Success stories Pt.1: Heroin recovery success stories:
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The following recovery success stories are real testimonies from real heroin addicts, recovering addicts, parents helping their children quit heroin; brothers and sisters helping their family members quit heroin; boyfriends and girlfriends helping their loved ones quit heroin and stay clean for good.
(Names have been abbreviated with initials to ensure privacy and personal and private details have also been removed as well). Enjoy. |
"Thanks so much for this site man. Because this site exists. I'm 7 days clean man. And the worst is over! I owe you my life. I'll never meet you, but my life is in debt to you. Thanks man..." RF (male)
“Hi, I just wanted to say that today I'm 30 days clean from methadone suboxone and heroin. I'm feeling really good too. I came across your website a few weeks back and it was really inspiring, in fact it was the first positive advice I've read since I started this detox. Basically, I want to thank you for giving me hope that I will be my true self again and that this isn't forever but for now.” RP (female)
UPDATE: "Hey! Just wanted to let ya know, today is 45 days clean off all that junk and I can't believe how great it feels to have my life back. I've laughed more in the last weeks then I have in years!! Again, thank you for giving me hope. It's true, when you decide enough is enough you will be free of it all for once!! Thank you for all the great inspiration, truley!!" RP (female)
"Your website helped me very much quit heroin. I am finally out of withdrawals but I would check your website everyday for motivation. Thanks!" PV (male)
"Going on 2 weeks this time. I'm going to quit or die trying! True story!" KU (female)
"Hi, my brother is on his 3rd day of detox from heroin. We live in Canada... Thank you for your website and you are a angel for helping so many people. Thanks again!!!" SB (sister helping brother) Canada
"Day four feeling so much better never want to do that again I appreciate all your help and staying in touch with me truly a horrible thing I always have to remember that." DS (female)
“Hi, I just wanted to say that today I'm 30 days clean from methadone suboxone and heroin. I'm feeling really good too. I came across your website a few weeks back and it was really inspiring, in fact it was the first positive advice I've read since I started this detox. Basically, I want to thank you for giving me hope that I will be my true self again and that this isn't forever but for now.” RP (female)
UPDATE: "Hey! Just wanted to let ya know, today is 45 days clean off all that junk and I can't believe how great it feels to have my life back. I've laughed more in the last weeks then I have in years!! Again, thank you for giving me hope. It's true, when you decide enough is enough you will be free of it all for once!! Thank you for all the great inspiration, truley!!" RP (female)
"Your website helped me very much quit heroin. I am finally out of withdrawals but I would check your website everyday for motivation. Thanks!" PV (male)
"Going on 2 weeks this time. I'm going to quit or die trying! True story!" KU (female)
"Hi, my brother is on his 3rd day of detox from heroin. We live in Canada... Thank you for your website and you are a angel for helping so many people. Thanks again!!!" SB (sister helping brother) Canada
"Day four feeling so much better never want to do that again I appreciate all your help and staying in touch with me truly a horrible thing I always have to remember that." DS (female)
"Hey Jorge, just went to the department of rehabilitation here in Pasadena to sign up for their services and was told that I am eligible to have everything paid for in college! i am so excited and I am about 12 days clean I believe . I feel great and motivated. Havent smoked cigs either my friend. Life is good brother. much love.." NS (male)
"Hey Jorge,.. Wanted to check in, things are awesome right now. Much better then before. I went to detox... I spent 6 days and not an hour later in there, I finished my Program ... I started with na meetings... I've been clean over a month with the subs but it helps me keep my life together... I just finished my class to becoming a phlebotomist. I got an 85 for the grade. Super pumped. This couldn't be better.." JA (female) |
"I did it, and moved to Florida, New chapters to be written, written with steady hands, and clear eyes. Been here 4 days clean 6, I yearn. But I don't want those people in my life, who peddle death,and delusion. Celebrate Clean, Celebrate strength, and mostly celebrate Florida sunshine and new opportunities... Thank you, for your support, we have been battling this together for over a year. You have always been there for me, even when I fell down. I couldn't have gotten this far without your guidance, and support." AQ (male)
"Well, Jorge I wanted to let you know I have 3 weeks clean with the help of Kratom in the beginning, but I've been off Kratom for 2 weeks. I just used it the first week. I already feel so much better. I moved to a new place got around different people and started to volunteer at a homeless shelter. I'm trying to give back to those less fortunate. It really feels good and it feels good to wake up in the morning clean and not having to hustle everyday to figure out how I'm going to get my fix. Thank you for what you do. You truly help so many. Please don't ever stop." AG (female)
"Thank you so much I'll never forget you helping me when I felt like all hope was gone. Now I'm free . My family has me back and most of all my lil girl. Anyone can do it. Can never repay you for your encouragement or your passion for helping us. You reap what you sow I know you have alot of blessings coming from the bottom of my heart thank you!... I'm on starting In August. Addiction counselor/ Specialist. I want to help. I went to hope over heroin this past weekend. The epidemic here in Ohio is loud and clear." PG (female)
"Your website helped me tremendously. I had been using for sixteen years. Never thought it was possible to stop. Hit a point where I had to change or I was going to die. Used your cold turkey method. It still wasn't easy but it worked. I now have been clean of all drugs for a year the 27th of this month. Now working at a spiritual drug rehab as assistant director. Figure that. Thanks so much." DL (male)
"my partner is now 10 months clean from an on off. More on than off drug addiction. Reading your posts and messaging you when I felt lost and helpless, helped me so much. Thank you for sharing your incredible story. Showing others it is possible will help so much. Thank you for helping me through one of the hardest times in my life and listening x" KD (girlfriend helping boyfriend)
"I have given up on smoking cigarettes and heroine.. disconnected from everyone.. changed my number.. it's 10 months that I am off heroine and 7 months off smoking shisha and cigarettes.. I'm happy for everything in life now. I'm so thankful to God, he tested me and I really needed it.. I'm a changed woman. I was down this whole time and now the only way is up!!! Wanted to share my story with you. Please keep inspiring, you are a strong soul. Bless you." MI (female)
"You´re helping me through mate! One week now, I keep going and going, and when I fail, I keep going! Thank you man! Keep up the good work!! X" TB (male)
UPDATE:"Almost 3 weeks clean now, mate!! Keeping counting!! Looking forward, made some good plans! Going to do a master´s degree next year! Thank you Jorge! I´ve set it so I see your posts first, which help me a lot, and I´ve also got the 12 steps from your website on my desktop background! You´ve really helped me mate! And you continue to do so! I hope that others get inspired by you too man! Hope you´re well man!! Amor y paz a tí hermano!! X" TB (male)
“Hi George, All is going pretty good here. My son and his partner have been on a prescribed methadone program for six months now and they're doing really well. They've both got jobs again, where they're working 13 hour shifts five days a week. They've been in these jobs for 4months and have recently moved into a beautiful apartment on their own. They are still struggling financially, to pay off the debts they incurred whilst they were using, but they're doing it; and it's great to see them able to walk with their heads held high, once more. I know that it's still a struggle for them… However, I know it's possible for them to do it, to live a better life, a clean life, and the longer they can stay clean from heroin, the better their chances. I am really proud of the effort that they put in into straightening their lives out and I pray for them daily, that they will have the strength to succeed. Thank you so much for your friendship George, for your understanding and for all you do and say to encourage others, like my son and his partner, to live a better life. Wishing you every happiness, today & every day x” JD (mother helping son)
"thanks to you and almighty god iam home with my lovely wife who I put through living hell shes a good women to have put up with me and iam back with my 6 buetifal children all thanks to you I was lost brother and your words gave me inspiration it's a shame I'm in the uk and your in the us cus is love to wrap my arms around you cuz I love you George and wish you all my love and blessings good luck cuz godbless" PW (male)
"By the grace of God I have 68 days today. Thankful for people like you to get people started in this lifelong process of recovery. God is good and life is beautiful when you stop doing heroin god bless xoxoxo" TR (female)
