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​"Good morning.....even though its day 3 and I should feel like I'm dying, I woke up and actually felt ok!!! I wasn't in dire pain this time, and even had the desire to have some coffee and enjoy the morning the best I can... I did still need to take my OTC meds and some Tylenol #2.. I feel about 50% better!! Now I really believe that if I keep this up, I WILL get through this and be able to live my old life again with life being my only high needed... I truly believe in myself again, I CAN do this and NEVER touch drugs again! ... Your advice is miraculous and healing. We have a much better day here today, so I will definitely be getting myself outside today and do some fast walking and enjoying the sun :) Thank you so much Jorge, you have become such a blessing!" KL (female)

"I just want to say THANK YOU for the great service you are doing for heroin addicts across the world. I am struggling too, but just quit 2 days ago using suboxone. Not easy, but because of your website, I DID IT! THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH! BLESS you! Sincerely..." KB (female)

"i am over 6 months clean! I came out to my family and i moved to Orlando for a few months to get away from the drug scene. i appriciate all your kind words and motivation. Reading on your site that there were people out there who were in need of help like me and got it on their own was inspiring, and it greatly helped me. Thank you again!" JC (female)

"Hi Jorge... I have had no H for 5days now and have just dropped down to 10ml of methadone today...anyways peace for now bro and thank you once again for your advice... God bless" CD (male)

​"I would like to thank you for your information which has helped me more than words can say.Thank you." LD (male)

"My friend I'm in day 6 now.Again your site sooo helpful.It's a little bit tricky for me due to Borderline Personality Disorder but it looks good.Thanx again Love.." MA (female)

"Hello I was on ur site today! My husband and I have been using the past 6 months... today we are 2 days clean... we have to keep pushing to care for kids..." BE (female)

"I just finished reading your complete article.I just want to thank you for all the information. Im going to pick up my young granddaughter in one state and bringing her home with me to another state to help her kick this habit. I didnt know where to start.I went online and your article was the first I looked at. Needless to say I didnt need to look any farther.I going to purshase all the items you have suggested in advance to be prepared.I do realize its going to be hard on both of us but I'm here for what ever it takes to get through this. And we will by the Grace of God and the info you have provided we will succeed. Thank you again,.." CH (grandmother helping grand daughter) 

"Hello Jorge, Well, Thursday this week will be a month clean. I have been following the sub plan and have tapered those down the an 8th of a strip about every 40 hours. guess that's 1mg... Best wishes." CB (male)

"Well, today would be day 4 I'm not drinking methadone and I feel okay. Just a bit sore is all. Lucky for me here in Canada we get Tylenol 1s over the counter. So I'm just gonna nibble on a few a day now but the methadone helped me get over the hump I think..." CW (female)

"Hello Jorge... I started a suboxone detox on monday and so far so good, but i wanted to reach out to u to thank u for this website... God bless u for all u have overcome and for all the lives you have saved. My warmest regards,." AD (female)

"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)

"im doing well .... """ 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)

"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) 

​"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)

5 Months Clean: "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)

UPDATE: 1 Year and 7 Months Clean: "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)

"...made it to Day 8. So I'm gonna say things are pretty much easy now... better then lately... I slept all night so that's a plus. Gonna keep spending the days outside in the sun... I'm so excited to be back to NORMAL!! Thanks for your support Jorge... Your friend," AV (female)

"I am on day one...it comes and go... Your site is very helpful... I am "" and a single father of a 10 year old little girl. I am doing this for her and trying to find myself and just get clean...Thank you for your kind words... Thanks.." IR (male)

UPDATE: Day 2: "got by on day 2 started the subs... Its a battle and I am still here... Slept 2 hours but went to a meeting and that was very great. Thanks man, its just nice to talk to somebody..." IR (male)

UPDATE: Day 4: "Jorge, On day 4 no drugs, no alcohol. and I am starting to taper off the subs... Also sought out AA and am going to meetings. Found some guys here and they have taken me under their wing. Im working it out little by little. Still have fear and anxiety but I am trying to just play it simple, smart and by the moment. Its a war and I am fighting it battler by battle. Your site helps!" IR (male)

UPDATE: Day 5: "Hey there Jorge, Just wanted to let you know that I am starting day 5. I used subs and am way ahead of the schedule taper. I have used so many things from your site in the process and the success stories help. When something bad happens in my thought I hit the success stories and it helps. I am looking to make the jump off of subs soon and I am positive that I can be clean. Your site is the best and I did a good amount of research. Thank you for always getting back to me. Day 5, wow! You need to market a book!" IR (male)

"I'm on day 11 of being 100% clean and it's slowly but surely getting easier and easier. Thanks again for your site ill be forever thankful. Take care." FH (male)

1 Month Clean: "Hey man watsup im doing great h free for about a solid month now I cant really remember how I quit I know I used a couple of subs but yea im good clean n feelin so much better I cant thank u enuff for your words of wisdom and encouragement man your an angel in desguise god bless u bro.." DD (male)

​"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)

UPDATE: 3 Weeks Clean: "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)

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)

UPDATE: 42 Days Clean: "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)

UPDATE: 44 Days Clean: "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)

UPDATE: 73 Days Clean: "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)

UPDATE: 6 Months Clean: "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 as well. Sorry for not keeping in touch as I have been busy changing MY LIFE!! It's going well man..." A (male)        

​"Thank you so much. We did it today. We threw away all our gear and started suboxone. We still don't have a permanent place to stay but are staying with friends a couple nights and then looking for a new area of town to camp in away from our hookups. I'll keep in touch. Thanks for the encouragement.." TP (female)

"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)

"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)

4 Months Clean: "Hey Jorge... Im doin ok. Still clean and now that its been a few months, im getting to point where instead of missin dope and wanting to do it again, im seein it for what it truly is, and thats a horrible and evil drug that has done nothing for me but " " up my life and turned me into someone i do not want to be.... its cool to know that someone i dont even know seems to care about me staying clean... So much thanks and its much appreciated. Thanks again and i hope all is well with you down there in sunny florida!..." IC (male) 

"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)

"I currently have been clean for a month and two days today. Everything is going very well. It is not as hard as I thought it would be but in a way not easy either. As you know that is only one perspective of it. I could not be any happier..." GD (female)

"Of all the web searches I've done - yours has touched me the most. It was straightforward, true and inspiring. Doing this IS THE MOST DIFFICULT thing in the world to overcome. Thanks for lending an ear. You're an inspiration. Wish me luck." AW (female) 

"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 succeeding.... and with your website I know sobriety is just around the corner!..." NV (male)

