thank you so much for helping me and especially for helping my boyfriend to stay strong...." AB (female) NEW UPDATE: Day 1 "Hey again, today's day one. finished my last bag last night. i woke up feeling okay,...can't get comfortable. ..., and i'm sweating and cold ugghh. i can't get any more so i obviously just have to suffer through it. i can't wait to be done with this and i'm hoping tomorrow won't be as bad as i think it will be. thanks again for listening. hope all is well with you...i'm gunna go drink some water, take a hot shower and try and relax. thanks again- and i'll keep you posted!..." AB (female) NEW UPDATE: Day 2 "Halfway through day 2. last night and this morning was hellllllll. woke up totally drenched in sweat, freezing cold, etc etc.... freezing/burning up, blah. made it to my first class, and atually felt better in the middle of it. the mornings and nights are always the worst though, so whatever. i think walking to and from class helped too, like you said.... can't wait to hit day 7, day 20, and onward!..." AB (female) NEW UPDATE: Day 2 "i keep telling myself it doesn't get worse than this, that the worst is over... day 2 almost done, day 2 almost done. i cant even imagine moving, its hard enough to go get more water ugghh. thank you for the continued support, i reread these messages daily. i will get through this...." AB (female) NEW UPDATE: Day 3 "Day 3! I was in such horrible pain last night,...then I forced myself to get up..., and talking to him (I came clean) helped a lot....Woke up this morning to a bad headache and restlessness- took some dayquil and advil. Got up and got ready for class, tried eating pretzels and peanut butter...definitely a struggle :/ My stomach started killing me so instead of going to class i went back to your website. i labeled my calendar! it worked out perfectly.. day 30 is my last day of school and i get to go home. I'm so excited! It made me feel good looking at the calendar. And to be honest, I was really skeptical of the music thing on your page, I didn't think it could have that big of an effect. However, I decided to try it.. so i went and listened to I Will Survive. Not gunna lie, it made me cry...but in a good way, like I was smiling too. I have it on repeat right now, really uplifting (: I know day 3 is going to be hard too.., but I'm excited to get through it and get to day 4. and then to day 30..." AB (female) NEW UPDATE: Day 4 "almost done with day 4. besides occasionally being freezing or boiling, my main symptoms are headaches, a terrible cough...., and my stomach almost constantly being upset haha. oh and randomly feeling the need to cry? which is always fun. i know it'll get better soon and i'll get to move on from eating pb&j whenever i'm hungry haha.... thanks again...." AB (female) NEW UPDATE: Day 6 "hey again! day 6, feeling basically back to normal, which is great......hope all is well with you!..." AB (female) NEW UPDATE: Day 7 "day 7- made it out. one weeeeeek yay (: ..." AB (female) NEW UPDATE: Day 12 "hellohello. finishing day 12, doing well.....i've been trying to keep myself busy/brain occupied so i don't think about all this. i do hope all is well with you and that you're getting many success emails!..." AB (female) NEW UPDATE: Day 13 "I just watched the movie Candy- it was fantastic. It of course made me cry, just watching what they go through and the procession...., it just made me think, ya know? and i love the tim buckley version of the theme song, song to the siren.... i'm feeling a little better about things.... keeping myself busy. thank for you for the last email, as always, made me feel better.... hope all is good with you!..." AB (female) NEW UPDATE: Day 31 "Hello hello! I just wanted to send a quick email saying that I'm home, done with finals (and even did pretty damn well haha- got an A on one final/in one class, waiting on the others!), and on day 31!!! I got home last night, and usually I immediately go and get a bag and then figure out my plans, but nope! Only vaguely crossed my mind, but didn't even crave. I know it's only day one, but I was still pretty damn happy haha.... And it just reminded me of your testimonials page, and how I would read it and couldn't wait to be a part of that, actually sober of this.... I hope all is good with you!..." AB (female) NEW: "Jorge I want you to know I just finished day 3 and feel more alive then I ever have, I came clean to my friends,.. I truely believe I had an ephiany. I WILL DO IT THIS TIME, NO IF's AND's or BUT's. IM GOING TO GET THROUGH THIS. I KNOW I CAN!! Not only for me, but for my family, and friends as well. God bless, I think im starting to see the light. Much love jorge, sincerly,..." TK (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 5 "Jorge I've been meaning to contact you currently 5 days clean!!!..." TK (male) NEW: "Dear Jorge,... My baby sister ... has come out about her addiction to Heroin. Today will be the 2nd day she has concurred this addiction. I want to know how to help her. She has been doing it cold turkey.... I am so proud of her. She deserves the world and I want her to live a healthy life and so does she. She wants to be an inspiration to young kids or anyone wanting to do drugs.... Thank you,..." RV (sister helping sister) NEW: "Hey Jorge well I finally did it. I waited 34 hours before I took the sub. Those were the worst 34 hours of my life.... I just wanted to thank you for your help and support...." WV (male) NEW: "Sir, my son is trying your program to get off heroin. Today is day 9..Thank you..." LE (mother helping son) NEW: "hello.... Ive been snorting heroin for about a year and a half. Ive tried many times to stop but to no success. I just read everything on your page and now feel ready to do this. My girlfriend is pregnant and our baby is due in September. So I just wanted to say thank you from me and my family. You Jorge may have very well saved my life here. God bless you for makin that website...." JB (male) NEW: "hey jorge,...Yesterday was my first day sober in a long long time. Today is my second. Im going the cold turkey approach. I have come clean to my mother and most importantly, my wife. man the look in her eyes broke me to a place i never want to go again. I have asked her to take my wallet and not to let me go anywhere alone...im afraid im vulnerable right now. im trying to cut my self off...my dealer called today and i explained to him that i was no longer using and it wouldnt be in anyones interest for any more contact..for any reason at all..he tried to consider me his friend, but that doesnt matter, im removing all triggers PERIOD.jorge, i read your email about 20 times, seriously. each time, tears flowed from my eyes, from the hurt, and truth of this situation. im a little emotional..lol..right now but i want to tell ya just how lost and desperate i was a few days ago... because of you, my mother and my wife, i feel stronger... im so thankful for her and the path God laid before me that led me to you..." EK (male) NEW: "I want to thank you so much again for you website and your advice. I feel so stupid now that it took me so long to quit when I had a prescritption for Suboxone for so long. The drugs just had such a hold on me I kept saying tomorrow tomorrow. But I am finally on my way, I took my first pill.... and although the first day was pretty rough with leg aches and upset stomach since then I have felt so wonderful!! Even my friends can tell the difference just in my face and attitude. I know it's only been since Monday I've been clean, but this is the longest I have gone without using in at least 9 years... I really feel in my heart that this is going to work this time.... So no more wasting my time, my money, my life on a balloon of some black ..... Using all my money to make their house payment or car or buy whatever they want!! I honestly don't know what changed, but I have so much more FAITH in myself that I CAN BE STRONGER THAN THIS DRUG!!!...Thank you so much for your help!!..." AQ (female) NEW: "Jorge, My husband and i are on day 6 of no heroin. We picked a day to quit and went cold turkey. I am so proud of us. Your website really helped me this past week. i am feeling a lot better...." SW (female) NEW: "I stumbled upon your website and just sent what I could as a donation.. You have been a huge help and I really admire your work to help those struggling to end their additction to heroin.. I was up late researching the subject as my daughter is in day 2 withdrawal here at home... I was looking for help and found your site to be the best thing I could have ever found. Thank you thank you thank you.. PLEASE keep up the great work...." CF (mother helping daughter) NEW: "Hey Jorge, I'm ready to quit, I'm tired of living that double life and wasting money.... I wanna do this so bad ...The people who would enable me are not any part of my social circle and I'm considering moving home as well.... I know its going to be a battle Jorge but I wanna give myself the best chance at succedding.... and with your website I know sobriety is just around the corner!..." NV (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 1 "Hey Jorge, So good news that's Day 1. At least 24hrs since I last smoked. I was able to obtain sub strips 8mg/2mg dosage. At the end of day 1 I took my first sub. I cut the strip in half... I got another 4mg strip for tomorrow and will get more. I am committed to getting of heroin and I just thought the subs would help with the withdrawal but I don't want to get addicted to them too.... and hopefully soon I can come off the subs too...wish me luck.!..." NV (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 1 "Hey Jorge Thanks for responding.... I really want to get off this H so I'm hoping the subs will help get through the worst of it. That's a great taper plan and I'm gonna follow it. I might try to see if I can take a day off here or there but not push it too much....I really do appreciate all the help you have given me to this point. Been a God send you know that. I kept doing this stuff cuz I was afraid of getting off it but you have given