"Jorge I don't know how I came across your page a few months ago but I want to thank you for your insperational posts they helped me get through a hard timec in my life and today I am thirty days clean I don't think I would have made it without your words. So THANK YOU from me and my family. Keep up the good work you are helping a lot of people. God bless you brother" BD (male)
"Dude without u I wouldn't now be 5 months clean from heroin& working on being clean from everything... U are such an inspiration& motivation to keep moving in the right direction & I honestly feel as if I owe my life to u!!! Thank u for everything & keep fighting the good fight!!! God bless my love" RA (female)
"Jorge 4 years ago I was putting 50 cents in gas to get to the dope house. Because everything was for my habit. My car was going to get repossessed and I was living with my mom. Smh. But today. It's very different. With hard work I kicked the habit and life is good. Believe me it's not easy but it's not impossible. Today I have my own apartment 2 cars etc. But best of all I have my life back. If i could do it anyone could." HI (male)
"6 months clean Jorge, milestone for me, life has been amazing brother, I have a life now, thank you for everything brother" NJ (male)
UPDATE:"Hey george, just checking in with you, I have over 8 months clean off of heroin, I feel fantastic man. Went from being homeless with absolutely nothing to now working full time as a foreman for the company i work for and have a ford f150 truck. Man I've been trying to get sober forever!! I'm finally getting this!!! It's amazing what we sow and reap from doing positive in life! Love you brother!" NJ (male)
"Just wanted to let you know how great I'm doing. It's been somewhere between two and three months I've kind of lost track but I'm doing so good. Also weaned myself completely off the Suboxone as I don't want to be addicted to anything. You were the most major component in me getting to where I am today and I don't know how to thank you but I thank you from the bottom of my heart and I love you for what you did for me with your words of encouragement. You believed in me when I didn't believe in myself and I trusted you and here I am happy and healthy and alive. Much love to you always" CR (female)
"Well, Jorge I wanted to let you know I have 3 weeks clean with the help of Kratom in the beginning, but I've been off Kratom for 2 weeks. I just used it the first week. I already feel so much better. I moved to a new place got around different people and started to volunteer at a homeless shelter. I'm trying to give back to those less fortunate. It really feels good and it feels good to wake up in the morning clean and not having to hustle everyday to figure out how I'm going to get my fix. Thank you for what you do. You truly help so many. Please don't ever stop." AG (female)
"Thank you so much I'll never forget you helping me when I felt like all hope was gone. Now I'm free . My family has me back and most of all my lil girl. Anyone can do it. Can never repay you for your encouragement or your passion for helping us. You reap what you sow I know you have alot of blessings coming from the bottom of my heart thank you!... I'm on starting In August. Addiction counselor/ Specialist. I want to help. I went to hope over heroin this past weekend. The epidemic here in Ohio is loud and clear." PG (female)
"Your website helped me tremendously. I had been using for sixteen years. Never thought it was possible to stop. Hit a point where I had to change or I was going to die. Used your cold turkey method. It still wasn't easy but it worked. I now have been clean of all drugs for a year the 27th of this month. Now working at a spiritual drug rehab as assistant director. Figure that. Thanks so much." DL (male)
"my partner is now 10 months clean from an on off. More on than off drug addiction. Reading your posts and messaging you when I felt lost and helpless, helped me so much. Thank you for sharing your incredible story. Showing others it is possible will help so much. Thank you for helping me through one of the hardest times in my life and listening x" KD (girlfriend helping boyfriend)
"I have given up on smoking cigarettes and heroine.. disconnected from everyone.. changed my number.. it's 10 months that I am off heroine and 7 months off smoking shisha and cigarettes.. I'm happy for everything in life now. I'm so thankful to God, he tested me and I really needed it.. I'm a changed woman. I was down this whole time and now the only way is up!!! Wanted to share my story with you. Please keep inspiring, you are a strong soul. Bless you." MI (female)
"You´re helping me through mate! One week now, I keep going and going, and when I fail, I keep going! Thank you man! Keep up the good work!! X" TB (male)
UPDATE:"Almost 3 weeks clean now, mate!! Keeping counting!! Looking forward, made some good plans! Going to do a master´s degree next year! Thank you Jorge! I´ve set it so I see your posts first, which help me a lot, and I´ve also got the 12 steps from your website on my desktop background! You´ve really helped me mate! And you continue to do so! I hope that others get inspired by you too man! Hope you´re well man!! Amor y paz a tí hermano!! X" TB (male)
“Hi George, All is going pretty good here. My son and his partner have been on a prescribed methadone program for six months now and they're doing really well. They've both got jobs again, where they're working 13 hour shifts five days a week. They've been in these jobs for 4months and have recently moved into a beautiful apartment on their own. They are still struggling financially, to pay off the debts they incurred whilst they were using, but they're doing it; and it's great to see them able to walk with their heads held high, once more. I know that it's still a struggle for them… However, I know it's possible for them to do it, to live a better life, a clean life, and the longer they can stay clean from heroin, the better their chances. I am really proud of the effort that they put in into straightening their lives out and I pray for them daily, that they will have the strength to succeed. Thank you so much for your friendship George, for your understanding and for all you do and say to encourage others, like my son and his partner, to live a better life. Wishing you every happiness, today & every day x” JD (mother helping son)
"thanks to you and almighty god iam home with my lovely wife who I put through living hell shes a good women to have put up with me and iam back with my 6 buetifal children all thanks to you I was lost brother and your words gave me inspiration it's a shame I'm in the uk and your in the us cus is love to wrap my arms around you cuz I love you George and wish you all my love and blessings good luck cuz godbless" PW (male)
"By the grace of God I have 68 days today. Thankful for people like you to get people started in this lifelong process of recovery. God is good and life is beautiful when you stop doing heroin god bless xoxoxo" TR (female)
"Jorge I don't know how I came across your page a few months ago but I want to thank you for your insperational posts they helped me get through a hard timec in my life and today I am thirty days clean I don't think I would have made it without your words. So THANK YOU from me and my family. Keep up the good work you are helping a lot of people. God bless you brother" BD (male)
"Dude without u I wouldn't now be 5 months clean from heroin& working on being clean from everything... U are such an inspiration& motivation to keep moving in the right direction & I honestly feel as if I owe my life to u!!! Thank u for everything & keep fighting the good fight!!! God bless my love" RA (female)
"Jorge 4 years ago I was putting 50 cents in gas to get to the dope house. Because everything was for my habit. My car was going to get repossessed and I was living with my mom. Smh. But today. It's very different. With hard work I kicked the habit and life is good. Believe me it's not easy but it's not impossible. Today I have my own apartment 2 cars etc. But best of all I have my life back. If i could do it anyone could." HI (male)
"6 months clean Jorge, milestone for me, life has been amazing brother, I have a life now, thank you for everything brother" NJ (male)
UPDATE:"Hey george, just checking in with you, I have over 8 months clean off of heroin, I feel fantastic man. Went from being homeless with absolutely nothing to now working full time as a foreman for the company i work for and have a ford f150 truck. Man I've been trying to get sober forever!! I'm finally getting this!!! It's amazing what we sow and reap from doing positive in life! Love you brother!" NJ (male)
"Just wanted to let you know how great I'm doing. It's been somewhere between two and three months I've kind of lost track but I'm doing so good. Also weaned myself completely off the Suboxone as I don't want to be addicted to anything. You were the most major component in me getting to where I am today and I don't know how to thank you but I thank you from the bottom of my heart and I love you for what you did for me with your words of encouragement. You believed in me when I didn't believe in myself and I trusted you and here I am happy and healthy and alive. Much love to you always" CR (female)
"Hello Jorge. 48 hrs since last hit. Kratom is amazing man I hardly feel the wd. Back on track wont look back. Hope you are well brother. Have good evening" CP (male)
"Thank you again. T" has 3 months now. One good neighbor, you and county rehab. He's doing well. ps. He was prescribed hydrocodone at 13. Without your information I would not have known how to help... Hope all is well with you and yours. Yours truly" LR (mother helping son)