UPDATE: "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 off 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)

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)

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)

​UPDATE: "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)

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)

UPDATE: "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)

UPDATE: "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)

​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)

UPDATE: "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)     

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)

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)

UPDATE: "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) 

​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)

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 take 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)

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 26 days...! 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)

"Hello Jorge, I wanted to let you know that our son and roommate have been clean for 20 days. It has been a long 20 days but it does feels longer. Without your program and the step by step instructions and turning it totally over to God we would never have made it through the first 7 days and next 13 days. We took shifts and stayed awake the whole 7 days kept pumping in the OTC's and kept them moving as much as we could, we borrowed a portable hot tub so they could both soak in hot baths as often as they needed and prayed and prayed and prayed. Here are some of the things that I know made a huge difference...1. You mentioned that having support that helped you through is huge. They tried to do this themselves three weeks before they asked for our help and failed. They need help so do not be too proud to ask. Take what ever help you can get and if you can't get any look harder. There are many many people out there that would help if you can find them. 2. The OTC's are not a joke they are real and as you said if you have any money left buy them and if you don't look harder for someone who will help you get them. 3. walk, run, soak is real... DO NOT IGNORE THIS.... 4. Don't give up don't give in and stay away from the people that were part of that life and if they want out too don't try to help them yourself send them to the people who helped you. Thank you Jorge I hope one day our son and his roommate will be involved in your mission. I know that my husband and I are already committed. We would do this again any day for any one. Thank you for your website and thank you for supporting us though this..." AB (mother helping son)

​1 Month Clean: "Dear Jorge, I just wanted to drop you a quick email to say thank you for your website. It was so helpful to my boyfriend and I when he was going through cold turkey from Heroin. He has now been clean for over a month and continues to work at staying clean every day we look forward to your updates... Thank you. Best regards" ED (girlfriend helping boyfriend) 

"good info jorge as all users who have kicked the best and fastest way to feeling better is going to a gym and sitting in the sauna for 20 min then getting out drink a ton of water then the steam room for 20 min you sweat more in that hour than a full 5 days!! if you dont have a membership you can pay $10 for a day pass at most gyms, by far the fastest and cleanest way!!" SD (male)

"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 wisdom you put into this huge blog!!!..." NW (male)

"hi there... thank you so much for the website.. it has helped a lot these past two days (almost a full 2 days sober!!!) and it's been a battle but going on your website and following your remedies has helped so much!! i tried cold turkey.. but ended up getting some suboxone from a friend which helped a lot yesterday(my first day) Thanks!! you are an inspiration..." NP (female)

"thank you for your site- I'm on day 7- I'm gonna win this time- god bless!!!" A (male)

"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)

UPDATE: Day 5: "Jorge I've been meaning to contact you currently 5 days clean!!!..." TK (male)

"Hi.. read your page on how to quit herion. My partner has had a addiction for about 1-2 years, she has just done the cold turkey withdrawal been clean for 10 days which is brilliant!! Thank you your site helped her alot...." AV (female helping friend)

"Ive been sober fr 3 weeks now tks to u. And tk u... i caught a glimpse of my personality and sense of humor comming back on the 6th day.. Tk u soooo much man. U helped to save my life..." JZ (male)

"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 surprised 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)

"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)

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)

UPDATE: 1 Month Clean: "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)

​"Hey Jorge i am on day 9 of being clean from H . the 12th was my first day... I have been exercising, praying, and trying to not stress... Well man thanks for this site. God Bless..." RS (male) 
 
"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)

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)

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)

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)

UPDATE: 1 Year Clean +: "Jorge, What's going on man. It's been a while so I just wanted to check in and say what's up. I'm still a few months short but it will be 2 years soon enough since I decided to get off the junk. It's was a hell of a battle in the beginning and you and your website were certainly a huge help. Anyway...a little update. I took a new job down in " " about a year ago. Just working and living. I am currently in the process of sitting for the " " exam so that takes up alot of my time. I quit smoking cigarettes recently as well. For the most part life is good. It feels so good to have control of my life. Hope all is well with you. Thanks for all your help..." DR (male)

​"Thank you so much for your advice.... You have a lot of good pointers. I only have a few weeks clean so it's still really hard.... The good news is that I have absolutely no desire to pick up again. Something that I have never been able to say before. Now that I'm starting to feel semi normal and can function as a person I need to start working and get back in school. Hopefully that will keep my mind busy and off my regrets. Thank you so much for taking the time out to offer your help. The amount of support there is in recovery is amazing. Thanks again it was really good to hear from you..." AL (female)

"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)

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)

3 Months Clean: "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)

6 Months Clean: "Hey friend,... Everything is about as good as it gets. My 6 months is in 4 days :-D Your web site was a huge help in making this all possible! Thanks again Jorge... My girlfriend and I both talked about making donations to your site as soon as we have some money saved up..." RZ (male)

Day 17: "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)
 
6 Months Clean: "Jorge, Im doing great. Got 6 month's the other day and things are better. I used the warm turkey approach and added my own twist but made it through. I have a home group in A.A. and working with a sponsor. Life is hard but a bit easier now. Its all about the recovery process...." JR (male)

"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 addiction 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)

"Hi Jorge, i'm just starting day 5 of warm turkey. Last night i managed less than 2hrs sleep and I took 15mls valium before bed... I recentely managed to get off methadone about a month after 10 years on it... I've been taking benzos & diydrocodeine for last 7 days I had few attempts before i managed this 5 days not using, i'm attending N.A.meetings twice at week at the moment and have support from few fellows to call them when in need of support..., GOD bless..." CQ (male)

UPDATE: "Hi Jorge, thanks for the quick response, day 6 today and each day I'm getting strong minded (20yrs on heroin) for the very first night I had 5.5hrs sleep (3 valium=15mls) and even managed a dream which hasn't happened in years..... I woke up feeling real good mentally and physically probably due to the meds.... I'm going to tapering down with both meds today even if I feel uncomfortable I'll give it a go... can't wait to function as a normal human and make my dreams a reality or at least have a good go at it,... I know I'm relatively young... and want to live life differently!!! Regards..." CQ (male)

UPDATE: Day 11: "Hi George... another day free from slavery!!! Can't really believe myself I'm completely cut off the dihydrocodeine from 3 days and can cope no problem with the small symptoms.... I wanted to thank you for you words of support, prompt replies and fantastic website you made I'm not even sure how I found it I was looking for so many days to get some help how to approach my situation.... Your site is really EXCELLENT and I know I've a long way to go, things I need to deal with rediscover all my emotions and feelings but I WILL GET THERE.... My dreams & wishes are now becoming plans and have faith in the LORD i know somehow I've to repay all my wrong doings, make up to the people that I heart firstly my family & my loved ones... GOD BLESS..." CQ (male)