me the courage to try at any cost cuz that's the only way to be free... Again Jorge any response would be awesome. Take care and wish me luck...!" NV (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 1 "Hey Jorge, Im feeling completely fine right now....no withdrawal symptoms at all but 24hrs is coming soon so well see. I did what you said about deleting the numbers of the dealers and so called friends. I am going to change my number asap, tomorrow infact.Anyway I'm just gonna keep my head up. I've read your articles and I'm gonna trust if the taper is done correctly the jump will only produce mild withdrawals. I'm only 4 short hrs from my 2days without it. I will have to take another subox but I really want to be off this stuff too... Again thanks for listening and wish me luck Jorge...." NV (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 2 "Hey Jorge, So 2days now since touching the stuff. It's progress I know but there is still work to be done. I just took my subox. I was actually feeling pretty decent at the 24hr mark i would say. Anyway took the 4mg. I'm working on getting more. Should be able to accomplish that tomorrow so I have some for tomorrow night. Anyway yeah 2days down and here soon I'll be able to get rid of it all...! Thanks for your support and insight. For you to take on the burdern that myself and I'm sure so many others put on you I can't even imagine. God bless you Jorge. Thanks for listening and I'll talk to you soon..." NV (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 3 "Hey Jorge, So going strong through day 3...Im feeling just fine on these subs so thats encouraging. Im not going back to any dope man...seriously I want off the stuff so bad. I know you can't get high anyway after taking the subs cuz it's blocks it so....Thanks Jorge for the support and wish me luck....!..." NV (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 3 "Hey Jorge,News from the homefront....Man I'm glad you wrote me back when u did...it's all the damn stress that comes with this habit but man was I starting to worry. I hung tight and decided I was gonna do this one way or another. Your right 3 days and to turn back would be crazy!... Got good news though I was able to get another 8mg strip. I'm telling ya Jorge these subs are working great for me. Not a single sign if withdrawal and I know if I pushed it I could go way past the 24hr without taking a dose and not feel sick. I tell you what Jorge, just scrambling to try to get these subs makes me realize what the hell was I thinking to even start on H man. I mean I'm not like I've been going to street corners to cop but still to have to worry about how your going to get your next dose(wether it's H or any other opiate)...it's just no way to live bro....! Anyway I'm drinking plenty of water and def getting outside and going for walks. Trying to sweat it out the best I can...! As for the subs I still need to get a couple more but hopefully that goes a lot smoother this time around. Anyway just thought I would update you...3days off dope and starting in on day 4....! The taper will start soon and hopefully I will be off all of it before too long....! Thanks for the support and look forward to hearing from you...Take care Jorge!... NV (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 5 "Hey Jorge, Update...5 days clean bro! I'm doing it Jorge and it's really feeling good to do so. I continue to keep pushing foward...! I'm happy I made this decision with my life and never plan on turning back...! Today midnight(PST) I took a 2mg sub. Kinda nervous to drop down but I've been doing what you suggested and trying to stay positive. Tomorrow I imagine will be a tougher day since I anticipate maybe feeling more of a withdrawal but regardless I will keeping fighting this battle. I'm trying to stay as busy as possible because I notice when I dont is when all those crazy thoughts start to creep in...the cravings come and go at those times but when I'm keeping busy it's like I don't even notice...! WATER WATER WATER is how I've been living the last few days...haha! It works though and it feels good to know that with every passing day I get 1 day closer to being completely clean off all opiates...! Like I've said before, finding your website has been the best thing that has happened to me in a while. I dont know how I lost my way on the road of life but I'm staring to to come to grips with the fact that the only thing to do is to keep pushing forward the best way I can. Anyway thanks Jorge for all your support. Wish me luck today especially since it will be a big day for me...like i said I imagine today won't be as smooth as before but that's ok...I will fight...! I hope your doing well and take care. Look forward to hearing from you soon...!..." NV (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 6 "Hey Jorge, So just made it another day. 6 Days off that jumk and starting in on day 7. At midnight(PST) just took another 2mg sub...I'm happy to report that yesterday was the first day on the 2mg sub and I felt completely fine. Didn't feel sick at all and no cold chills or anything! I was excited throughout the day because it was going so well. Like I said I try to keep myself busy as much as possible because if not I tend to be in my head to much and thats never good. Anyway everyday that passes by I feel better and better not just physically but mentally as well. It's hard sometimes because for the longest time all I ever was worried about or cared about was getting the next fix. Now it's just about resisting every craving I get and getting on with new activities that don't include getting high. Anyway all is good Jorge...I feel great and this taper is working great as well. Tomorrow will be another day and I couldn't be happier with the progress I've made...! I'll keep fighting this battle and continue to change my life. Good to hear from you and look foward to hearing from ya soon. Thanks for all the support Jorge. Take care...!..." NV (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 7 "Hey Jorge, 1 Week....! 1 week Jorge...! Unbelievable...! Man this is a major accomplishment and I'm really excited to make it. I'm glad that I have somebody to share it with. ... today at midnight(PST) took another 2mg of sub. Ive felt completely fine dropping down in dosage the last 2 days...I mean absolutely no withdrawal whatsoever. I agree with you though about how my attitude has helped the process. I mean for the longest time I wanted to quit but I was so scared about the withdrawal that I figured the only way to avoid that was to continue to use...! I can tell that I'm slowly starting to be myself again...used to be a real social person till the drugs got a hold of me and that's when everything started to bother me including people...well today I went to a friends BBQ and realized all that I had been missing...! Anyway Jorge 7 days clean and starting in on day 8...I'll drop down to 1mg soon and before I know I'll be completely clean...thanks for the support and look foward to hearing from you soon...take care...!..." NV (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 8 "Hey Jorge,..I hope your well! 8days Jorge...8 days clean...! I'm really excited you wrote me back and said what you did...! When I get your emails it's keeps me motivated bro...cuz you give me strength to move forward and if for whatever reason and if any doubt ever creeps in my mind it's like NO, I can't let myself down and I can't let Jorge down...like I've told you it's a huge burden you take on doing what you do and believe me it's not unappreciated...! I've been staying busy, drinking water and of course staying as positive as I can! ...it actually feels good to know that I'm starting to feel my body again like I normally would... Anyway good to talk to you and thanks for the support man... tomorrow I'll push forward and keep fighting this battle...! Wish me luck Jorge...take care and look forward to hearing from you...!..." NV (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 9 "Hey Jorge, Yes I did have a good weekend. Got to spend it with friends... positive people of course. It's the first time in a long while were I've gone to go out and not have to worry about where I'm going and how long I'll be there. Used to worry like that cuz I knew eventually I'd get sick if I didnt have H to smoke...well that's changed now and I can focus back on being me... Getting out golfing again...I love to golf man and when I started smoking I lost all interest to do it, something I thought would never happen. Anyway it's just another positive activity I can do now to keep walking down the right path. Well that's 9days bro...9 days clean! Feels weird when I talk about it cuz for the longest time I couldnt picture doing anything else but trying to stay well...Glad though it's way better this way and I'm starting to get my life back...! Anyway yeah today at midnight tapered down to 1mg...I'm not sure how ill feel, kinda nervous but been doing what you have said so I think it should be fine...anyway there's no way I would turn back now no matter how hard it got and I know it wont be anywhere near full withdrawal so I know I can handle it...! I've even scheduled some things to do tomorrow that way I know I'll be busy and it'll give me less time to think about anything negative...! Anyway I'll let ya go...gotta get started in on day 10...! Thanks for the support Jorge...I'll check in soon and let ya know how it goes...! Take care bro...!..." NV (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 12 "Hey Jorge, News from the homefront...all is good...! Just took another 1mg sub...it's day4 of the 1mg. Tomorrow I will skip a day then take another 1mg then skip 2days then take another 1mg. ...almost done Jorge...! Anyway on the 1mg I've been feeling just the same....my back is hurting but ive been doing a lot of heavy yard work so that doesn't really worry me at all...I guess if I really thought about it I might have had a cold chill or two but seriously I barely noticed it...! I'm nervous to start skipping days but I know the end is near...can't