"Jorge. Im at the end of day 3. I feel great! Shame i didn't hear of this earlier. I've stopped opioid treatment for pain. No withdrawal symptoms and it is working very well to block pain. Until i get out of back surgery i will stay on kratom. I read your article every day for encouragement to push thru this 7 year addiction and get my life back! Thank you more than you will ever know." MW (male)
"Hey Jorge, 21 days. lclean. did rehab got the shot and building life back to where it has to be I want to thank you so much you are one of my greatest inspirations" NP (female)
"Almost 3 months. Living the good life. Thanks brother" UM (male)
“Hey jorge,.. i hit 6 months today, this time its real. I have already started a new business and made my first sale to a client on new years eve. I have gotten a new house and my wife and i are doing very well. I have made the most spiritual and emotional progress this time around than i ever have before so much that once i got here there was just no turning back. I couldnt un-realize and un-see what i saw within myself. I made awesome progress so far and have tools to handle what may come. Im doing it brother. I was just using your site to educate a few people ive met recently on alternatives to opiate based medication for detox. Thanks again. Hope you had a nice holiday season and i wish you the best this coming year. You inspire me to chase my dreams” WG (male)
"Thank u for ur website and facebook. Off crack heroin and all illegal drugs 3 months,... U are very kind. God bless" DM (male)
"My 28 year old son has been clean from all drugs for 1 1\2 years now. Heroin was his big problem. He is in a wonderful place called The Helping Up Mission. It is a year long program. He is now working in there office as an intern and he has gone back to school... now my son's sobriety is our next blessing! Many blessings to be thankful for! I keep an eye on you just to make sure you are doing well. Thank you for all the hope and help you give to people just trying to hold on. Again, God Bless you and all you do!!!" CH (mother helping son)
"Going on 2 weeks this time. I'm going to quit or die trying! True story!" KU (female)
"Hey Jorge thanks to your well panned outline for kicking cold turkey with no detox meds I am on day 7 well technically it’s midnight so day 8 and this will be the last white key tag ever agin I love you brother you have helped save my life" EB (male)
"I read your blog and decided to take the leap in faith. Found empowering songs and prepared for the fight of my life... Well, it’s day 28,... You helped me stay strong and not use again. I tell myself: I used dope in the PAST. I don’t use dope, I don’t need it I’m going to be ok. Thank you brother. Keep fighting" HT (male)
"Hi just wanna say thank you it took me a couple try's but I did it's day 2 and I can honestly say I feel no withdrawal symptoms I loaded up on Imodium and NyQuil that's all I been useing I'm actually cleaning my house lol your a blessing to many" BS (female)
"I have 114 days clean today!!! Zero drugs!!! Praise God!!! And thank you Jorge!! One love brother!!!" NJ (male)
"Hello,... I am sitting here clean "" and will never ever use drugs again because I finally love myself enough not to... you helped in getting me where I needed to be. You got me back into art and writing and a lot of my old passions I forgot about. Now I try to be like you and help others to quit but I keep my distance from them also because nothing is worth me falling back into using drugs. We all deserve more than that. Thank u for being a friend. Oh n guess what I got married to the best man in the world too so my life finally came together. I am very happy and I'm really glad. Did you know your website helped me a lot to in getting clean it was my first step And then my husband helped me the rest of the way. I hope you are doing alright your self and that you know you helped 4 kids get their mother back a man gain a wife..." CJ (female)
"I am goin to a good centre.. one of d best in d country in terms of treatmnt.. no pain no gain.. wnt say big words now.. will try again.. harder... was goin through ur words again.. inspiring.. God bless." RD (male)
“Hey bro i wanted to let you know, You saved my life. Without your website i am sure i would not be alive today. It took me 3 detoxes and kept going back to your site every time and start over and now i am 9 months clean. Your site gave me hope man. I am grateful for you and your site. Thank you for saving my life. I still live every day by your "4 rules" No drinking, no drugs, no women, and no smoking Unless its the right women of course… Birthday in a month and that will be about 10 month clean for me! First sober birthday in about 5 years or so. I cant thank you enough man. Your site helped me more then any rehab or AA meeting i ever went to… When i was quitting and reading your site it felt like i had a friend right there giving me tips and motivation and was right there helping me quit and get through the withdrawals. I could relate to everything you would talk about man. You have a great weekend also brother” JV (male)
"four weeks off heroin and went cold turkey no methadone never been so happy. hope your well" DP (female)
"hey bro im now 10 days clean n now im really feel good bro i really thank you." RL (male)
"Hi Jorge, I've recently sent u a few emails. You have helped to save my life. I've gone to war for four days and I'm still fighting. I owe you so much!!! And I don't even know you" HK (female)
UPDATE: "Hi Jorge, I've made it to day 12!!!! Now that the worst is over, and I am back to work and the regular routine that I thrive on... One day I will thank you in person for all you have done to save my life!!!?? Xoxo" HK (female)
"I've made it my friend... 15 days thank you for being there for me and keeping my hope alive through God this has became possible. I got out of treatment today and lost my job 1 hour later but even after that I still went to church and kept my head up because I'll never ever ever go back to that lifestyle again thank you Soo Soo much don't ever stop what you were doing you are making a difference in people's lives one day I will meet you" CG (male)
“Hi Jorge, I wrote you back in 2016 with regards my daughter. I would like to update you with her wellbeing. B”” is clean now for 1.5 years. She is doing great, and has managed to get back into her career as a farrier (caring for horses). Her psychosis has diminished and things are great. She has gained so much weight, I laugh and tell her I am thrilled to have a chubby 33 year old daughter. I would like to thank you for your story, you gave me hope and your advice gave me strength to keep fighting for her no matter what. It was letting her know when she got clean she could see her family again, and sticking with it. Me not enabling her when I felt bad that she was crying on the phone saying she was hungry and giving her money. I got her into a shelter, then I visited her daily. After that we fought with the psychosis for quite a while, it was the hardest battle. She moved in with me after 5 months of staying n the shelter and has done amazing. Again , THANK YOU SO MUCH. Sincerely, DS" (mother helping daughter)
"Hey jorge 6 days today Thanks again for your amazing website, swear to god id be dead without you man... peace and love" JJ (male)
UPDATE:"9 days today jorge, thanks mate im doing all those things, tons of vitimins and melatonin and natural sleeping aid... running every morning for nearly an hour, drinking heaps of water" JJ (male)
"Jorge, just wanted to say thank you for all your kind words and support you provide people. I finally made it to 6 months on Saturday and even tho life still happens, things can still be tough, I never have to pick up again! Freedom. It's a beautiful thing. Keep doing what you do. You're an inspiration. We're warriors! We all need to be reminded of that time to time" BI (female)
"Hi George, today is 58 days clean. Thank you, God bless you brother" LG (male)
"4.5 months clean, and am killing it! I have a job I like - but tomorrow have an interview for a management position at a marketing/sales company. Feels so good to wake up feeling normal/good without having to go through all the bull just to get "well". And it is so freakin' awesome to be getting along with everyone in my family... earning that trust back day-by-day" NV (male)
"I finally have my life back thanks to Jorge I have a job house wife kids dog you can too. Stop using everything will get better" NM (male)
“hey G i did it i have been clean 60 days im on the juice but clean of the H i got a nursing job a boyfriend who is a huge support he is my R arm so it was NOT EASY the addiction to the process alone is a challenge to get over but so far so good Thank you for your support” JL (female)
"Jorge love ya brother u an your info got me thru an got fed up sat home for a week an said no bs no bandaids im done, 18yrs pills an H u helped more than u can know GRIND ON BROTHA!.. Oh yea thas been about 6mnths now wow didnt relieze" JN (male)
"Wanted to let u know ur writings have helped me through rough times... Now im 3 days clean reading up on ur site again. Ive burned alot of bridges Ur site has been there for me when literally no one else was. U really are doing us a public sevice. I hope things are going well for you and hope u have a great " life." NA (male)