​"Hi... i just wanted to thank you and say how much the information you gave me on quitting heroin helped i couldn't of done it without your help thank you so much again i am out the other side and i look forward to starting my life again and living it to the fullest thanks..." DG (male)

"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)

"jorge! thanks for the great advice! we are now on day 3. we ended up going with the suboxone route, but I don't think I need to take them anymore! ... so far so good! thank you again. you did a great thing by creating this website!..." AF (female)

"Hello Jorge,.. I am not a heroin addict but I am addicted to every other single drug under the sun... I have been clean for 20 days.. I am getting my life on tracked enrolled to uni and waiting for acceptance, trying to stay clean so I am able to understand my degree...thanks heaps" AL (male)

UPDATE: 4 Months clean: "Hello, I am going very well to be honest, I started university have way through the year And finished my first semester with a high distinction, I have been clean for 4 months,... So I am going really well. Thank you... Hope things are well for you too :).." AL (male)

1 Year clean: "Good evening! I wanted to thank you for all your concern and wisdom!... Today .. i am proud to say that my boyfriend and i are approaching our 1 year anniversary of being sober from heroin!... Again, thank you for your wonderful website! It provided us the inspiration we needed to quit, and i hope many other people stumble across it and can turn their lives around..." AF (female)

"Hello Jorge, I want to take this time to thank you for your message on how to quit heroin. I have been to detox before and i have failed at quitting, but i have a wonderful wife that's been in this battle with me and she came across your how to quit manual i read it entirely and i do have to say it gave me the strength to try the cold turkey way.I've been fighting this addiction for five years and I and so tired, so here's to day one of the fight of my life.I guess the rest is all on me ,but i truely thank you for your words of encouragement to heroin addicts such as myself.I am open for any further words of advise you may have to offer. SINCERELY..." NJ (male)

UPDATE: Day 7: "Hey George, I just wanted to touch base with you letting you know I did it MAN!!!Although it was the most painful thing i have ever seem to have been through in my life ,it feels so good to be clean.I have already started working out and getting my energy back.I do have to say I was so afraid to go cold turkey because of all the awful things I'd heard,but you were right it's probably the best thing i could have done for my life.My wife found you and you help save me..THANK YOU...." NJ (male)

"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)

​UPDATE: "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)

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)

UPDATE: Day 8: "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)

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)

"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)

UPDATE: 27 Days Clean: "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)

UPDATE: 30 Days Clean: "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)

UPDATE: 44 Days Clean: "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)

​"Hey Jorge, Just stopping by to thank you for this website. It has pretty much everything any addict needs to know about quitting. One thing I really like is how you encourage (kind of) the appropriate and responsible use of other drugs like tramadol and benzos, because that approach can work very well if not better than suboxone or methadone or any other approach. It's not the best path for certain addicts who can't control their usage but for some people like me it is very efficient. I especially like how you included Kratom into the mix. I was always curious about using kratom for detox but could never find good information on it until I found your site. You leave no stone unturned in the heroin detox handbook that you have created with this website and for that I applaud you. Once I get some spare cash I will most definitely donate. Keep it up brother, you've done an incredible thing here. Thank you..." MT (male)

"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)

"Hi Jorge, I'm on day 2 of getting off heroin. A little over a week ago I was able to get my hands on some suboxone strips. I finally decided enough was enough and I want to stop using.... It's time to clean up the mess I've made. I really agree with your recommendation about moving. I'm trying to decide where I want to go but I need to find work first. So today I'm going to start applying for jobs. I pray to god I find one so I can get the hell out of here.... Thank you again for your site!..." AP (female)

"hi mate,,just to say your site is great,,, im day 3 off my methadone,,,, the physical aspect i can always do,,, done my rip lots of time off the heroin,,,its the deppression what gets me,,,, but your site perks me up,,, specially at 4 in mornin,,, when i aint sleeplin a wink,,,just to say thanks again mate..." MD (male)

"Hi Jorge!!I'm 6 days in a heroin kick, cold turkey,.. I feel like there iz lite at the end of the tunnel... Thanx!!" VM (female)

"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)    

"I just wanted to thank you for your site! My husband came clean to me 2 weeks ago about his heroin problem and finally asked for help.... I came across your website and its been so helpful to the both of us. The success stories on here give me hope that he can beat this. Hes been sober 5 days now. The withdrawals are still a struggle for him but we're following your advice and i believe he can beat it this time. Thank you so much for your website!..." FB (wife helping husband)

UPDATE: 2 Weeks Clean: "I just wanted to update you and let you know that my husband has been clean for 2 weeks now! This is the longest he's ever been clean and I think making it to the 2 week mark was our first big hurdle and he did it! ... He still takes the Valerian Root... and I started him taking vitamin B12 and a multivitamin. He found an NA meeting that he really enjoys and has been a positive influence on him. I am very hopeful for the future! Thanks for all the knowledge you bring to those suffering with drug problems and their loved ones!..." FB (wife helping husband)

​2 Years clean: "A few years ago I was in a terrible place, my partner in crime is now my husband. Together we beat the odds we have a child together and she saved our lives... I was lost for a long time but I found my way, I have many regrets mostly that I didn't get clean sooner I wrote to you a few times before when I was at my worse my perspective and my true nature is far from what I was . I drowned out my conscience now I feel as if I am learning to feel all over again . Everyone deserves a happy ending. sometimes people with the worst past build the best futures..." AO (female)

40 Days clean: "Hello Jorge,... I've been really busy trying to get my life back on track. After struggling for a few months i have finally quit! I'm proud of myself... Every time i want to do H i find a project or chore to do instead... Every day i stay clean gives me hope for my future. I keep building up positive momentum and i finally feel free from the grips of H. Thank you again...,sincerely,.." EW (male)

"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)     

"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 this by 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)

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)

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)

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)

​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)

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)

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 week 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)

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)

"Jorge, Your website was really helpful, I am now on day 15 after quitting heroin cold turkey... I have beat it and will never go back, finally nice to be "normal" again. Thank you for all your great advice and the site..." TM (female)

UPDATE: 3 Months Clean: "Jorge, Just an update for all those people who think they can't quit, they can. I have been clean since December 26th, and feeling great. I have a lot of friends that are still using, maybe one day I can convince them there is a better life out there for them. Thank you for all the support and great information you provide, I will continue fighting the good fight... God Bless,.." TM (female)