wait to be off all opiates. Great news as well...moving back home officially, got a place and job set up... Anyway feels good to check in and let ya know how I'm doing...12days Jorge...! Looking forward to hearing back from you...thanks for the support...take care" NV (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 16 "Hey Jorge,...right now I'm on Day 16 right now day 2 of the .50mg taper... tonight at midnight I will take another .50mg strip. Your right it's not a lot but I guess it does feel like it helps, not really sure. Still dont feel anything at all and all drops have gone real well...haven't felt anything and no chills or anything...I just try to be positive all day and not think about it. When i do i just keep telling myself that its NOWHERE close to being dopesick and that keeps me balanced...By the way on a scale of 1-10 id say not even 1...I sometimes do feel a little sluggish but that's when I pound some water and get active and I seem to come back but again I don't even know if thats related to that...! Anyway it was good to hear from you the other day, really pumped me up bro knowing that here in a couple days I'll be off everything...hope the eventual jump goes as well as the drops have gone...guess I'll just keep drinking water and hope'n for the best...! Anyway on I go...trying to stay busy and focused...I'll keep ya post'd bro...wish me luck! Take care and look forward to hearing from you soon...!..." NV (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 18 "Hey Jorge, ...Doing good here..! Feeling pretty good too...the drop wasn't so bad and I just finished the day where I skip a .50mg. I'm not sure how I'm supposed to feel on the days that I skip and the eventual jump but it hasnt been bad. I think it's mental for sure...during the day when I'm busy I hardly think about anything but when I'm not that's when I start to just feel it more...it's not terrible so dont get me wrong! tonight at Midnight I took .50mg and im not sure if it even helps... sometimes I think the Valerian root pills that you recommened do more for me with relaxing and falling asleep. Anyway now I gotta skip 2 days...Im thinking I might make the jump from here...this weekend I'm heading home for the weekend...big day for my little brother(Graduation)! I get to do it clean and that feels powerful...! Hopefully all the time will take my mind off things and help me make the jump for good..! Its day 18 clean and all is good bro. Appreciate the support man and look forward to hearing from you...take care..." NV (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 24 "Hey Jorge, How's it going bro... So been a few days since I wrote ya but just been so busy this last week being back home and all...Good news though....finished the Sub taper last week...took my last .50mg dose last Tues night, so almost a week ago. Techniquelly I could have taken another .50mg dose on Fri but I just pushed through that night and skipped it and havent took one since...Overall since Tues the final jump went pretty smooth id say...didn't really feel much, maybe some minor(VERY MINOR) chills...barely enough to notice! Anyway yeah it feels good to be off that stuff too and start feeling normal again....Man I feel great that I was able to accomplish that...I trusted your website, did what it said and YES, it worked...! So now it's been 24days clean and it feels awesome. For some reason when I was using It felt like there would never be a way to break free but after coming across your website Jorge my life def changed again but this time for the best....! It feels great to be clean and not have to live that type of lifestyle anymore...making the move back home here soon and that's exciting...feel like I'm finally putting things back where they belong and even 3 1/2 weeks removed that life feels lightyears way...I know staying clean is another battle all together and your only a moment of weakness away from being right back to square 1 but I really feel this is something I can overcome. Have a great support system back home and I'm taking the steps to put myself in the best possible situations to succeed...! I take full responsibility though and I don't blame anybody but myself not even the person who introduced me to it...just had no discipline! All things I know I will need to work on if I plan to succeed in staying clean and also in life...! Again def appreciate all your support, I know it's gotta be time consuming to do so but thanks to your support I was able to do it...look forward to hearing back from you Jorge...take care!..." NV (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 26 "Hey Jorge, Thanks for replying...always means a lot to hear from you. Really appreciate the support you have given me through all this...! Yeah it's exciting knowing that I can have my life back now you know. Mentally I can feel a big change too bro...! It's good to feel normal again...! I'm gonna take advantage of this opportunity and def make the most of it. Not many people get 2nd chances and I feel lucky that I was able to break free with so much left for me. I know many people end up with nothing...or even worse dead...! ...keep ya post'd on my progress...right now it's 26days...! Soon it'll be a couple months and then before I know it 1yr...! Excited for that moment...! Again much love and take care...!..." NV (male) NEW: "hi Jorge. My daughter is getting out of detox and is starting an intensive outpatient clinic in a few days.... one day at a time.... I think it is so wonderful that you have this website....Keep up the good work. thanks,..." JN (mother helping daughter) NEW: "Atm I have 5 days clean... starting to feel a bit better... but the only reason for the being clean is im 2000 miles away from home!... im gonna try my hardest to keep this going... but its a battle,... it feels good to know there is someone to talk to about things when needd!!..." EL (male) NEW: "I tried cold turkey it just crazy, I'm afraid I might loose my mind .... I just can't go through it all and I really want to be free . I want my life back my family.. thanks a lot for all ur help I made my final decision after visited ur site and reading what u wrote..." YZ (female) NEW UPDATE: Month 7 "i been clean for all this time... i did it... I FREAKIN DID IT.... thank u so much for all ur help..." YZ (female) NEW: "Hey Jorge, ...., you provided me some valuable support and needed comfort in my time of need to defeat heroin. Since then, ive helped numerous defeat addiction..... I provide your name and let ppl use this email to contact you. In the future you may even see more names. Keep up the good work and plz know you have a friend in me. Thank you Jorge,...." DR (male) NEW: "Dude you have no idea how much you helped me out for real i think i be readen your story for the first three weeks that i was self detoxing And it got me through and here i am ten months later.... you help alot of us out thank you very mutch and god bless you..." AN (male) NEW: "My wife is going cold turkey. Your website gave us the heart to do this. Now she is on day 5 and doin much better..She has been very sincere about her thoughts.." RS (husband helping wife) NEW UPDATE: Day 8 "I got your message and were excited that you wrote us back we will follow your info she is doing very well eating solid foods i actually have to make her dirnk water but like you said im the man of the house jorge and im killing this monster named heroin now we on day 8 :-) thanks a million..." RS (husband helping wife) NEW: "im doing well i got back on the methadone .... """ and i are progressing very well... here we are starting over i feel great . now were trying to get back on our feet looking for jobs and such... it would be so easy to just go steal and keep the money intead of spending it on dope i dont want that life for us i want good things we want to save up and get a place of our own thats the goal...were going back to school... thats what we want i want to get into the medical field and """" wants to be an electrician.... our goals are realistic and maintanable the sky is the limit im just praying that god keeps us strong and sober and away from the needle . slowly but surely with the will of god we will have our lives back... xoxo..." AM (female) NEW: "I just thought I would let you know I have been clean from heroin for 20 days now. I am in Miami, Fl at G & G Holistic and it is an amazing treatment center. I am extremely lucky to be here! Thank you for what you do and for your previous encouragement to me. I am grateful for you! It feels amazing to be clean finally!... and I am so excited to re-start my new life sober! Thank you again!..." CK (male) NEW: "Hi Jorge! Good afternoon! .... I am on day 3 of this dreadful detox off heroin! I wanted to thank you for all the time and wisedom you put into this huge blog!!!..." NW (male) NEW: "Man I have searched so much, come across your site and it has given me so much hope and strength!!! I am on my 9th day cold turkey and followed your tips to the point and added some of my own and I want to THANK YOU!!!for helping me from the bottom of my heart!!! I have been a cocaine user for 4yrs then 3yrs on crack and 3yrs on the evil HEROIN. I was always a weed smoker... don't know what happened. I know I will get my life back and will not go down that road again. I can't believe how much money I saved in these 9 days. ..., like you said 'do or die' damn that is deep. It has really made me realise I don't need those dope friends around me, the only reason we hooked up was to get high. I have been useing the steam room, sauna and jacuzzi at my local gym sweating it out ...... rotating 3 times every day for the last 5 days. Jorge, your site is a no nonsense lifeline for people running to their death..." A (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 42 "Hi Jorge, doing fantastic, apart from trouble sleeping. Managed to stay away from the Mesa, like you said chance to stop everything and I HAVE! Day 42 no nothing!!!!! Decided not to go back to work till the new year. I come first now, ME. Thanks bro. I still go