“Hey George, Two and a half months I have been clean now. I am so happy I finally put that horrible drug behind me. Again thank you your website played such a major role and still does when times get real tough. Even after this long it's like still where you least suspect it something or someone comes out of left field trying to get you back in. I definitely try to utilize what I learned from my mistakes from relapsing after three years of sobriety… Amazingly since I kicked my grandmother's health drastically improved. She is an incredible strong woman and more like a mother to me. It's amazing the ripple effect of positivity that occurs when you rid your life of heroin. Living life in a positive productive manner almost came naturally a couple weeks after kicking. It's like I was missing living that way so much for so long I revealed in my return. Again thank you for your website, I am so proud to be able to come to you two and a half months down the line sober” TM (female)
UPDATE: 4 months clean: “Hello George wanted to check in and let you know... heroin free! It has been a struggle… Fortunately i decided to turn to kratom instead. Then i used my... sugar bowl money to get a cheep car... I know throughout all the struggles i have endured the good things i have like the car and the room in my friends home were available to me because i do not have that drug in my life. With the heroin i know my situation would be so much worse… I am keeping my guard up surrounding myself with positive clean people reading your website and keeping my eye on the big picture. Again i am so thankful to God that someone like you exist when the going gets tough your literature always helps ground me and keep me sober. I hope you and your family had a merry Christmas and i hope the new year is full of beautiful blessings for you and your family. I cannot thank enough i am almost 4months clean and its like the world is trying its hardest to make me give in. I am going to keep fighting. Again thank you sincerely” TM (female)
"I finally have my life back thanks to Jorge I have a job house wife kids dog you can too. Stop using everything will get better... Yes it's true if I can do it so can you!! my family is so happy and I almost lost everything again for the 3rd time please listen to Jorge read his page take his advice!!! you can turn it around!!! I just got my license back and I have a good job and still have a house. Its not to late if you are reading this!!! you helped a lot going to meeting and getting involved all makes for a good life" NM (male)
"I'm 4 days in, clearly have ways to go feeling better everyday. I literally owe you my life. Thanks for all the help and advice." LD (female)
"Hey bro how's things. Just wanted to say thanks for being part of my path here. 1st holiday abroad for the FAM n me. 9am away to Greece and I wouldn't be here without you. Peace , love n respect." AH (male)
"Just wanted to thank you my friend for sharing the info you have regarding Kratom. I am clean as a result of the info provided and feel like I am able to get back on track with my life. Words cannot describe my gratitude, you know the score brother, you know what its like to break free from the darkness. My life has been a constant battle with drugs from a very early age with a 13 year clean period followed by the worst relapse ever which resulted in numerous hospital admissions, custody, loss of relationships and suicidal thoughts etc etc. Recovery is not only possible with Kratom its attainable. I have referred a number of friends and aquatances to your info and again I thank you. One love brother" JM (male)
"I am on my day 11 and I think the worst is over. I firstly want to thank my family because they were with me in the worst. I would like to thank you for all the support i got by reading your website. You are doing a great job. God Bless. With Love and Respect" IV (male) India
"Just wanted to let you know my son made it through his home detox. He was much better by Sunday, and got up and went to work Monday morning. Thank you so much for all your help. You are a Godsend." DH (mother helping son)
"Hell ya you can!!! 4.5 months clean, and am killing it! I have a job I like - but tomorrow have an interview for a management position at a marketing/sales company. Feels so good to wake up feeling normal/good without having to go through all the "" just to get "well" And it is so freakin' awesome to be getting along with everyone in my family... earning that trust back day-by-day. I've shown your howtoquitheroin.com website to so many people. It is such a great tool for people who are getting to that point where they want to be done. Keep doing a great job" NV (male)
"Dear jorge it has been over a week now since the last time i used h. I handed all of money and sources of income to my dad. I am taking baby steps but i am getting there! I told my aunt about you. Shes also recovering. Your guide really did help me take the first steps. My family has also been behind me on this its been a real hard journey but here i am. Ive had to fight the cravings but im doing it. Ive lost a few i thought were my friends but ive come to realize that its a choice i made and if they ever make the same choice they can join me then too. I pray they do because now that im getting sober i realize all the damage i did. And it makes it to where i dont want to go back to being that person ever again. Im doing much better now. Thank you Jorge as you were my first stepping stone. I found your site and it gave me the courage to start, and taking that first step its hard but its worth it." CM (female)
UPDATE: "I just wanted to drop in and say I am still clean. i really dont think i would have been able to check myself in somewhere. I would have been too scared to. but i think thats the best thing about your site is it gives someone all kinds of different paths to take to becoming sober and getting their life back together. i used your otc method and now i dont even need those :) so i really feel like ive accomplished something... i just really cannot thank you enough for being my mentor my coach believing in me. you believed in me when no one else did and i think having that one person that does helps. you are awesome and i hope everything is going well with you" CM (female)
"If i can quit anyone can. Within 3 months out of prison n being clean I'm doin better then i ever have! I wake up feeling great no sickness. I have a good job tht i work hard at. Oh n i have a really nice BMW! Thank u! It was some of ur post tht really had me thinkin. Thx" JE (male)
"Sup homie.. i emailed u alil over a year ago.. any way Im 13months clean now and counting.. i start school this Aug to become a drug counselor lol and I'd just like to thank u for running this website.. this was the first site i checked out when i decided enough was enough.. even tho it took jail.. a few months of vivatrol and a 12 step fellowship for me to ultimately get sober this website planted the seeds for all that to blossom.. so thank u and i hope all is well in ur neck of the woods" LL (male)
"I'm nearly 3weeks clean. Thanks for you and your website has given me the courage just in the process of putting place a plan to not use x" TD (female)
"She is 2 months clean now, slowly reducing her methadone doses, we are on a way up! Its not totally over yet but thank you so much!" VS (boyfriend helping girlfriend)
"I cannot say thank you enough I still have a long ways to go but the first 4 days are in the past and things are looking up and it's definitely due to the help of the website. Thank you" SD (male)
"I desperately found your website with google. I read it, started doing what it said, then found you on Facebook. Now here I am! I’ve been clean for around 17 months now. Everyone reading these comments: YES it’s possible. Set your mind to it and do it! Still can’t thank you enough bro! I hope you have a blessed evening!" SB (male)
"Thank you again. T" has 3 months now. One good neighbor, you and county rehab. He's doing well. ps. He was prescribed hydrocodone at 13. Without your information I would not have known how to help... Hope all is well with you and yours. Yours truly" LR (mother helping son)
"Jorge. Im at the end of day 3. I feel great! Shame i didn't hear of this earlier. I've stopped opioid treatment for pain. No withdrawal symptoms and it is working very well to block pain. Until i get out of back surgery i will stay on kratom. I read your article every day for encouragement to push thru this 7 year addiction and get my life back! Thank you more than you will ever know." MW (male)
"Hey Jorge, 21 days. lclean. did rehab got the shot and building life back to where it has to be I want to thank you so much you are one of my greatest inspirations" NP (female)
"Almost 3 months. Living the good life. Thanks brother" UM (male)
“Hey jorge,.. i hit 6 months today, this time its real. I have already started a new business and made my first sale to a client on new years eve. I have gotten a new house and my wife and i are doing very well. I have made the most spiritual and emotional progress this time around than i ever have before so much that once i got here there was just no turning back. I couldnt un-realize and un-see what i saw within myself. I made awesome progress so far and have tools to handle what may come. Im doing it brother. I was just using your site to educate a few people ive met recently on alternatives to opiate based medication for detox. Thanks again. Hope you had a nice holiday season and i wish you the best this coming year. You inspire me to chase my dreams” WG (male)
"Thank u for ur website and facebook. Off crack heroin and all illegal drugs 3 months,... U are very kind. God bless" DM (male)