"Thank you very much pal I followed your instructions which helped get me through it instead of dying in my bed. Your a good man and all I was thinking was I can do this and I would think of you. I'm now on day five feel weak and tired but anything beats day 2 and 3. Feel so much better now I've conquered it. On day 3 I somehow managed to eat a huge steak and spaghetti some how. I've had about six hours sleep in 5 days but I'm sure it will get better. Thank you so much man I don't think I could have done it without what you wrote. Hope you enjoy life to the full and all your dreams come true. Thank you..." RS (male)

​"Jorge, your words are a salve even to ME! Thank you for the concrete guidance. It's the most descriptive anyone has been. That's what we need! I'll let you know what happens. Thanks for your caring concern and the time you've taken to help us." RS and family (female helping family member)

"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)

"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)

"I am about 36 hours clean and feel like " " but found your article inspirational... thanks..." JK (male)

4 Months Clean: "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) 

"Hi... I recently stumbled across your website while looking for alternatives and advice on how to detox from heroin. I have tried many times but failed miserably! Im currently giving this a try again and I am proudly withdrawn for roughly 48 hours now. I know im still at the starting line but im determined to finish... I also just wanted to say your site is one of the most helpful and personally honest that i have ran across so far. Wish me luck!..." VF (female)

UPDATE: 7 Months Clean: "Thank you so much..., I have great news im clean!!! Thank u again it really helped that you took time out of your day to talk to me those few times. I greatly hope I can consider u a friend and I wish many blessing your way!! Sincerely,..." VF (female)

6 Months Clean: "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)

"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) 

​"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)

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)

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)

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 being here 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)

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)

​UPDATE: 50 Days Clean: "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)

UPDATE: 3 Months Clean: "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)

"I've decided to stop smoking heroin(again)and come off codeine tablets... I am feeling positive and have support from Mum. Your site is helpful and I've put it in my favourites to read when I feel down. I know I want to stop my addiction and lead a constructive life. Thank you so much for putting this info on the web..." BW (male)

UPDATE: Day 3: "Managed to get a few hours sleep. Now on day 3 and I feel awful but in a positive state of mind. I'm still referring to your site and will do so for a long time to come....Taken two walks today and had two hot baths watched an episode of Big Bang Theory and two episodes of The Simpsons. I've also eaten toast and Marmite(yeast spread B vitamins almost instantly improve my mood toward the +). Been drinking Tea milk and water. Still feel rough but this is only day three... Your right about doing good and good things come. The last two days I've noticed some little events that have benefited me. I think this is known as karma? I've broken all ties with the smack world, even blocked my best mates number! Nobody from that scene can get in touch with me unless I fold (I WILL NOT FOLD!!) When my health is better I'm going to relocate to SE Asia to Teach or do charity work or start a business, who knows sky is the limit!!! I know I will always refer to your site during times of weakness and from my own experience the cravings can hit a year or more down the road. Thanks so much Jorge your the bees knees...." BW (male)

UPDATE: Day 4: "Hi Jorge hope your well, It's day four! Feeling a lot better than yesterday. Positive things happening with just a relatively small effort on my part. Been following the advice in your site. I can't run yet but the walking and hot baths are doing me the world of good. Gatorade in UK is called Lucozade finally found some today. Funny, I can score in 4 mins and it takes me 4 days to find a soft drink. I'm going to move away from here just as soon as I can and build a new life I think it's for the best. It's hard blocking people out of my life but this is about me and my future happiness. Stay in touch peace..." BW (male)

UPDATE: Day 5: "Hi Jorge! Hope your well? What can I say? I never thought I would stick it for this long but I have been reading your site since last week and keeping you updated. These two things have been key in this recovery process... I've enjoyed getting emails from you. The sunshine came pouring through my bedroom window this morning and woke me up. That was when I realised I slept for five hours last night. I feel good today !!... Thanks Jorge, peace.." BW (male)

UPDATE: Day 7: "Hello Jorge I hope this mail finds you well... Here it is,day 7!! Yee haa!! I'm very happy to have got this far and I know I can get to day 40 with no hassle. Thankyou so much Jorge for being around and your website too... Take care Jorge..." BW (male)

UPDATE: Day 8: "Hi Jorge,Hope your well... I got paid today and didn't score... Still walking,thinking and eating properly and even though I'm still in the town I associate with doing gear, I've cut all ties with that world. I feel better about it everyday. Sincerely..." BW (male)

UPDATE: Day 11: "Hi Jorge hope your well,I'm cool taking it easy as I'm still not up to full power yet. Just enjoying thinking about possible futures and being free from heroin. I've been sleeping a lot and having some cool dreams. I will have a vacation and then return to work and study,looking forward to it. Take care Jorge, sincerely..." BW (male) 

"Just wanted to say thanks for all the tips. I am on day 4 of taking absolutely nothing expect water and whatever food I can keep down. This will be the last time. My life and career depends on it. I still feel awful but its becoming bearable. Your site is an amazing tool and inspiration for those trying to rid themselves of their demons. I know I still have a long way to go but im hoping I can do it. thanks again..." JT (female)

UPDATE: "Thanks for the email Jorge. I really appreciate the correspondence... I am now on day 5. I am physically feeling better than I have the past 4 days,.... Thanks for being there for me and looks like for hundreds others. You're providing an amazing service. Thank you Jorge..." JT (female)

"Day 3 and I'm feeling great I didn't feel I needed to take the sub but I did so I can fallow your plan but I seriously feel great I slept all night woke up this morning ate breakfast for the first time in I don't know how long no aches no withdraw and no desire to do it I called my dealer yesterday and told him how I was doing and said that was awesome he wants to get off it too so showed him your web page and your sub program... But yes I'm feeling great and can't believe how easy it has been and why I was so scared to do this months ago it amazes me I'm sure I probably could of did it sub free too like I said very minimal withdraw to none thank you for your support you are truly am awesome person !!!!..." MN (female)

UPDATE: "Day 5 feeling great ;) not to many withdraw symptoms H is not what I want ever again I'm not becoming a prisoner of that again I only used it for pain management and ended up having to use everyday so glad that's gone now I'm happy and feeling good..." MN (female)

UPDATE: "Day 6 feeling good still and still no want for H thank you for your support you're awesome :)..." MN (female)

UPDATE: Day 7: "no hot flashes and no cold sweats and no leg pain feeling great took a 3 mile walk with a friend it was 93* today the sun was shining and it felt great..." MN (female)

"Jorge,..it's 9 am here in Singapore, and I'm on the way to school. It's day 3 of withdrawals for me..." JL (male)