back to the pages and read... Don't ask me why. I have also learned so much how the body and brain works, well up all night just googleing and youtubeing.lol..." A (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 44 "Thanks man....I can't believe your website was the only one with all you need to know to get clean step by step....I am going to get one of my friends to do the same and will recommend your site,... Wish me luck. I can't express in words how your link helped, I also can't believe the music you recommended - now I know why people loved Elvis and 60s etc.... I ain't listen to hip hop , drum n bass for a while ...Peace and love. Bless. THANKS MAN!!!..One more thing, I will donate to you.... Rather you than the dope man. Keep up the excellent work!! I hope and pray that others find your site and change their lives. Kind regards" A (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 73 "Hey Bro, How you keeping? I woke up a few of days ago and some how everything felt different...I felt fresh and felt really good. Next day same thing, ... I don't know what it is but I feel normal, its as if someone just flicked the light on inside me,.. It's the best feeling and why I would use drugs to not feel like this! Man it's like I woke up after years, I just want to do things and live life again. I feel free man! I can't explain to people the change inside me, but for some reason I am exited by the problems I will face in life in weird way.... I aint gonna or need to get high and run away from problems created by sometimes or may be all to do with drugs.... It's a good feeling after years man, I feel good now telling you. I will keep in touch man and thanks...." A (male) NEW UPDATE: Month 6 "Hey bro! All good man!!! Just on a weeks course with.... Have been clean and busy and driving a Benz. Life has changed. ... bro so much has happened... Working on a six pack aswell. Sorry for not keeping in touch as I have been busy changing MY LIFE!! It's going well man..." A (male) NEW: "Hi Jorge...Many thanks....At present, I'm not using; I haven't used for 3 days now. The last lapse being 6 days. I am becoming absolutely sick and tired of going back to using... I am going to keep on trying...I hope this email finds you safe and well...Kind regards..." HH (female) NEW: "Hey man, I just wanted to shoot you an email and say what's up. I've been trying to keep clean cold turkey for a couple weeks now with my girlfriend helping me out a lot, she's the one that actually found your site and showed me and suggested emailing you....Initially I went through 5 days of complete withdrawal HELL..., and now I have a few days of sobriety under my belt. It's going fairly well... The physical withdrawals are pretty much completely gone,...But you know, I'm trying to stick through it. Taking it a day at a time, and sometimes when that's overwhelming I take it in even smaller time intervals. Hoping to one day hit that 17 years sober mark that you're at now. Your site was incredibly inspirational and just as importantly, helpful and informative. ... once again thank you for such a useful and helpful site...Keep fighting the good fight...PS Rocky is awesome..." R (male) NEW UPDATE: Hi Friend, Pretty soon, on the 12th of this month, I'm going to have my first month of sobriety and I am finally, after months and months of periods of trying to quit, relapsing, and ongoing seemingly endless battling with my addiction, I am FINALLY out of the woods.... It not only saved my relationship with my girl, but the relationships I have with my friends and family also, and most importantly, it saved my life, and with that being said I'm completely confident I'm never going back.... I've grown a lot more motivated and adventurous and hungry for the many good things this life has to offer.... I've been in the dumps stuck in a shell of addiction for so long I want to get out and explore the world and try new things as I've finally broken out of that shell.... The girlfriend and I are going to move out of state in the next few months. It was my idea and she said she'd be down to come along, so that's what we're going to do....Sincerely,..." R (male) NEW: "hey dude, i don't basically know you but i read a thesis from you on a site and it made me fall into tears. listen whoever you are, let me tell you God will help u at every step in your life not because of just our prayers but our loved ones too....reply me with a blank message that'd be enough. best of luck mate. keep it up and thanks alot..." HI (male) NEW: "Just wanted to say your sight helped through withdrawels from alcohol after I was boozing for a good solid amount...so some ideas helped and wanted say thanks. :)..." SA (female) NEW: "Hello Jorge, Well, we are in the 4th day of detox.... He has been really sick throwing up and all.... but we keep encouraging him and don't let him out of our site. He is doing pretty good I would say....Thanks..." DG (mother helping son) NEW UPDATE: "Hello Jorge,...my mother """ has been contacting you. I'm currently on day 8 of my detox and sobriety... I feel I am making progress....With gratitude,..." SG (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 24 "Hello Jorge,...Things have improved quite a bit since the last time I emailed you... I'm sober for 24 days and I feel great... I want to continue this which is why I've severed all connections with my acquaintances that I used with.... I don't think this is enough though which is why I've considered going to AA meetings... I have been excercising regularly every day, and I am actively searching for a job right now.... I've considered a mailed paycheck so that my parents and I can sit down and decide how I should manage each paycheck.... I also want to announce that my father's attitude has improved as I've been more helpful around the house,...Thank you...Sincerely, "" 24 Days Sober..." SG (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 56 "Greetings Jorge,I thought I would email you to give you an update on my current status. Things are coming along quite well and I'm happy to report that I am still sober as of today. I'm still attending A.A. and N.A. meetings regularly and I am working on being of service to others as much as possible. I can see the trust returning as I continue to do things the right way.... I'm working my 12 steps and starting to clean up my side of the street which has given me the serenity I need to continue on my road of sobriety... I have turned my will over to my higher power and have let his will guide me in my ways. Since I have, things have been as clear as day, and things have worked to my favor. I'm happy to announce that I have set myself some goals that I'm striding eagerly to achieve. I was given some financial aid to go and get some certifications for a career I have always had an interest in, which has made things much easier on me. I am grateful that I have loving parents and that they had found your website. If it wasn't for them and you, I wouldn't be the person I am today. I am eternally grateful for the impact you've had in my life thus far and I hope that I can one day effect someone else in the way you have. I wish you well Jorge, and thank you again. Sincerely,...56 Days Sober..." SG (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 90 "Jorge, Another update. I am now 90 days sober!!! Things are wonderful. I'm working on being self sufficient. I just went in for a job interview today which I think went very well! Hopefully I'll be gainfully employed within a week. I've still been attending regular meetings and have been working on getting the rest of my life back in order. I'm no longer living with my parents.... I hope you're well and healthy....Sincerely...90 days..." SG (male) NEW: "Hello I'm 2 days into my detox I've only found your website last night so thought i'd write for some support and help... Luckily i have a loving family who's supporting me, my mum's staying with me through the process... I've been taking codeine the last few days but decided to do it cold cause just want it out of my body. My dad's just gone out to get me a few things from your list to help the pain. Bless them they're trying everything to help me this time.... just some words of support I'd really appreciate it...." SB (female) NEW UPDATE: Day 3 "Thank you so much for your support. I'm trying so hard to be strong for my family and myself of course. I am feeling a bit better today, thank God i nipped it in the butt when i did cause the cluck could of been so much worse.... I'm really going to try and do it this time I've got to do it or I'm going to die. My Dad said if I do it this time he'll do anything for me It was a lovely thing he said and it ment alot especially coming from him.... I think what your doing is amazing and so powerful. The way your helping people on a day to day basis is priceless. Thats my goal is to stay clean and help other addict's like you are. I've decided to be abstinent from all mind altering substances. I think its the best way for me as all drug lead's me down the same path. I'm going to read some more of your web site.... Thanks for all your help i'm so gratefull, I keep praying i make it this time...." SB (female) NEW UPDATE: Month 4 "HELLO THERE!!!!! I'm doing great been clean 4 a month and a half havent used a drug or drink since we last spoke. I go to regular NA and CA meetings and now have a sponcer and going through the 12 steps. My life has been unbelivable since i've got clean I never emagined I could be this happy. I have a whole new network of friends mostly in recovery and I've gone back to my old trade which is Painting and Decorating on a builing site, lovein it and my new life. My fiends and mostly my family are so proud of me and i'm proud of myself. I so determaned to stay clean this time. Thanks so much for all your help in my early days. Please stay in touch. And if there's anything i can do to help you or any other addicts suffering i will...." SB (female) NEW: "Hello,.... I am very thankful for your website as I am helping a friend of a friend go cold turkey. We are on