"My 28 year old son has been clean from all drugs for 1 1\2 years now. Heroin was his big problem. He is in a wonderful place called The Helping Up Mission. It is a year long program. He is now working in there office as an intern and he has gone back to school... now my son's sobriety is our next blessing! Many blessings to be thankful for! I keep an eye on you just to make sure you are doing well. Thank you for all the hope and help you give to people just trying to hold on. Again, God Bless you and all you do!!!" CH (mother helping son)
"Going on 2 weeks this time. I'm going to quit or die trying! True story!" KU (female)
"Hey Jorge thanks to your well panned outline for kicking cold turkey with no detox meds I am on day 7 well technically it’s midnight so day 8 and this will be the last white key tag ever agin I love you brother you have helped save my life" EB (male)
"I read your blog and decided to take the leap in faith. Found empowering songs and prepared for the fight of my life... Well, it’s day 28,... You helped me stay strong and not use again. I tell myself: I used dope in the PAST. I don’t use dope, I don’t need it I’m going to be ok. Thank you brother. Keep fighting" HT (male)
"Hi just wanna say thank you it took me a couple try's but I did it's day 2 and I can honestly say I feel no withdrawal symptoms I loaded up on Imodium and NyQuil that's all I been useing I'm actually cleaning my house lol your a blessing to many" BS (female)
"I have 114 days clean today!!! Zero drugs!!! Praise God!!! And thank you Jorge!! One love brother!!!" NJ (male)
"Hello,... I am sitting here clean "" and will never ever use drugs again because I finally love myself enough not to... you helped in getting me where I needed to be. You got me back into art and writing and a lot of my old passions I forgot about. Now I try to be like you and help others to quit but I keep my distance from them also because nothing is worth me falling back into using drugs. We all deserve more than that. Thank u for being a friend. Oh n guess what I got married to the best man in the world too so my life finally came together. I am very happy and I'm really glad. Did you know your website helped me a lot to in getting clean it was my first step And then my husband helped me the rest of the way. I hope you are doing alright your self and that you know you helped 4 kids get their mother back a man gain a wife..." CJ (female)
"I am goin to a good centre.. one of d best in d country in terms of treatmnt.. no pain no gain.. wnt say big words now.. will try again.. harder... was goin through ur words again.. inspiring.. God bless." RD (male)
“Hey bro i wanted to let you know, You saved my life. Without your website i am sure i would not be alive today. It took me 3 detoxes and kept going back to your site every time and start over and now i am 9 months clean. Your site gave me hope man. I am grateful for you and your site. Thank you for saving my life. I still live every day by your "4 rules" No drinking, no drugs, no women, and no smoking Unless its the right women of course… Birthday in a month and that will be about 10 month clean for me! First sober birthday in about 5 years or so. I cant thank you enough man. Your site helped me more then any rehab or AA meeting i ever went to… When i was quitting and reading your site it felt like i had a friend right there giving me tips and motivation and was right there helping me quit and get through the withdrawals. I could relate to everything you would talk about man. You have a great weekend also brother” JV (male)
"four weeks off heroin and went cold turkey no methadone never been so happy. hope your well" DP (female)
"hey bro im now 10 days clean n now im really feel good bro i really thank you." RL (male)
"Hi Jorge, I've recently sent u a few emails. You have helped to save my life. I've gone to war for four days and I'm still fighting. I owe you so much!!! And I don't even know you" HK (female)
UPDATE: "Hi Jorge, I've made it to day 12!!!! Now that the worst is over, and I am back to work and the regular routine that I thrive on... One day I will thank you in person for all you have done to save my life!!!?? Xoxo" HK (female)
"I've made it my friend... 15 days thank you for being there for me and keeping my hope alive through God this has became possible. I got out of treatment today and lost my job 1 hour later but even after that I still went to church and kept my head up because I'll never ever ever go back to that lifestyle again thank you Soo Soo much don't ever stop what you were doing you are making a difference in people's lives one day I will meet you" CG (male)
“Hi Jorge, I wrote you back in 2016 with regards my daughter. I would like to update you with her wellbeing. B”” is clean now for 1.5 years. She is doing great, and has managed to get back into her career as a farrier (caring for horses). Her psychosis has diminished and things are great. She has gained so much weight, I laugh and tell her I am thrilled to have a chubby 33 year old daughter. I would like to thank you for your story, you gave me hope and your advice gave me strength to keep fighting for her no matter what. It was letting her know when she got clean she could see her family again, and sticking with it. Me not enabling her when I felt bad that she was crying on the phone saying she was hungry and giving her money. I got her into a shelter, then I visited her daily. After that we fought with the psychosis for quite a while, it was the hardest battle. She moved in with me after 5 months of staying n the shelter and has done amazing. Again , THANK YOU SO MUCH. Sincerely, DS" (mother helping daughter)
"Hey jorge 6 days today Thanks again for your amazing website, swear to god id be dead without you man... peace and love" JJ (male)
UPDATE:"9 days today jorge, thanks mate im doing all those things, tons of vitimins and melatonin and natural sleeping aid... running every morning for nearly an hour, drinking heaps of water" JJ (male)
"Jorge, just wanted to say thank you for all your kind words and support you provide people. I finally made it to 6 months on Saturday and even tho life still happens, things can still be tough, I never have to pick up again! Freedom. It's a beautiful thing. Keep doing what you do. You're an inspiration. We're warriors! We all need to be reminded of that time to time" BI (female)
"Hi George, today is 58 days clean. Thank you, God bless you brother" LG (male)
"4.5 months clean, and am killing it! I have a job I like - but tomorrow have an interview for a management position at a marketing/sales company. Feels so good to wake up feeling normal/good without having to go through all the bull just to get "well". And it is so freakin' awesome to be getting along with everyone in my family... earning that trust back day-by-day" NV (male)
"I finally have my life back thanks to Jorge I have a job house wife kids dog you can too. Stop using everything will get better" NM (male)
“hey G i did it i have been clean 60 days im on the juice but clean of the H i got a nursing job a boyfriend who is a huge support he is my R arm so it was NOT EASY the addiction to the process alone is a challenge to get over but so far so good Thank you for your support” JL (female)
"Jorge love ya brother u an your info got me thru an got fed up sat home for a week an said no bs no bandaids im done, 18yrs pills an H u helped more than u can know GRIND ON BROTHA!.. Oh yea thas been about 6mnths now wow didnt relieze" JN (male)
"Wanted to let u know ur writings have helped me through rough times... Now im 3 days clean reading up on ur site again. Ive burned alot of bridges Ur site has been there for me when literally no one else was. U really are doing us a public sevice. I hope things are going well for you and hope u have a great " life." NA (male)
“Hey George, Two and a half months I have been clean now. I am so happy I finally put that horrible drug behind me. Again thank you your website played such a major role and still does when times get real tough. Even after this long it's like still where you least suspect it something or someone comes out of left field trying to get you back in. I definitely try to utilize what I learned from my mistakes from relapsing after three years of sobriety… Amazingly since I kicked my grandmother's health drastically improved. She is an incredible strong woman and more like a mother to me. It's amazing the ripple effect of positivity that occurs when you rid your life of heroin. Living life in a positive productive manner almost came naturally a couple weeks after kicking. It's like I was missing living that way so much for so long I revealed in my return. Again thank you for your website, I am so proud to be able to come to you two and a half months down the line sober” TM (female)
UPDATE: 4 months clean: “Hello George wanted to check in and let you know... heroin free! It has been a struggle… Fortunately i decided to turn to kratom instead. Then i used my... sugar bowl money to get a cheep car... I know throughout all the struggles i have endured the good things i have like the car and the room in my friends home were available to me because i do not have that drug in my life. With the heroin i know my situation would be so much worse… I am keeping my guard up surrounding myself with positive clean people reading your website and keeping my eye on the big picture. Again i am so thankful to God that someone like you exist when the going gets tough your literature always helps ground me and keep me sober. I hope you and your family had a merry Christmas and i hope the new year is full of beautiful blessings for you and your family. I cannot thank enough i am almost 4months clean and its like the world is trying its hardest to make me give in. I am going to keep fighting. Again thank you sincerely” TM (female)