​4 Weeks Clean: "Hey Jorge. I know you probably get emails like this constantly, but I speak for myself and everyone here when I tell you that your website is extremely helpful and informative for kicking that piece of " " drug, heroin. I followed your guide my fifth or sixth time around, ended up relapsing but recovered almost a month ago. But I can feel that this time is different. I've taken your advice about always staying active, like going to the gym and just keeping busy, which is what I have been doing. I also speak to a therapist now and this week will be going to an NA meeting for the first time. But anyways, it's been just two days short of four weeks sober from heroin and I am sooo thrilled about it. I love waking up with no dope in my system, going to the gym and then following that up with a healthy breakfast. It's the little things, ya know....so again, thanks!!..." JH (male)

"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)

"I have wonderful news..my husband is cleaning up thru the methadone 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 understand him And i stand by his side. God bless u..." A (wife helping husband)

"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)

"thanks jorge... its my 75th hour running clean, 24-72 was the worst time mainly in the evening when it gets dark.. I become hopeless but still managed to fight back ..i slept for 3hrs by force without any medication, i know every sec n min counts atm. But i know tomorrow would be my glory day. Thanks, n all the best for my recovering friends, n remember u dont learn from others experience but by ur own .. Cheers, peace, love..." RR (male)

"...I'm on Day 2, and your website has helped me a lot... I showed your website to my husband, who does not use and is a great support to me, and he thought it was cool. I'm sick of living on the dark side. I want to live in the light again, in the love,.." LB (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: 1 Month Clean: "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)

​"Hello, Glad I found this sight. I have never used heroin but I am and have been addicted to prescription pain pills for 14 years. I bought something called Indo bomb 50 times strength at a head shop. Worked great for 3 days... I have done extensive research on Kratom and quite impressed. This to me is the best way to help addiction and as individuals work a program. I have said good bye to others that take pills in order to save my life. God puts things right under our noses and I found you and your amazing website... I have no pain at all sir. My nose stopped running, I am pleasant and not wanting to scream at everyone. By Gods intervention in finding your website you have helped me too. God bless you so very much. Thank you for your help in saving my life along with the powers that be. May God bless you and your fellow partners in promoting kratom to help with the disease of addiction... I wish you success and good health to you and all your loved ones and associates. I live in " " Florida and now I can enjoy the beach. With deepest gratitude..." TP (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)

"Hi,.... I quit using heroin about a month and a half ago and am over all the physical with-drawls.... Thank you ..." RH (female)

UPDATE: Over 2 Years Clean: "Jorge, I used your webpage to quit heroin cold turkey AGES ago.... I am now over 2 and a half YEARS off the junk!.... Still going strong and have changed my whole life around... Thanks!" CN (male)

"Hey Jorge I'm on day 3 right now of cold turkey detox. I have left my apartment in new york city to go back home to CT to quit. I need to quit this time. ... Thank you so much for all the work that you have put into this site!!..." CN (male)

"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)

"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)

​"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!! :) ...Thanks again. It helps to e able to talk to someone..." MP (female)

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)

UPDATE: Day 8: "Hey Jorge, Hope all is well with you. I'm still clean :) a week and a day! Wooooo!..." MP (female)     

"hi George, ... he is finally being proactive. He has been sober for a few weeks now...today was his first appointment at a suboxone clinic. He will also be taking advantage of the therapy they offer there. I think he is really excited. So things are moving in the right direction.... I am supporting him from a distance. And Im really excited to see him transform into the person he is supposed to be. thanks again for everything. Your guidance has made all the difference.." CA (Female helping friend)

"Hey Jorge, How are you?... Hope you have been doing well!... She has been clean from heroin for 34 days straight had a one time lapse then clean for 17 days... I have been clean from opiates for 20+ years... I love her with all of my heart, we plan on having children and living a beautiful drug-free life. I have read your story and site several times over the years, and feel that your views and beliefs surrounding drug use, spirituality, and life in general mirror my own... Anyways, I am truly grateful for all that you do.. Sincerely.." SF (male helping girlfriend)

"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)

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)

"I just wanted to tell you that I am on day 4 of an "almost completely drug free" detox.... Basically, I'm gonna really try to go the 7 days like you said. After tomorrow it'll be 5 full days, and once the 7th day arrives, I'm gonna try to find another short term goal to make my time go even farther. I am a strong person, and know I can do this. I have to remember that I was happy before heroin, and I can be happy after! THANKS!!..." LB (female)

"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 Clean: "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)

UPDATE: 4 Months Clean: "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, slowly 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)

UPDATE: Almost 9 Months Clean: "Hi Jorge! I just wanted to write you and say Hi! I'm doing great!.. I have almost 9 months clean!!! I cannot believe it! Im at school right now, Im taking my GED test! I'm accomplishing so much while I'm in recovery. i just keep putting one foot in front of the other and keep doing the next right thing. It's amazing how different I feel.... I feel so awesome!!! Words cannot describe... I never imagined coming this far. I really am glad things worked out the way they did. I am a totally different person. I dont have much time I have to get to class but just thought it would be nice to write you a little update! Hope all is well! Thank you Jorge!..." BT (female)

UPDATE: 10 Months Clean: "I was so excited to see your email! I graduated the program yesterday! Everything is great. I'm really grateful I was afforded this opportunity. It was so very difficult at first, but it got easier as I moved through the program... I'm confident that I'll do well, I feel strong, motivated, and like myself again. I achieved a lot in that program, I got my GED and am planning on going to school for substance abuse counseling...." BT (female)

UPDATE: 11 Months Clean: "I really can't believe how great life is! I'm in school, started today! Life is great! I never could've imagined doing all this. Things have really changed. I've changed. It's just an indescribable feeling... I wish everyone could feel this. Its better than any high heroin could've offered. Life is getting better and better. Thank you Jorge, for everything. You are awesome! Continue helping people, I'm living proof, we can beat this awful drug, and you're a huge part of that. Thank you dear friend..." BT (female)

​"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)

"Hello Jorge,... 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)

"Hi Jorge! Starting day five cold turkey from $200 per day i.v. heroin addiction that had not seen a break in 8 years. For me to make it 5 days is truly a miracle. I'm still scared but determined to go all the way...." SN (male)

UPDATE: 7 Days Clean: "Hey Jorge, Just wanted to update you on my progress. I started day seven three hours ago. I am feeling better but have not slept a wink yet. I'm so thankful that this is last time I will ever have have to experience this agony. I'm done done done with the junk. After my 8yr. dependence this seven days is truly a miracle and I have come too far to turn back now. Your site was invaluable for motivation and info even though I decided to kick cold turkey. i really want to take an ambien or something for sleep but I'm just gonna keep rolling all natural. My body will eventually adjust and allow me some sleep.. Stay in touch friend..." SN (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: 55 Days Clean: "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)