day 3 and today is rough.... she is doing this for everyone else not herself,....We hit the 72 hour mark this morning. It was so wonderful;... Yes, she got ill but I did everything you said & made her stick to it & she also was suprised that she was not as ill as she thought she would be....Your site is wonderful & doing what you said shocked us all on how much easier the first 72 hrs were... Thank you for what you are doing for people. Bless you for what you have gone through. I will pray for you for the rest of my life..." TN (female) NEW: "Dear Jorge, Thank you so much for this wonderful site you have provided. I don't know you but I want you to know I'm PROUD of you for kicking the demon out of your life and providing this site as SERVICE to the community....You are an angel! Thank you for your time organizing this site. I have forwarded your site to my son. I'm sure you will save many lives with this site. God Bless you..." LV (mother helping son) NEW UPDATE: "Good news my son went to detox facility the sober living next week He said he's done! I pray he is!Thx for your support and information..." LV (mother helping son) NEW: "hi george,Thank you very much for your positive responses and your last email which yu wrote to me. I'm really graeful to you and my cousellor that its m 3rd month and Im still haning on.... And as to keep mysef busy and having a little saving on hand I decided to open a REHAB of my on accompanied by my counsellor, as there are no REHABS in ths country which provide proper program, We actually have opened it successfully and it ha been nearly 3 weeks now, since it has been opened, THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP... So nice you, and thanks agaiin for helping me getting clean.... Yours sincerely..." AA (male) NEW: "jorge, your website gives me more inspiration to get of the... and get my life back together than ANYTHING else. when i finally clicked the "if you're ready" link and the rocky theme started i nearly cried because i was filled with so much hope..... i can't wait to be free,....thank you for your inspiration..." MF (male) NEW: "Looks like I may have dodged a bullet this time. Not feeling anything near the painful withdrawals like in april though I only used for about a month and not H. I went for a 30 mile bicycle ride when I started feeling the "fever" start and poured water in like a fiend. I did not want to get too far out cause my guts are watery but thank God no nausea or even feeling like vomiting. Its 3:10 am and I cant sleep but its a small price to pay. Its been about 36 hours since I took my last percocets...ever....I still learned a lesson and will begin N.A. tomorrow night.... I want to thank you with all my heart, You gave me the courage to know I had the strength to do whatever was needed to kick again... When I can spare it I will donate... I will tell my local N.A. group about how your website helped....Thank God I still had my I S P paid up... KEEP SAVING LIVES BRO!!!..." JC (male) NEW: "This helped my best friend quit. Thank you. :) ..." EM (female) NEW: "Thank you. I appreciate the help. I just came across ur site on a google search and saw that you are available to email. Thas awesome...Thank you for the advice....I took a walk.... the bath helped a TON. I even kept down a glass of watered down gatoraid!! :) ...Now if I could only sleep :( ...Thanks again. It helps to e able to talk to someone..." MP (female) NEW UPDATE: "I thought I would pass along that I am on day 3. Wednesday was the last day I used. I have never gone this long since I started. Yesterday was by far the worst. I feel good today. Just weak, fragile and cold. ... I did the nyquil yesterday. I have not today since I feel so good. I ate an egg on toast this morning and a glass of OJ.... This seemed REALLY fast. Yesterday was pure hell. I expected to have the same today. However am feeling great.... I have been up 3 hrs and feel a little better as time passes.... MP (female) NEW UPDATE: Day 8 "Hey Jorge, Hope all is well with you. I'm still clean :) a week and a day! Wooooo!..." MP (female) NEW: "Hi Jorge First of all I would just like to comment on how good your website is... I came accross your website a week ago and have been clean of Heroin for 2 day's...Thanks again,..." MS (male) NEW: "Hi Jorge,...Just wanted to let you know that me and """ have today quit heroin for one year! We are living in a new apartment in the college part of town and we love it over here. Our apartment is huge, over 900 sq. feet and has tall ceilings and huge windows that bring in tons of light in the morning and evening. We have reduced our monthly bills by almost 1/2.... There are lots of good people in this neighborhood and I'm making new friends here in the building. I'm very careful about who I let into my life at this point... I am in the process of completely changing careers..... """ got her big raise at work and that is enough to pay the bills and eat....There is so much more but I think it is really a time to celebrate. I'm so thankful to be off heroin and on to a new place and path. I'm so happy """ and I stuck it out together. We celebrated with a can of Pringles! I've been losing weight, doing yoga, and avoiding all junk food. But tonight we " eat Pringles and watched Intervention. (We got cable as another gift!)....Thanks for all your help. Your advice has been gold...." MP (male) NEW: "Hi, I am 7 days drug free TODAY!! I am on suboxone... I am going to NA/AA meetings..." ZF (male) NEW: "Hey Jorge, going on my third day now (heroin cold turkey just to specify)im not feeling too bad... im doing this ALL BY MYSELF.... i believe i can do it on my own, hoping that maybe by the 5th day i will feel much better!...For now all i get is chills,... but i think whats most hard is my psychology maybe, erased the numbers from my dealers,... im hanging in there and its the third day! Definitely its not as bad at all since my last "real" cold turkey that was hell.Im limited with the medications uv written as i dont know any of them but maybe i dont need them..." MG (female) NEW: "I am going to start tonight, .... I will read what you wrote over and over. I will let you know how things are going to, You are right on with all you wrote about it. You have helped a lot out there that is going to quit or has quit because of you. Thanks..." JB (male) NEW UPDATE: "3 days and boy I am sick I can get up to go for walks. I will make it..." JB (male) NEW UPDATE: "This is my 5th day..." JB (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 6 "All I can say is you are the man. I am on day 6 feeling better then any of them. I see a end to this hell I am in. No more drugs for me thanks to you in a big way. I cant thank you as much as I want. I will get money as soon as I am on my feet. Thanks man I made it." JB (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 7 "Thank You for your help, I would have not made it without your help, you need to know that. Like I said or tried to say, I will get you a check in the mail soon and I will send as much as I can in the weeks to come. Best money I can spend, to think I am helping by letting you help all the ones you do. You saved my life. On day 7 and not for sure a 100 % but doing OK. I think day 5 was very hard for me. I went 5 days no sleep. Thank You for saving my life..." JB (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 8 "You have a lot to do so no need to write back, just want to let you know it is 8 days that is going to be 800 days before I know it. Still not 100% but getting there, What hell it is to do, but I did it thanks to you in a big way, Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart, I can say how much a part you are to this. You saved a life this week...." JB (male) NEW UPDATE: Day 20 "Hi man just feel the need to let you know how things are with me, thanks to you. I am 20 days today. The thing is I get better day after day,.... I will never do that junk....What a sad drug that is.... I will let you know how things are from time to time. Take care and thank you..." JB (male) NEW: "thanks for all your helpful info.today is the middle of day 3.I feel pretty good already and don't plan on ever going back.this is the fourth time putting myself through this missery.I'm done for good..." G (male) NEW: "thank you for taken your time out to reply to me,its nearly day 5... tommrow il go for a walk n hopefully it will make me feel gud.... stayin positive and have the help of my family so i know il get trew this.... i have tat nite nurse der its helped...im stayn strong... tanks again for the reply...xx...."  