"I finally have my life back thanks to Jorge I have a job house wife kids dog you can too. Stop using everything will get better... Yes it's true if I can do it so can you!! my family is so happy and I almost lost everything again for the 3rd time please listen to Jorge read his page take his advice!!! you can turn it around!!! I just got my license back and I have a good job and still have a house. Its not to late if you are reading this!!! you helped a lot going to meeting and getting involved all makes for a good life" NM (male)
"I'm 4 days in, clearly have ways to go feeling better everyday. I literally owe you my life. Thanks for all the help and advice." LD (female)
"Hey bro how's things. Just wanted to say thanks for being part of my path here. 1st holiday abroad for the FAM n me. 9am away to Greece and I wouldn't be here without you. Peace , love n respect." AH (male)
"Just wanted to thank you my friend for sharing the info you have regarding Kratom. I am clean as a result of the info provided and feel like I am able to get back on track with my life. Words cannot describe my gratitude, you know the score brother, you know what its like to break free from the darkness. My life has been a constant battle with drugs from a very early age with a 13 year clean period followed by the worst relapse ever which resulted in numerous hospital admissions, custody, loss of relationships and suicidal thoughts etc etc. Recovery is not only possible with Kratom its attainable. I have referred a number of friends and aquatances to your info and again I thank you. One love brother" JM (male)
"I am on my day 11 and I think the worst is over. I firstly want to thank my family because they were with me in the worst. I would like to thank you for all the support i got by reading your website. You are doing a great job. God Bless. With Love and Respect" IV (male) India
"Just wanted to let you know my son made it through his home detox. He was much better by Sunday, and got up and went to work Monday morning. Thank you so much for all your help. You are a Godsend." DH (mother helping son)
"Hell ya you can!!! 4.5 months clean, and am killing it! I have a job I like - but tomorrow have an interview for a management position at a marketing/sales company. Feels so good to wake up feeling normal/good without having to go through all the "" just to get "well" And it is so freakin' awesome to be getting along with everyone in my family... earning that trust back day-by-day. I've shown your howtoquitheroin.com website to so many people. It is such a great tool for people who are getting to that point where they want to be done. Keep doing a great job" NV (male)
"Dear jorge it has been over a week now since the last time i used h. I handed all of money and sources of income to my dad. I am taking baby steps but i am getting there! I told my aunt about you. Shes also recovering. Your guide really did help me take the first steps. My family has also been behind me on this its been a real hard journey but here i am. Ive had to fight the cravings but im doing it. Ive lost a few i thought were my friends but ive come to realize that its a choice i made and if they ever make the same choice they can join me then too. I pray they do because now that im getting sober i realize all the damage i did. And it makes it to where i dont want to go back to being that person ever again. Im doing much better now. Thank you Jorge as you were my first stepping stone. I found your site and it gave me the courage to start, and taking that first step its hard but its worth it." CM (female)
UPDATE: "I just wanted to drop in and say I am still clean. i really dont think i would have been able to check myself in somewhere. I would have been too scared to. but i think thats the best thing about your site is it gives someone all kinds of different paths to take to becoming sober and getting their life back together. i used your otc method and now i dont even need those :) so i really feel like ive accomplished something... i just really cannot thank you enough for being my mentor my coach believing in me. you believed in me when no one else did and i think having that one person that does helps. you are awesome and i hope everything is going well with you" CM (female)
"If i can quit anyone can. Within 3 months out of prison n being clean I'm doin better then i ever have! I wake up feeling great no sickness. I have a good job tht i work hard at. Oh n i have a really nice BMW! Thank u! It was some of ur post tht really had me thinkin. Thx" JE (male)
"Sup homie.. i emailed u alil over a year ago.. any way Im 13months clean now and counting.. i start school this Aug to become a drug counselor lol and I'd just like to thank u for running this website.. this was the first site i checked out when i decided enough was enough.. even tho it took jail.. a few months of vivatrol and a 12 step fellowship for me to ultimately get sober this website planted the seeds for all that to blossom.. so thank u and i hope all is well in ur neck of the woods" LL (male)
"I'm nearly 3weeks clean. Thanks for you and your website has given me the courage just in the process of putting place a plan to not use x" TD (female)
"She is 2 months clean now, slowly reducing her methadone doses, we are on a way up! Its not totally over yet but thank you so much!" VS (boyfriend helping girlfriend)
"I cannot say thank you enough I still have a long ways to go but the first 4 days are in the past and things are looking up and it's definitely due to the help of the website. Thank you" SD (male)
"I desperately found your website with google. I read it, started doing what it said, then found you on Facebook. Now here I am! I’ve been clean for around 17 months now. Everyone reading these comments: YES it’s possible. Set your mind to it and do it! Still can’t thank you enough bro! I hope you have a blessed evening!" SB (male)
"Jorge, I dont know where to begin 51 days ago I was a wreck. I was near death and more sick than I have ever been from the misery that is heroin. I was online researching anything I could find on how to get through dope sickness the easiest way possible. I found your website and it literally saved my life. I took the advice of going cold turkey and I looked to your site for inspiration constantly during the 5 days I suffered. Once I was stable medically I checked myself into treatment and have been clean ever since. I am currently in a sober house.. and loving recovery. I loved how you described it as fighing the hardest fight ever and mustering up the strength to just tough it out. I loved your story and it inspired me. I went from homeless and on the street and miserable to having a job and recovery and a place to live in just 51 days. Im eternally grateful for you and your amazing inspiring site. Man, i could go on and on about how much your words had more of an impact than even my own loved ones. Your the man and I love you and am eternally thankful. God bless." CD (male)
"I am doing what you said, reading everything you say on your website over & over & over to get it to really sink in. It does help a lot" GR (female)
UPDATE: "3 days & nights down! It's morning now so starting day 4!! It's 5am here in Cal, I'm not sleeping hardly at all but I'm doing it!!! Historically speaking I mostly cave on day 3 but I made it past that. I'm gonna keep fighting and never give up. You are a big part of why I'm succeeding at kicking. THANK YOU!!" GR (female)
UPDATE: "17 days clean!! Making drastic changes in my life... I'm running & working out, taking vitamins and drinking 2-3 liters of water a day. I got my tickets paid and car registered,... Even cleaned out my closet and have been making $$ selling clothes to consignment and on Facebook & donated a bunch of my stuff to a single mom... I have had a dramatic shift in who I am and how I live my life. My BF continues to use, I just try to be an example to him. I couldn't have done it without you! Thank you!!!" GR (female)
"What's up what's up bro day 60 man I did it so happy everything u told me to do work out fine thanks a lot bro" MA (male)
UPDATE: "I got it today bro. I got 2 cars now omg life soo good sobar man today i think its my 74 day's thanks alot for being here and help now god bless bro Thanks alot bro i cant belive i was throwing away my money now i get what i want" MA (male)
UPDATE: "hey jorge how are you bro hows life and evrything going on with you im 4 months clean next week im doin really good thanks again for being here and listen to me when they where no one to help" MA (male)
UPDATE: “hey bro how are u hows everything im doin great i hit 6 months clean this week i love it... im never late on my bills i got 2 cars now they love me at my job thanks alot for been here and for your word's bro u helped me alot god bless you” MA (male)
UPDATE: “Hey brother…, I got really good news yesterday the store manager like the big one called me to his office and he offer me to be his assistant I will start on 17.25 a hr I’m really happy man since I quit H my life is better and better I thought to tell u about it and say thx again for being a help man much love…, it was not easy I’m still working my ass to be good and be more successful i had to fight my self everyday but I made it thx to god and my mom and dad and good people like you who understand” MA (male)
"hi, a message all the way from seychelles island. came across you on the internet. i am trying to help my brother get clean. he has finally decided on his own to go in for detox --- lost his job and he was homeless.it was tough love from all of us but that has kicked start the process. He is goin for 3 month rehab starting next week..i just wanted to say thx for all u doin, n the info on ur site helped alot" ML (sister helping brother) Seychelles Island