UPDATE: 6 Months Clean: "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)"

Hi I am doin good I bn clean 2day is my 5th day :) its bn hard but im doin it I bn strong.... I go for long walks it was hard da fist couple days I tryd to kick cold turkey I stayd as long as I could then I took a saboxone I did good I was oferd to do stuff 3times n I turnd it down ... im done with it.... when I start getn cravings n thinkn bout it I just start prayn n leave walkn I want to say thank u for rembern bout me n being here for me :)..." MR (female) 

"Hi Jorge,... today is day 11 off of heroin and day 8 off suboxone.... I just wanted to let you know out of all the websites out there that I had searched through... yours is by far the best. It significantly helped me curb my addictions mentally by just reading through all your words; as they are obviously heart-felt and significantly motivational....Thank God for people like you <3..." LC (female)

UPDATE 9 Months Clean: "Hey Jorge! Im doing great! I've been clean since November and I am doing really well at my job and I appreciate the touch-base message and hope you're doing okay too! <3..." LC (female)"

"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) 

"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 of hand...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)

"hola bro jorge, i'm " " from tiny singapore... i'd like to thank u for giving me so much inspiration to quit this drug once n for all. but i'm really doing this for my sweet wife who has been by my side thru thick n thin. she is the main reason i'm determined to quit cold turkey for. i've tried n failed to quit on several occasions, but this time, esp after finding n reading thru your very detailed information on how to quit drugs in numerous ways, i should say that i'm very lucky to come across this website. n for ur info,... i've been in n out of drug rehab centres n prisons numerous times.... i had made up my mind to fight this scourge one day at a time. at time of writing, i've juz completed my 2nd day, going 3rd,... thank u very much bro, ...n also plz say a prayer 4 me..." SM (male)

"hi jorge, I don't know if you remember me and my story, but, I wanted you to know that im clean!!! I quit finally on April 1st! AND AM STILL GOING STRONG!!!!!!! I have not relapsed and I have moved across the country to make sure I stay clean! I just wanted you to know! Thanks for every word you ever wrote to me...you really have stayed with me through all of this. THANK YOU!!!!" AH (female)

​"Dear Jorge, Thank you for this incredible website!!! My son,... has been on heroin/ crack/ painkillers for several years and been to rehab twice. He recently "came clean" to a much more thorough degree than ever before and this is first time he seems completely honest. It appears to me that he really has the intention and drive to quit.... He's trying and I want him to have another chance to do this with help.... Anyway, I printed your articles and will give them to him... Thank you for your positivity... it's so refreshing. And thanks for reaching out to all of us! I believe your website will help us to succeed... Much love to you,..." BL (mother helping son)

UPDATE: "Hi Jorge, Thanks for replying to my email! My son hasn't emailed yet because he's feeling pretty crummy at the moment. He's taking your advice about music and friends. He's on day 3 of withdrawls and doing great. He took a major step today and decided he should stop talking to his closest friend, who happens to be the guy with whom he first did heroin... I'm sure you're really busy and I thank you for taking time to help people. Just wanted to tell you, I will follow your program and strive to keep peace and harmony in my home at all times. I've got the article for parents, and I'm going to read it every night before bed... Best Regards..." BL (mother helping son)

UPDATE: "Hello, I'm on day 3 of of withdrawal!.... I read your script and it has been the most workable way for me to kick. So thanks for that. But ya I can't wait til this is done with..... And thing you wrote about regarding the possitive music is true. I've been listening to me mom's i pod instead of mine and it's helping a lot... Sincerely,..." RL (son of mother BL:)

UPDATE: "Good morning or closer to good afternoon maybe for you. Thanks a lot for the comm back! I feel a lot better today. I did take some dayquil when I woke up but I can tell I'm over the hump. I'm going to follow your gideline on what to take cuz so far this has been one of the more easier kicks. Not to say it's fun lol. I like your view point on looking into the future and thinking how to make these things right. I already have ideas and I know once I start with them I'll start to feel a lot better. I really want to be drug free. I'm glad to be in comm with you. Thanks again for your time and support... Sincerely,..." RL (son of mother BL)

UPDATE: "Hi Jorge, It's a miracle...my son is emailing you!!!! " " has always hated writing - I've never seen him send emails to people or write letters. But he's writing to you! He's winning so far, and I can see that you're a source of strength for him... I want him to succeed and I see that your influence is a Godsend,... Jorge, I am grateful to you. I hope to contribute to your goals of helping make this world a happier place.... and I'm so eager to donate to your cause! Thank you so very much for your time! Warmest Regards,..." BL (mother helping son)

UPDATE: Day 5: "Hey man, That helped I just needed to hear it from someone who knows. And I feel a whole lot better! I'm only on day 5 but other than my sleep being a bit wacked, it's all good. Work got a bit tough as the night went on but I know that will get better soon. That's it for now I'm going to go enjoy my drug free day now. Thanks for you word!..." RL (son of mother BL)

UPDATE: "thanks man for the props!!!... I only had 3 days off for kicking but I was lucky to have that is the view point I took. You know cuz I could've been kicking in jail or at the homeless shelter... I am feeling better and better though and my imagination is coming back just a bit.... Any way...I'm digging being free from all that and I'm looking forward to the future that is near by... Good talking to you!..." RL (son of mother BL)

​UPDATE: "Hey Man,... Ya you know you're right.... I got say, I've been observing that thing you're talking about with the kind of energy people around me emit and there's a lot to that.... it's always good hearing from you. You've got really good word on all this. What you say and advise makes a lot of sense to me... I told my mom everything that I've done. I mean all of it, everything I can remember at least and I feel so much stronger as a person. It's like telling her has cleaned my soul up, made me feel like my old self. I haven't felt that in a long time. If I ever run into anyone who wants to get clean I'll suggest that they do the same thing, tell them everything, ask for forgiveness and figure out how to fix it. Which I have a good plan for myself on how I can start making these things I've done right..." RL (son of mother BL)

"well, it's been a month now, and no subs, no nothing.. i feel great. after trying and trying for years, it just happened, and i am " done with that garbage! i feel so liberated and free, as if my soul came back to me after years of absence. thank you for your help... this is the longest i've gone and i can't wait for the 6 month, year, 5 year mark, etc. i've used your website as guidance and advice, and can proudly say that i have no desire to ever pick up the needle, foil, or chinese rock EVER again. thank you jorge. you're the man, and so am i!" MF (male) 