RM (female) NEW: "thank you for this web site you have really opened my eyes. I love you man. I cant believe ive wasted my whole youth on this... im never going to give up, im done. I want my life back jorge.... Its time to quit this.. and today is the day.... Ive hit rock bottom. Theres no where to go except up, right. I will let you know how it goes o.k...Take care..." EI (male) NEW UPDATE: "day 2 and still going strong little bro..." EI (male) NEW: "Day 5 man, I came across your site and it inspired me... Just moved to san antonio 6 months ago to start a new life,... i am determined this time.... i'm getting better but i still cannot sleep, gotta work in an hour too.. But your article made me smile, and i've been crying ... all day...." RC (male) NEW: "Dear jorge Just wanted to let you know that after many rehabs and 3 cols turkey attemps which didn't make it past day 2 I am finally ready! I know its going to be a tough week but I also know it will be the most significant week of my life in addiction... I'm going shopping for supplies on your list. I'm doing thisby myself...Wish me luck and I know I will be successful for once and for all because this time I want it so desperately.... The time is now!...I thank you for putting things in perspective an will let you know once its over. I'm doing this with no support except for your words.....Again thanks for your advise..." HR (female) NEW UPDATE: Day 1 "Dear Jorge Thanks for the advise. I can't stop reading your website. Its as if everything I know I should have done but failed to do so is in there.... Makes me feel and realize that I'm not alone in this. You've gone thru it many moons ago and survived it and you give me the strength and conviction that I too can do this. Jorge thank you....Will keep u up to date. So far your website is keeping me calm and putting things in perspective...." HR (female) NEW UPDATE: Day 1 "Hi Jorge. Hope you've had a wonderful day. ...valerium root and it did help. Ginger ale (small sips) made my dry heaving subside. Otherwise I'm still eating imodium in industrial quantity.... Hopefully by Thursday this too shall pass... Almost over with day 1. I know the 2 next days are going to be the roughest but I will endure and move forward.... Since its been raining most of the afternoon and early evening I haven't been able to go for many walks so instead I went into the garage where I have free weights benches stationary bike etc and worked out a bit while I still felt I could.... I've also kept myself busy watching movies.... Well guess this is really what I want and finally have built up the strength to do it. Mind you if it wouldn't have been for your continued support and your website I would have already used....Please keep in touch....Thank you..." HR (female) NEW UPDATE: Day 2 "Hi there. Well as you mentioned day 2 almost done. And what a day it has been! Mentally I'm feeling much better; physically that's another story. But as you said this shall pass... By the way the v-caps with the nyquil really work on letting me sleep 2-4 hours. I was just thinking since I've been able to sleep a little bit maybe that's been the reason I haven't had a headache. And yes I have been forcing myself to drink water as difficult as it is right now. I've been eating a couple of bites here and there of peanut butter and jelly hugh protein bar so far I've been able to keep that down.... Well believe it or not my eyelids are getting heavy. May as well take advantage of a catnap between movies... Again thank you. You have no idea what its meant to me. I have no way of repaying your assistance and only hope that there will be others like me and maybe some day when I'm all better I can help them too..." HR (female) NEW UPDATE: Day 4 "Hi jorge... I guess this really day 4 eh? Most symptoms have been deminishing. I'm still getting chills but my stomach has finally ended ..I think .. I hope... I think you're right .... the worst of it has passed :) ...I know its still not over and although physically I'm feeling better... All I know is that this time around I'm taking this seriously cause there may not be another chance so I can't allow myself to relapse. Wow I can't believe it....no more sneezing....no more stomach problems....no more tearing eyes or yawning for that matter. The other symptoms I can pretty much tolerate with the exception of the leg cramps and chills. But I know that too is on its way out....Geez I've written an awful lot...........must be feeling better :) thank u sooooo much for being there every step of the crucial first 3 days...." HR (female) NEW UPDATE: Day 5 "Hi Jorge! I am so excited!!! My internet is back :-) and I have successfully stayed on track. Luckily I had printed your website so I had great company. I must say that just as you predicted day 3 was a pivot point bringing me closer to leaving the dope shackles slowly but surely behind forever... Jorge I'm genuinly excited and kinda proud of myself too...Going to make cuban sandwiches for my folks so I look forward to hearing from you in your next great email... Sincerely..." HR (female) NEW UPDATE: Day 7 "Hi Jorge..... I can't believe its been a week ................ wow .............. and I don't miss it at all... This morning I woke up feeling alright I wasn't sick and I didn't have a desire to get high... Well Jorge I can't believe the roughest of this is really over! I must admit I would not have been able to do this should it not have been for your encouragement. But more importantly you were there all along and I knew I wasn't by myself. That has meant the world to me... I have learned in this past weel to take 1 day at a time and will incorporate that in my recovery... Thank you jorge for guiding me back to my life drug free with no lies...." HR (female) NEW UPDATE: Day 23 "Greetings Jorge, hope all is wonderful on your end....I'm not going to lie it isn't easy but well worth it. This morning ... while at a traffic light someone in the car next to me honked and yes it was one of my x dealers. He asked where I've been - I briefly told him I was done and much to my surprise he said he was glad to hear it cuz I was too much of a class act to go down that road. Nonetheless he mentioned to give him a call if I ever need to. I assured him (and myself) I wouldn't. Jorge the strangest thing is that the thought of doing anything actually repulses me for the first time ever. So I kinda gave myself kudos and went on with my day.... So as you can see I'm keeping myself away from people - places -and things that could take me back to the road to hell...." HR (female) NEW: "Hey brother- Today is 105 clean without any opiates whatsoever....opiate free for over 100 days and feel great...Would never touch that ... again... Opiate party is over. I had my fun, I took my pain and feel great. Best part is waking up everyday and thanking God I'm not sick!...Thanks again brother. Your website and ur emails def helped me beat that opiate addiction... I'm back on my feet now saving money and beggining to live a normal life again. Thank you..." MF (male) NEW: "Hey there!? After I got through the withdrawals, which I personally thought wasn't possible, I can actually think, and see clearly again (which is the best feeling in the world)!!...I threw away a lot of important people in my life and after I started calling them and explaining to them what had been happening for so long, I was amazed by the supportive and loving reaction I was greeted with.... I also realized, before your going to quit and stay clean for good, you have to really want to quit and turn your life around. When quitting, the first couple of days, I was saying to myself, "man I really don't think it could have gotten any worse!" but truth be told, I am definitely lucky I didn't end up in prison! And even though I am only on day 8 of being clean, I have never felt so alive! I have connected with everything you wrote on this page and your going to help a lot of people by doing this! Thanks a ton!..." C (male) NEW: "Hi Jorge, im on my second day without heroin. I have only been taking it for 2 month's but have already realised how stupid i have been...Thank's..." LA (female) NEW: "Hi Jorge, I could never ever THANK YOU ENOUGH!! You are an Angel on Earth, My Friend!! Thank You so much... It was rough but your way truely did make it alot easier than the last few failed tries. I have been clean for a while now and getting strong as the days move on.... Once Again, THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS,..." AI (female) NEW: "Hi Jorge, I hope you are having a great day in sunny Miami. According to my son's test results, he has been clean ..... so I am happy at this moment. At the clinic they gave me all of his results,.... His test results today were clean for opiates, meth, pot, oxycodones, & a couple of other drugs. hes been clean 20days and he says he can not believe it..., thank you Jorge for your support..." RJ (mother helping son) NEW UPDATE: "Hi Jorge, I hope you are having a great day in sunny Miami. thank you for your wise words. Its been 27 days clean for my son, i'm still taking him to work everyday, clinic everyday as well as working, ....I'll still be controlling his money... I believe this has been a war against the horrible drug. I ALWAYS stay positive for you, my son and any other people that are in this war. I let my son know every day that i love him, and that I will be here for him through all of this...thank you,..." RJ (mother helping son) NEW UPDATE: "hi Jorge, I hope you're having a great day in Miami.... tuesday they had a NA meeting , my son wanted us to go , so we did. it was also very positive. he was happy that he reached 30 days!! All the people there truly and genuinely want to help each other - that is a blessing. its only about a mile from where we live, so hes going again if hes not working. me, my daughter and son all went to the gym on sunday - were going to try to go 3X a week...My son and I have had long talks - he says he can't believe its been 30 days! .... he was soooo happy tuesday, me too. It is a war, but sometimes a little sunshine into my heart felt good...thank you,..." RJ (mother helping son) NEW UPDATE: "Hi Jorge, you are welcome, I wish I could give more, I will when I can. You are truly a blessing, my son has read and re-read the pages from your site. They have helped him.... He is 44 days clean! I.m going to the nar anon meetings once a week-He just wants to work and the three of us are going to the gym together as much as we can. My joy this moment is him being clean for 44 days & that he and his sister are really getting along, laughing together, watching movies together. She was tougher on him than me....I hope your day is going good, Im staying strong & on guard, thank you :) ..." RJ (mother helping son) NEW UPDATE: "Hi Jorge, I hope you are having a great day in Miami! This morning we received my son's test results: all clean! :) i am so happy, he's now 53 days clean. Then this Friday, the clinic is going to lower his suboxone dose to 4 mgs. down from 8 mgs.....He told me to tell the people at nar anon to tell their loved ones : GIVE SOBRIETY A CHANCE! that he was afraid to, thought he wouldnt be able to function, etc and now he feels better ,especially mentally,... thank you again for all the work you do against the horrible drugs...." RJ (mother helping son) NEW UPDATE: "Hi Jorge,I hope you are having a great day in Miami,...here is an update:... My son is 67 days clean today!! he started crying with joy because we went to a doctor 1/2 mile from where we live, after check up, checking