"Hello Jorge, just a quick hello from Montreal, its been almost 5 years since my last hit.. I started a family and I now have a gourmet mushroom growing business! So happy I’m free from that brown sugar... Hope you are doing well, thanks again for the time you took to help me man." CP (male)
"Jorge, how are you, just wanted to let you know I'm clean, there were some very rough times but I'm good now, I'll never touch anything again. I'm with my grandkids and loving life!! Thank you for your support I truly appreciate it" JH (female)
“Hey man, its been awhile since I’ve messaged you. I’ll be 90 days clean from heroin tomorrow. I've got a great job, am living in a sober living house with 8 other like-minded people that help keep me accountable. I just wanted to tell you that I keep seeing your statuses and it keeps me hopeful. I have absolutely zero contact with anyone in that life, and am SO much better for it. I still get cravings every once in awhile, but not having the numbers to contact people is really helping. Thank you for everything you do!” DH (male)
"Hey sweetheart just wanted to check In with u I have 9 days today... Thanks again. U have no idea how much u Inspire me" RA (female)
"What's up bud doing a lot better made it pass the sickness I know I still got a hard road ahead,, Still got people calling trying to get me back and trying to be nice because I know they are sick sometimes it's hard to say no but I know I can't go down that road again I just want to say thanks for all them tips u put out that help me so much thanks bud" TR (male)
"Hey Jorge, I just quit heroin using your suggestions and it's like a miracle! Why didn't I know about this before?? So glad I happened upon your website, God bless you and congratulations on 20 years clean." KP (female)
"Thank you Jorge! I have 82 days clean today! Just here in the work truck. God is good , brother. It took so many times, but im finally doing this. Perseverance and humility are the key to success! One love!" NJ (male)
UPDATE: "90 days clean today! Praise God, and thank you Jorge! This is the fight for my life! I won't back down! Much love and respect!" NJ (male)
"Over 4 months now, Jorge! I kept trying over and over and over and finally I'm doing it!!! Your words of encouragement to keep getting back up again really got in my head and helped me" GR (female)
"Hey man, just 1 of your lives you saved, almost did too. But got that "" out of my life... But w/ all the options of tricks you gave out, I found what worked for me. The immodium, grapefruit thing, I find/found it to be a waaaay easier program to methadone/subs... Anyway have yourself a great day, weathers good here-finally-big thanks man. If you just help 1,2 people... it's still worth your great effort. Peace man" JR (male)
"Hey Jorge Thank you SO MUCH for the incredible website, having been through WDs countless times over the past 20 years I really thought I knew it all... I'm 18 days clean today, feeling pretty much okay, some PAWS of course, horrid drugy dreams, tired, quick to fly off the handle, but know this too shall pass. I have been here many times before, but know if I follow your suggestions I can stay clean ODAAT. Sending you my very best wishes from a very safe place in rural France" JT (male)
"I am doing what you said, reading everything you say on your website over & over & over to get it to really sink in. It does help a lot" GR (female)
UPDATE: "3 days & nights down! It's morning now so starting day 4!! It's 5am here in Cal, I'm not sleeping hardly at all but I'm doing it!!! Historically speaking I mostly cave on day 3 but I made it past that. I'm gonna keep fighting and never give up. You are a big part of why I'm succeeding at kicking. THANK YOU!!" GR (female)
UPDATE: "17 days clean!! Making drastic changes in my life... I'm running & working out, taking vitamins and drinking 2-3 liters of water a day. I got my tickets paid and car registered,... Even cleaned out my closet and have been making $$ selling clothes to consignment and on Facebook & donated a bunch of my stuff to a single mom... I have had a dramatic shift in who I am and how I live my life. My BF continues to use, I just try to be an example to him. I couldn't have done it without you! Thank you!!!" GR (female)
"What's up what's up bro day 60 man I did it so happy everything u told me to do work out fine thanks a lot bro" MA (male)
UPDATE: "I got it today bro. I got 2 cars now omg life soo good sobar man today i think its my 74 day's thanks alot for being here and help now god bless bro Thanks alot bro i cant belive i was throwing away my money now i get what i want" MA (male)
UPDATE: "hey jorge how are you bro hows life and evrything going on with you im 4 months clean next week im doin really good thanks again for being here and listen to me when they where no one to help" MA (male)
UPDATE: “hey bro how are u hows everything im doin great i hit 6 months clean this week i love it... im never late on my bills i got 2 cars now they love me at my job thanks alot for been here and for your word's bro u helped me alot god bless you” MA (male)
UPDATE: “Hey brother…, I got really good news yesterday the store manager like the big one called me to his office and he offer me to be his assistant I will start on 17.25 a hr I’m really happy man since I quit H my life is better and better I thought to tell u about it and say thx again for being a help man much love…, it was not easy I’m still working my ass to be good and be more successful i had to fight my self everyday but I made it thx to god and my mom and dad and good people like you who understand” MA (male)
"hi, a message all the way from seychelles island. came across you on the internet. i am trying to help my brother get clean. he has finally decided on his own to go in for detox --- lost his job and he was homeless.it was tough love from all of us but that has kicked start the process. He is goin for 3 month rehab starting next week..i just wanted to say thx for all u doin, n the info on ur site helped alot" ML (sister helping brother) Seychelles Island
"Hello Jorge, just a quick hello from Montreal, its been almost 5 years since my last hit.. I started a family and I now have a gourmet mushroom growing business! So happy I’m free from that brown sugar... Hope you are doing well, thanks again for the time you took to help me man." CP (male)
"Jorge, how are you, just wanted to let you know I'm clean, there were some very rough times but I'm good now, I'll never touch anything again. I'm with my grandkids and loving life!! Thank you for your support I truly appreciate it" JH (female)
“Hey man, its been awhile since I’ve messaged you. I’ll be 90 days clean from heroin tomorrow. I've got a great job, am living in a sober living house with 8 other like-minded people that help keep me accountable. I just wanted to tell you that I keep seeing your statuses and it keeps me hopeful. I have absolutely zero contact with anyone in that life, and am SO much better for it. I still get cravings every once in awhile, but not having the numbers to contact people is really helping. Thank you for everything you do!” DH (male)
"Hey sweetheart just wanted to check In with u I have 9 days today... Thanks again. U have no idea how much u Inspire me" RA (female)
"What's up bud doing a lot better made it pass the sickness I know I still got a hard road ahead,, Still got people calling trying to get me back and trying to be nice because I know they are sick sometimes it's hard to say no but I know I can't go down that road again I just want to say thanks for all them tips u put out that help me so much thanks bud" TR (male)
"Hey Jorge, I just quit heroin using your suggestions and it's like a miracle! Why didn't I know about this before?? So glad I happened upon your website, God bless you and congratulations on 20 years clean." KP (female)
"Thank you Jorge! I have 82 days clean today! Just here in the work truck. God is good , brother. It took so many times, but im finally doing this. Perseverance and humility are the key to success! One love!" NJ (male)
UPDATE: "90 days clean today! Praise God, and thank you Jorge! This is the fight for my life! I won't back down! Much love and respect!" NJ (male)
"Over 4 months now, Jorge! I kept trying over and over and over and finally I'm doing it!!! Your words of encouragement to keep getting back up again really got in my head and helped me" GR (female)
"Hey man, just 1 of your lives you saved, almost did too. But got that "" out of my life... But w/ all the options of tricks you gave out, I found what worked for me. The immodium, grapefruit thing, I find/found it to be a waaaay easier program to methadone/subs... Anyway have yourself a great day, weathers good here-finally-big thanks man. If you just help 1,2 people... it's still worth your great effort. Peace man" JR (male)
"Hey Jorge Thank you SO MUCH for the incredible website, having been through WDs countless times over the past 20 years I really thought I knew it all... I'm 18 days clean today, feeling pretty much okay, some PAWS of course, horrid drugy dreams, tired, quick to fly off the handle, but know this too shall pass. I have been here many times before, but know if I follow your suggestions I can stay clean ODAAT. Sending you my very best wishes from a very safe place in rural France" JT (male)
"Thank you for this inspirational website... He is now off the heroin again for the last 17 days,... Your website has showed me so many ways to guide him on the right path... I have his money in a joint account and I keep track of his money and have his ATM card. I'm trying to get him to work out... I'm thinking of relocating to Florida where I have most of my family... Thanks again for your very informative insight..." MP (mother helping son)