UPDATE: 6 Months Clean: "i came over to the library to check my emails and you popped into my head. i wanted to let you know that im still going strong. i am now almost 6 freaking months sober. wow. i dont think ive said that outloud until just now. wow... 6 months... thankfully i live 1000 miles away from anyone that i know... even though this is an email i still enjoy writing you... thanks for that..." AH (female)

"thank you very much, well since we last spoke, i been attending NA meetings ever day and on the 2nd of this coming month i go to a 12step assessment to join classes, i starting push ups and jogging... thanx for the work out idea/plan. thank you very much again. its great that i have so much support for all directions even online neutral person that been thru it..." RB (male)

UPDATE: "hello again i know its been along time since i have talked to you... but i would like to thank you very very much you have helped me get thu a very rough part of my life. i have been clean now for months and feel great, im gaining weight again im lookin better im feeling better emotionally my relationships are better with my girl friend mother father sis ect. i have moved 20 miles away from were i used to live changed ... well deleted all my old acquaintances i got my old job back im going to collage again, i have lil money in my pocket all my bills are payed and getting payed off on credit cards which got alll maxed out from my heroin uses. im doing great and fig i would let you know thank you for your support when i needed it. i work out 3 days a week, i run nightly. i moved out on my own all by my self!!!! and im clean!!!!! i never thought id be able to do this.... sincerely a recovering heroin abuser..." RB (male)

"Hey Jorge, This has been a great day. I don’t know what to say…GOD never lets me down. Thank you so much... I’m on my 5th day without you know what and your email reinforces GOD is by my side.... I feel very confident in my decision to quit. It has to end! I’ve been taking 4mg of suboxone a day and plan on tapering down to 2mg Saturday. I will stop next Saturday and pray the withdrawals will be manageable... Your website looks great and it’s obvious your dedicated to helping others fight the battle... Look forward to hearing from you..." PR (male)

"hi jorge ive been injectin for 5 months now and the past 3 weeks ive been doin 25-30 bags a days. im tired of it just want to feel normal again im ready to quit and so thankful that i came across ur websit.... hope u get my e-mail and reply thanks so much..." GH (female)

​UPDATE: "hi jorge... thank you for e-mailing me bak... im goin to stock up on drinks food and stuff that i will be needing for the next 7 days. im so happy you reply back im acutually lookin forward to quit i cant wait. i know i can do it.... i know i have a lot of questions and im so thankful your here to answer them as much as you can. thank you jorge!! im lookin forward for a new life a new me. ive been avoidin my family and friends and i feel really really bad about it. im ready to do this for them and myself. im headin to the supermarket to stock up now.hope to hear from you soon thanks..." GH (female)

UPDATE: "Hey Jorge, DAY3 almost over..just took a bath and lil less than 4mg sub to get rid of the chills. I'm hanging in there I havn't taken any walks cause it rain the past two days. Slept alot but would wake up ever hr or two. My bf puts baby powder on me before I go to sleep, it works and makes it less sweaty. I'm ready for DAY4 i'll try to get sum walks in tomorrow instead of sleep =). Thanks for your support Jorge!! take care and ttyt..." GH (female)

"Heloo Jorge! :)... I have decided to go cold turkey! And I Just want to say how glad I am to find this site! How much inspiration and support this gives me! Im really truely thankfull that this is here and I have acess to it and I can write to you! I have dicided to quit! Thats it! It has to stop. I am wasting all my money to feed the habit.. In last 6 month i havent bought anything for myself.. just wasted it on H.. NO MORE!!! IM smoking about a bag and a half to two bags a day.. NO MORE! EVER! And again - thank you so soooo much for creating this web site!! It has helped me to open my eyes!..Again, I have to say how much positive energy I get each time I go through your web site.. Man, many many thanks!!!..." MP (male)

UPDATE: "How r you bro? Hope your all right!!! Iv good news,... I completely cut myself off everybody, quite literally in fact - EVERYBODY! So it was "work -> home, home -> work" kind if a thing going on with me for some time now.. I'm feeling more or less all right now, i'm clean,... So that's me - clean, kind of happy, and getting my life back together! Jorge, i need to say a huge - THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH, man you have been a great help, iv read your site over and over again and again and it helped so so much, I absorbed strength from it somehow, sounds weird but when i'm down or feeling tempted to get high - i read through it.. so no more! ever! .... its so not worth it! So that's how things are going with me.. :) :) :) I made it! They were the hardest 3 weeks of my life.. but.. somehow i'm still standing!... I CAN SAY NO!!!!! I CAN!! I DID!!! NO MORE!!! :) That my little victory! I'm proud of myself! :)..." MP (male)     

"Hi Jorge, Good news. He is at Novas Medical Detox in northwest Florida right now for 9 days. He went there on Thursday. They got him off of Methadone using vitamins. He seems to be happy. He is then going to that Zion House I was telling you about right when he gets back. Its a great feeling that he is finally taking the steps to get and stay clean. Thanks for all your help. It seemed so hopeless for such a long time and its great to know that its finally going to be better. ... Hope your doing good..." JL (sister helping brother)

UPDATE: "hey Jorge,... I told him he could come here and he was very excited about that. .. I have already told him that we need to find him a job in town, we will exercise a bunch and get fit, we will find him a councelor..." JL (sister helping brother)

UPDATE: "Hey Jorge, So it has been going really great. He came Tuesday night and Wednesday we had him go to a substance abuse councilor I found... This is their website. www.strongholdcounseling.com I think he really wants to help " " and knows he can't afford it and is happy that he wants to change. We also joined a gym yesterday and went for an hour this morning at 6am before I went to work. We are planning on going every day. He has been catching up on some TV and relaxing for the most part. I think he is still kind of worn out and feeling the effects of being sober. We went to pick up a few job applications for him yesterday and he filled them out right when he got home... He has been sober for 2 weeks now... Talk to you soon,..." JL (sister helping brother)

​UPDATE: "... its such a relief to have " " here and healthy. He is doing good. We are still getting up early and working out and I can tell he is much more alert, high energy, talkative, compared to a week ago when he moved in. I bought him a few books and 1 for me... He says that he would never touch it again because getting off of it was so bad and would never do it again... Thanks again for all the advice..." JL (sister helping brother)

UPDATE: "Hey Jorge, Thanks,... "" decided on his own last night that the " " job is better... It really worked out good for him. He applied to the " " and hadn't heard anything from them and went in yesterday, " and they pretty much recognized him and offered him the job on the spot and he started training a few hrs later. He works full time and gets benefits too. Other than that everything has been going great. He is still seeing his councelor and that is going good... Thanks for everything..." JL (sister helping brother)