records from clinic,...He was happy to be clean 67 days AND feel normal.. just watching the change in him has been a God send he is soooo different than the person that was using drugs..... thank you. ...he has beaten that horrible, horrible , horrible drug...Thank you,..." RJ (mother helping son) NEW UPDATE: "Hi Jorge,...Today he is 105 days clean And sober!! As you know I am over joyed, he has been passing the drug tests at the doctor office also he is still on the suboxone -..., he's paying me $200.00 a month rent. he is happier that he's ever been!! he started dating a girl..., I talked to her SHE IS AGAINST ALL DRUGS, so thats good, ...I always STAY on guard and strong... thank you..." RJ (mother helping son) NEW: "Hi, I've been reading your site. What an amazing work. Im not an heroin addict neither any opiate addict, but still I relate to your work. Im quitting drinking ... The idea of being able to live sober and bulding a good live seems unbelievible..... This is so difficult.... But if I ever make it, if I ever recover, I want you to know that you were in part responsible. And I will be in debt to you. I personally liked your insight on music so much. I grew up listening to heavy metal, classic rock, gangsta rap, etc. I believe it has little part in my disease. I choose not to listen to it now. Actually I think I always knew that, but Im sure..." AM (male) NEW: "Hi Jorge, Thank you for your website- it has been a very helpful tool the past 5 heroin free days. I have been out of town at my moms detoxing,.... I need all the support I can get...THanks" MJ (female) NEW: "hi jorge, im doing really well.... i got the naltraxone implant done 4 months ago, so yep, i am 4 months and 5 days clean!..., so life is a VAST improvement already! thank u for your advice....take care xoxo..." LS (female) NEW: "Hello... I quit H cold turkey, and today makes day 5!..." ML (male) NEW: "Hi... I talked with you about a year ago when I first started to kick. I finally got off.. i have 6 months sobriety. no H or alcohol. I have myself in AA and working the steps helps soo much.. and so did your website... I never want to go back to the life I had on H.... Thank you so much. Your website helped me so much in my early recovery..." RH (female) NEW: "i like your article. iv just got clean of 2mg of subutex, im at day 7 and ent gr8 yet. what you say about music is true. i run daily....anyway i just wanted to say, yours is probably the best advise for people who want to get clean that iv seen.... its good to be back man...." PC (male) NEW: "hey!.. i been using the demon for & months.im 20 days clean ... i know it will pass but its hard.i wanted to tell u your site really helps thanx..." A (male) "hey man, im five days clean today an its tanx to you, ive followed your instructions to the letter, its the hardest thing ive ever done but im getting stronger every day,.. your the man... take care" PK (male) UPDATE: "hey jorge,... im doin great, 111 days clean today, i went back playin soccer and now train twice a week and play a game on a sunday mornin, life is good at the moment, im goin to meetings and see a counsellor every second week, tanx for all your advice and tips on how to kick this horrible habit, hope your doin well..., peace..." PK (male) "Jorge, Hey there! I'm happy to say that I'm 100% drug free- and have been since June.... Im in school full time for emergency medicine- I'll be working on an ambulance in January!! (I'm first in my class!!) I'm also in behavioral therapy.. With an addiction specialist. Life is good! Thank you for your support!! Hope all is well for you!! You rock :) ..." KL (female) "Hello,...I used your webpage a COUNTLESS amount of times during my cold turkey detox from heroin. Reading your page .... helped immensely. Now I am on my 5th (almost 6th) month of being clean and sober from smoking heroin. Thank you so very much!..." CN (male) NEW UPDATE: "i followed all the directions on this webpage and it helped me out sooooooooooo much! i think i contacted you some time ago saying i was 6 months clean and now i am at a year and 7 months clean! you helped me get my life back, thank you! all the best..." CN (male) "Thanks so much for the help. 4 days clean and going strong!"... JS (male) "Hey, I actually went to go to this detox rehab program ... now all my withdrawal symptoms are gone,. But yea, feels good to be off that... Thanks..." JH (male) "Hi Jorge, Well im 13 hours into my detox ... Our dealer called with a new bunch of balloons of really good stuff. I turned him down,... Regardless i have to stay strong and on the path to recovery. Im so happy you wrote back so fast and agreed to be my quitting buddy. You truly are an angel and i feel i have gained a new friend for life. Thank you so much and i will keep in touch and write as i am able. Thank you again!..." AW (female) UPDATE: "Hi,... found a wonderful place called North Colorado Behavioral Health and my boyfriend and i got on methadone... and have been clean ever since.... You truly are a great person and i appreciate all that you do to help people get off this horrible drug!! Thank you so much!!!." AW (female) "Hello. Thank you so much for this website, its really very informative and useful. I am on day 3 of stopping heroin, i've tried lots of times before, but this time i really need to do it.... Looking forward to hearing from you" SG (female) UPDATE: "Hello Jorge, Thank you so much for your reply. It really means alot to me and has really helped, i have it on my phone and read it if i get tempted to call my dealer, which i havent done..., and hopefully wont be doing ! I'm in week 2 of being clean now ... Thanks for your support and kindness...All the best,.." SG (female) UPDATE: "Hello Jorge, Things are going well, i've now not had any heroin for 4weeks. Which is great and i'm really pleased about it. Hope your life is good, and bless you for caring..." SG (female) "HI JORGE.. HOPE YOU ARE WELL,Thanx 4 ya msg ystdy!!it really made me think sooooo much I took my 1st subutex this mornin @ 7.30 !!!will write later xx...." CH (female) UPDATE: "HI ..How are you ? hope you are well really happy to hear from you !!! u is mi only quittin buddy lol !!! had 8ml @ 7.30 this mornin... had another 8ml @ 2 oclock..... tryin to be positive..Thanx 4 replyin I know ya busy !!! xx.. much love.." CH (female) UPDATE: "hi,... i trusted you and made it through the night.... im still alive!! i havnt had a subbi since 4 oclock this morn and its now 13:14 I really do feel alright!!! all i needed was someone to give .... and you were that person! I so didn't want to let you down...so I trusted you and now im nearly do doing day 2 !!...i cant believe im actualy doin this jorge!! anyway love you loads thanx for bein ere !! have a great day xx.." CH (female) UPDATE: "Hi, Hope this msg finds you happy and relaxed.....I think sommat mad is happenin,why arn't I goin mad, why is ths not how i imagined it ...I only had a 4ml subbi @ 7.30 am and 10ml diazi and feel fine...you are a greater force helpin me through it arn't u... lol xx I truly believe that... day 4 and feelin like ....HAPPY.... THANKYOU... .... take care xx" CH (female) UPDATE: "Good mornin,... Can't believe its day 5 it's 7.00 am just had 4ml subbi 10ml diazi... "The dopemans" been phonin told him his gaer was that...,that i,m no longer an addict his head was twatted, was funny lol !... anyway bring on day 5 .... xx love you loads jorgexx" CH (female) "Hey Jorge, hope all is well at your end..let me start off by thanking you, you really helped me a lot here, i did what you told me and its actually starting to work,... he got convinced and took a long vacation from work and he seems like he really wants to stop using heroin for real this time, ...thanks again for your very effective advice.." RM (wife helping husband) UPDATE: "(2 months later) Dear Jorge, i really hope you are doing well...Thank God things are going smooth and perfect so far and i'll always keep on saying it only happened because of your effective advice and care,... he totally believes now that he is better off without heroin :D, we even went to london for two weeks and that was a good change for both of us, we both needed it... ,.. Really thank you for everything Jorge, you were very supportive, more than anyone, even more than my family, i really appreciated and i hope to see you soon :D, we would love to meet in person...Kind regards,..." RM (wife helping husband) "Hello Jorge. Thank you for your website! You are awesome for sharing your story, your strength and your inspiration! I appreciate your sense of humor too! I have been wanting my 18 year old brother to visit your site, but have not brought it up yet. I was thinking of writing a letter to him, saying "when you are ready...". I have copied your "quitting cold turkey" section and plan to get it to him as soon as I can. I will continue to read over your website and educate myself. Thank You so very much for your time..." DT (sister helping brother) UPDATE: "Dear Jorge,...It is with much lifted heart, tears in my eyes, a smile on my face, that I write back to give you our update. First, thank you for giving me immediate feedback at such a desperate time... He put a little weight back on and got some sleep. He said 3 days in wasn't as bad as 1 day of what he was going through. ..., the judge ordered him to a 90 day program. It's called Crossroads. He is allowed occassional passes to leave for 4 hours at a time, with support person. And, we are allowed to visit him for 4 hours on the weekends that he doesn't leave. """ looks bigger, stronger, more relaxed and handsome, than I have ever seen him. """ seems to want his life now. He is talking about maybe staying on at the house as a Resident Advisor, after he graduates. He'll be joining about a dozen family members for a Tepanyaki Dinner tonight. I am so happy today. And, so happy to write you this note. Thank You, Jorge, for your support and your care. Sincerely,..." DT (sister helping brother) "Thanks Jorge. Im trying hard to stay strong.... .All I know is that Im not this...I just want to be