UPDATE: 3 Months Clean: "Hey Jorge, Hows it going? Wanted to let you know that things are still going good. """ has been working... and has been catching up on his bills and paying us for rent, groceries, etc. We have been getting along great and """ and """ have get along good too. It is almost like the last few years never happend, he is totally his old self and happy again. We are still going to the gym, i have been getting on him to do cardio - he just likes to lift weights lol. Thanks again for all your advice, hope life is going good with you...Talk to you soon..." JL (sister helped brother)

UPDATE: 1 Year Clean: "Hey Jorge, Hope you are doing good. Just an update..., he has been here in my town for about a year now. No setbacks at all. He's doing good working full time and part time at a 2nd job. He found a nice roommate and moved out of my place a few weeks ago. Really proud of him. Thanks again for your help along the way, coudn't have done this without your advice. Hope everything is good with you. Talk to you later,..." JL (sister helped brother quit dope and turned his life around)

UPDATE: "Hi Jorge, Thought about you last night and thought I would give you an update on my and my brothers life...he went through the program, got really involved with NA meetings and created his own group.., got really involved with church, married his girlfriend... and now are expecting a baby. She is a good influence, no drugs in her past,... Thank you for your help. Hope your life is good. I really appreciate you helping me and my family 5 years ago. So glad my situation turned out good. I know from stories and the amount of people who have died from overdoses in my home town that many don’t turn their life around." JL (sister helped brother quit dope and turned his life around)

"...in 2 days time i will not have touch a drop of anything for 7 days (apart from valiums which are a great help for sleep and to relax me during the day).I found your site second day of being back home and i think, i know i would have lapsed if not for you and your web site! when totaly clean i will be sharing your site and amazing info with others. thanks a million i know i'm not there yet but onwards and upwards looking forwards not back. thanks again for your tips and info.!! thanks again for your amazing site." SP (male)

UPDATE: "Hi Jorge thanks for your quick reply & support! i'm still clean still.... feel a million times better.I'm running twice a day listenen to Rocky album feel's like im sweating it out and feel better for it mentaly. Your website has been talk of the week and a massive massive help to me i really think i've cracked it, i'm there, no turning back for me now...Once again a big thanks to you! best wishes..." SP (male)

​UPDATE: "Hi Jorge, Its been a while since we last emailed you, so thought I would give you an update on how i'm getting on. which is good!! Thanks to you and your messages you sent me and also your web page. I have not touched any thing since 20th may and feel much better, it still cross's my mind... but i'm using mental wealth to beat the demons.... i'm trying to help friends that are in the same situation that i was which helps me forward rather than backwards as i thought it might. i find it quite rewarding, as i'm sure you can relate to. Thank you for all your help and support,... i have been keeping busy with work and starting up a new business venture which is going well. thank you for your help in my time of need it is more appreciated than you know. thanks again..." SP (male)

UPDATE: "hi jorge its the girlfriend! :) " " is doing great i'm so so proud of him, he has turned his life around very quickly, started a new business and he looks amazing, he is the man i fell in love with again, its like having a new boyfriend without having to get rid of the old one!! his clean friends are about more for him now they know he is clean which is really positive for him, he goes out with clean friends and he is fun, out going and much more loving now his life isn't the dark solemn place it was 6 months ago..... once again i'm proud of him for this, he is very honest with me (which i'm glad about as it wouldn't work otherwise),i don't think he would be here where he is now if it wasn't for your messages of support and the website provided so much information,.... so my thanks go to you too, i cant express my thanks enough!." J (girlfriend of SP)     

"We are almost finished with Day 2! I'm broke for now but I can't wait for my next paycheck on the 22nd so I can spend it on something good for me! I appreciate all your words of encouragement. It helps tremendously!..." JV (female)

UPDATE: "So far Day 3 has been ok. A lot of trouble sleeping but I did manage to get a couple of hours. Got up and took a hot bath and that helped tremendously. Right now I'm gonna put my makeup on and go see if I can visit "".... . You have helped me so much with all your words of encouragement." JV (female)

UPDATE: "Day 4...! I had to go to work and I've been in a cold sweat since last night... I am hopeful that I will be able to get my life and family back this summer...But I do see the light at the end of the tunnel...." JV (female)

UPDATE: "Jorge, ...I felt so much better this afternoon and evening.... I'VE taken hot baths.... I came clean to a family member and friend today and they were both very supportive.... Anyway, thanks for all your help Jorge. I don' t think I could have done this without you." JV (female)

UPDATE: Day 7: "Jorge, I am so glad to say this but I slept the last two nights and my life feels like it is slowly going back to normal. I feel so alive again after only 7 days. The future looks so promising and I am working hard to get back on my feet again... this was my first time to be addicted and I can say that it will never happen again. Thank you so much for your words of encouragement evryday. May God bless you abundantly." JV (female)

UPDATE: "Hey Jorge! I am beginning Day 27 - the time is finally going by faster... I'm still trying... I have been fighting the urge... I just wanted to let you know that I am still hanging in there. thanks for being there for me when I had no one." JV (female)

UPDATE: 40 Days Clean: "Hey Jorge,Well I finally made 40 days! I am so proud of myself.... I have been getting up early, exercising, staying busy, still taking long hot baths, but still ... I am so relieved to make it to today. Everyday I hope and pray that God will bring me a little peace to my heart..." JV (female)

​UPDATE: 2 Months Clean: "I can't believe I missed it but I have been clean for over 2 months now! I remember counting the days at first and how slow time was passing and now its been more than 60 days.... It seems like another lifetime that I was a heroin addict. I thank God everyday... and that I saw your website. I don't think I could have ever done it without you. All my friends and family abandoned me... but you were there every step of the way :) One day I hope to pay it forward..." JV (female)

UPDATE: 5 Months Clean: "Hi Jorge!! Remember me??? It will be 5 months this week that I have been clean. I have been keeping myself so busy by working 10 hr days and spending all the extra money I seem to have since my whole check doesn't go to getting high. It's a great feeling... I am so thankful for all the support you have given me. Early in my recovery it felt like you were the only friend I had. Thank you so much... Love ya!..." JV (female)

UPDATE: 11 Months Clean: "Hey Jorge! I know I haven't written in awhile but I have been busy working, working out, ..., and working at staying clean.... it will be a year since my last hit of heroin. Yay!!! I couldn't have done it without you!!..." JV (female)

And I hope to add your story 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 parents, 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...

Sincerely,
Jorge (George) Fernandez
Over 20 Years Clean from Heroin 
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