normal again and be able to wake up everyday without having to worry about seeing my dealer before I go to work and when I come home... I wanna quit! Please pray for me Jorge, I have my whole life ahead of me...." BT (female) UPDATE: "I am hanging in there,.... Im on day 4 I think. Im just having such a rough week but Im hanging in there I threw all my stuff away and my Moms is always by my side,...I still feel chills from time to time and just not quite 100%... I just keep focused on getting my health back..., I know my body will take time to get back to normal and I want to be 100% when I do return to work or school... And Thank You Sincerely Jorge you have been a great supporter and I don't think I could have done this without you!..." BT (female) UPDATE: "Hello Jorge! I'm doing well, still going strong! I am not sure how many days its been but Im assuming a couple weeks.... I'm quite confident that I will maintain my sobriety....Im feeling better and better everyday, and want to continue on the right path, and plan to do so... I am doing everything in my power to stay strong. Something just clicked this time, it just feels different. I am closer to my family more than ever. Thank you so much... I really love hearing from you, it helps me keep myself in line..." BT (female) UPDATE: "(40 days later) Hello there Jorge! I'm very happy to report that i am still sober and doing great! My physical health is coming back slowly but surely (I've gained 10 pounds!) ..., I'm on the right path and will continue to stay on that path with the continued support of my family, and of course, YOU! You really have made quite the difference friend, thank you sincerly for helping save this young girls life. This is just the beginning, but in the future I would like to help others like me, I'm thinking of going back to school, to be a drug counseler in the near future. These are my goals. But for now I am starting at smaller goals like going to meetings, and church every Sunday and Wednesday. I've done well so far, and enjoyed it. Thanks again Jorge, Stay in touch!..." BT (female) NEW UPDATE: Month 4 "Hello Jorge! Well, just wanted to update you on a few recent events in life.... I think I am going to... go back to school. I bought a car! And just basically getting my life back slowly but surely. It has been a long, hard journey my friend, but it is paying off most definitely! Life is good. I'm getting my sleep and health back on track, slowing working on regaining my families trust, and getting financially stable little by little. Any money I have over $100 I don't keep on me, I give it to someone I trust-like my grandma or mom..... Things are going well Jorge. Thank you for your continued support ...." BT (female) "Hey, nice website. Long story short, ive been cold turkey off of herion for 4 days.. I have a great job,... Im so fortunate to have the privelige of rebuilding my bankroll.... keep up the good work, im battleing, but no chemical is better than me. ..thx for responding. I really wasnt expecting that. The kindness of a stranger has an amazing effect on people, thank you Mr. Fernandez..." RK (male) "Hello Jorge, How was your week end? My husband is doing fine so far, he still clean on his 14th day.... His dad is playing a big role now, especially with his characteristic transfer from tough to loving, caring, and treating him with love and being patient. As per him, his body is more relaxed now.... Sometimes he is very good, talking with us and laughing... Thank you so much for your care and time. I will keep you updated! Cheers..." MK (wife helping husband) UPDATE: "Hello Jorge, I hope u r doing fine. """ is doing fine so far. He is better, we spent the weekend at the mountains with his family and aunts, he enjoyed and he was talking and laughing most of the times. Sometimes he is relaxed and sometimes no, but he is clean so far, he is going to reach his one month, ...I really hope hell keep this progress. Thank you Jorge,..." MK (wife helping husband) "ahoy there jorge.ive been snorting h for da last 19 months.5-8 bags a day. just read your whole site and is stoked to start cold turkey asap. im from south africa and da h scene is getting out ofhand...snorted my last line about 2 hours ago and never want to touch it again. im gonna stock up on positive, films, music, vitamines,meds etc. tomoro and then just bite the bullet. looking forward to hearing from you bro. thanx for da great info. wish me luck..." NG (male) "My day one starts tomarrow..... I've been a drug addict since I was 12. I've tried before but hreoin is newer to me. I've been doing it for almos a year and I'm so far gone its quit or die! anyways wish me luck. I've made my shopping list and IM DOING THIS!!!..." CK (female) "hey there Jorge,.. i just ran into your site and it has been very helpful to me... im a 19 year old kid . ive been on this drug almost 2 years and i cant continue like this..., Thank you. and thank you for your usefull website. God Bless You. thanks..." SC (male) "Hi! I've been doing heroin on and off for the past 8 years, and I'm sick of it! I'm spending at least $100 a day to just be well. I don't even get high any more.... I'm ready to quit though. I'm thinking of getting a hotel room and stocking it with everything I need...Your website has given me hope to finally quit for the first time. And you don't know how grateful I am. I was starting to think I was just going to be an addict for the rest of my life. The worst thing in life is giving up on yourself. I can't wait to quit...Thank you for everything!..." LT (female) UPDATE: "Wow! I can't believe you replied to me so quickly.... That means so much that you actually took the time to read my e-mail and respond to it. Thank you for sending me testimonials from the two girls. It really makes me believe that I can finally quit this time with you and my man on my side. I keep reading and rereading all of your articles. Preparing to quit. And this time, I'm NEVER going to try heroin again. Thank you so much for your website. I really thought I was going to be a fuctioning heroin addict for the rest of my life. And you writing me back means the world to me. My family and my friends all gave up on me, but a total stranger believes in me.... Thanks for EVERYTHING! You have really been such an angel to me, and I can't wait to quit and help you out some day.!..." LT (female) UPDATE: "Hi Jorge! So I was feeling pretty.... today. My dealer even offered to hang out with me and get me high, and I turned him down!. Any ways, I took NyQuil around 2. It's almost 9 now. And I just took some Valerian Root. ...Hopefully, tomorrow I'll be all better! That's what I keep telling myself at least.... Thanks for everything!..." LT (female) UPDATE: "Hey! So I'm on day 2! Thank God! I actually got about two hours of sleep a couple hours ago! I took a bunch of melatonin and tons of Valerian Root, and they've really helped the anxiety and restlessness.. Thanks for everything!..." LT (female) UPDATE: "You're not going to believe this, but my only symptoms now are fatigue, restlessness and cold chills. What's going on? My eyes aren't even watering any more, and I haven't taken any flu medicine in 5 hours. That would be awesome if I was coming out of withdrawals! ..." LT (female) UPDATE: "Wow! I can't believe how much better I feel already.... I took a shower and shaved and put makeup on. I thought my boyfriend was going to have to take a cab to get here! But no, I'm picking him up. Thanks for everything! Also, I just talked to my friend back home. We used to do dope together and after reading your website, he decided to get on subs and go to NA! Again, thanks for everything. You really are a lifesaver..." LT (female) UPDATE: "Hi Jorge! So I'm on Day 7! I can't believe I did it! Thank you sooo much! It's so weird feeling my body again.... My dealer keeps texting me even though I erased his info. But I don't care. I don't need him any more. I'm going back home to become a yoga instructor! I love yoga so much. Thanks again for saving my life..." LT (female) UPDATE: "Jorge! I'm doing really well!..., and I'll be sober for 2 months next week! I'm finally caught up on my overdraft fees and paying people back too! I've been passing your website on to all my friends. It seems like everyone I know, even people I never knew got high, are addicted to heroin now. My boyfriend and I both had friends who ODed last month. If it wasn't for you, I could have been one of them. Thank you again and again for being there for me..." LT (female) NEW UPDATE: Month 6 "Jorge!... It's my 6 month anniversary! Yay! I never could've done it without you! Thank you again and again for saving my life. I can't tell you or thank you enough! I'm moving back home, and my family's going to take care of me. And I'm going back to school in the fall! I'm going to yoga instructor training next month, and I'll start teaching classes.... You changed my life, Jorge. Honestly. I was so broken and hopeless 6 months ago. I had been struggling with heroin for 8 years! I could have been dead right now, but you saved me. I've been clean for 6 months because of you. And I have no doubt in my mind that I'll stay clean for the rest of my life. Thank you!.." LT (female)                                  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE REAL TESTIMONIES---> ..And I hope to add your testimony to this page real soon. Because the truth is, you CAN do this! You CAN quit heroin, stay clean and turn your life around once and for all. All you gotta do now is just do it. Or at least try! Quit dope or die trying! And for all the mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, girlfriends, boyfriends and friends of addicts, you CAN help and 'influence' your loved ones to quit heroin and change their lives. You CAN make a difference. Starting now... Good luck. And may the "Good Force" be with you...         Main l How to Quit Heroin l How to Quit Heroin Cold Turkey l How to Survive the First 7 Days l Real Testimonies l Contact Me            Copyright 2008-2012 HowtoQuitHeroin.com info@howtoquitheroin.com