"Wow bro.. Thank you man. I was looking up something about Kratom all of a sudden my hand must have pressed some buttons and I look at my phone, and im at the beginning of your story... I read your story and it gave me this sense of calmness, motivation, and strength to say to myself " " I'm done giving my money to some guy... Bro I've been to a billion meetings and heard a trillion stories. But some reason your life just hit me like a "" brick wall. And after reading it I'm very very calm right now. I'm doing it bro. Forget this shh man... Thank you Jorge. Seriously bro. Thank you." DB (male)
"Hi Jorge just wanted to say got a year clean of opioids thanks just got my old phone back and thought of you. Hope you are well!" DS (female)
"Hi Jorge, I read your amazing story and am sad to hear about your son but also very inspired to see how well you're doing and your positive attitude and commitment to be sober and a better person gives me great hope!!!... still working on staying away from heroin... Thank you so much!!!" KA (male)
UPDATE: "Thank you so much for your reply, it was very helpful and congrats again on your sobriety. Ive been clean for a week and am going to keep pushing! We're gonna be alright." KA (male)
"how are you, just wanted to let you know I'm clean, there were some very rough times but I'm good now, I'll never touch anything again. I'm with my grandkids and loving life!! Thank you for your support I truly appreciate it.." JH (female)
"Hey Jorge... Not sure if you remember me. I read your How To Quit Heroin website right before I decided to get clean for the first time since I was 16 (im 28 now). Just wanted to give you an update: I'm doing well... I am a little bit over the four month mark. Its crazy... I always think about all the money and games and trouble (with the law and family) I went through to stay high, just so I can feel normal... Now I can wake up feeling normal for free. Sobriety is a complete blessing and I credit you and your site for being the final inspirational push I needed to man up and do what needed to be done. THANK YOU!!!" NV (male)
"Hi Jorge, I hope this email finds you doing well. Words cannot express how very grateful I am for you and your website. I am 15 days clean from both herione, alcohol and pain pills. I know I have along way to go, but your website has given me so much courage, strength and determination this time. So a Huge thanks to you... God bless you and your family." TC (female)
"Hey how are just wanna let u know u help me alot to quit dope i change my life after I see what u put Out there for people to help stop thanks a lot... I only used for 4 month but I was doin a lot I follow. Suboxnoe like u said for 1 week and now I'm 9 days clean... thanks again.. have a good day" MA (male)
"I found you a year ago and I come back to your posts to help me keep going. I have slipped and I am now going on 60 days clean again. I lost another friend a few days ago. That makes 5 in two years and many more locked up. I thought I was going to give up. Then you posted about 30 minutes ago. Jorge, keep doing what you are doing. Keep inspiring. Some days just one post from you makes the difference" TA (female)
"Hey brother! Thanks for all your support throughout the year. I finally did it bro. Instead of the subs I went with Kratom and have weaned off the kratom. I am operating on pure food and sleep... Thanks for being real, being kind and thank you for the unconditional support... Really. I couldn't have done it without your kind words, your website and some resolve. The best part is that somehow throughout this process my mind started to straighten out and I was able to clearly see the destruction I have caused/am causing... So I decided exercise and meetings daily. My goal is to be able to ride 15 miles a day like I used to when I lived in the city... Thanks brother." WG (male)
"I just wanted to take a moment to let you know that you have helped my boyfriend and I immensely. He is on day 4 of cold turkey detox... I have read most of your articles and you have offered so much insight and so many helpful suggestions. This is a very emotional time for us and I can't explain how thankful I am for you. I am hoping for the best as this is his second relapse but be truly doesn't want this lifestyle. Thank you so much,." KG (girlfriend helping boyfriend)
"Hey Jorge! How are you brother? Just wanted to reach out because I've been following your website for years now from the time that I originally started wanting to quit heroin... Thanks man! I'm really well actually. I moved to florida as well almost 2 years ago for treatment and have been clean since. Sponsoring guys, doing service, really involved in YPAA too. I'm also working on my own website for opiate withdrawal trying to give back in my own way as well man! You've been a big inspiration to me.. Thanks Jorge.." HM (male)
"Wow bro.. Thank you man. I was looking up something about Kratom all of a sudden my hand must have pressed some buttons and I look at my phone, and im at the beginning of your story... I read your story and it gave me this sense of calmness, motivation, and strength to say to myself " " I'm done giving my money to some guy... Bro I've been to a billion meetings and heard a trillion stories. But some reason your life just hit me like a "" brick wall. And after reading it I'm very very calm right now. I'm doing it bro. Forget this shh man... Thank you Jorge. Seriously bro. Thank you." DB (male)
"Hi Jorge just wanted to say got a year clean of opioids thanks just got my old phone back and thought of you. Hope you are well!" DS (female)
"Hi Jorge, I read your amazing story and am sad to hear about your son but also very inspired to see how well you're doing and your positive attitude and commitment to be sober and a better person gives me great hope!!!... still working on staying away from heroin... Thank you so much!!!" KA (male)
UPDATE: "Thank you so much for your reply, it was very helpful and congrats again on your sobriety. Ive been clean for a week and am going to keep pushing! We're gonna be alright." KA (male)
"how are you, just wanted to let you know I'm clean, there were some very rough times but I'm good now, I'll never touch anything again. I'm with my grandkids and loving life!! Thank you for your support I truly appreciate it.." JH (female)
"Hey Jorge... Not sure if you remember me. I read your How To Quit Heroin website right before I decided to get clean for the first time since I was 16 (im 28 now). Just wanted to give you an update: I'm doing well... I am a little bit over the four month mark. Its crazy... I always think about all the money and games and trouble (with the law and family) I went through to stay high, just so I can feel normal... Now I can wake up feeling normal for free. Sobriety is a complete blessing and I credit you and your site for being the final inspirational push I needed to man up and do what needed to be done. THANK YOU!!!" NV (male)
"Hi Jorge, I hope this email finds you doing well. Words cannot express how very grateful I am for you and your website. I am 15 days clean from both herione, alcohol and pain pills. I know I have along way to go, but your website has given me so much courage, strength and determination this time. So a Huge thanks to you... God bless you and your family." TC (female)
"Hey how are just wanna let u know u help me alot to quit dope i change my life after I see what u put Out there for people to help stop thanks a lot... I only used for 4 month but I was doin a lot I follow. Suboxnoe like u said for 1 week and now I'm 9 days clean... thanks again.. have a good day" MA (male)
"I found you a year ago and I come back to your posts to help me keep going. I have slipped and I am now going on 60 days clean again. I lost another friend a few days ago. That makes 5 in two years and many more locked up. I thought I was going to give up. Then you posted about 30 minutes ago. Jorge, keep doing what you are doing. Keep inspiring. Some days just one post from you makes the difference" TA (female)
"Hey brother! Thanks for all your support throughout the year. I finally did it bro. Instead of the subs I went with Kratom and have weaned off the kratom. I am operating on pure food and sleep... Thanks for being real, being kind and thank you for the unconditional support... Really. I couldn't have done it without your kind words, your website and some resolve. The best part is that somehow throughout this process my mind started to straighten out and I was able to clearly see the destruction I have caused/am causing... So I decided exercise and meetings daily. My goal is to be able to ride 15 miles a day like I used to when I lived in the city... Thanks brother." WG (male)
"I just wanted to take a moment to let you know that you have helped my boyfriend and I immensely. He is on day 4 of cold turkey detox... I have read most of your articles and you have offered so much insight and so many helpful suggestions. This is a very emotional time for us and I can't explain how thankful I am for you. I am hoping for the best as this is his second relapse but be truly doesn't want this lifestyle. Thank you so much,." KG (girlfriend helping boyfriend)
"Hey Jorge! How are you brother? Just wanted to reach out because I've been following your website for years now from the time that I originally started wanting to quit heroin... Thanks man! I'm really well actually. I moved to florida as well almost 2 years ago for treatment and have been clean since. Sponsoring guys, doing service, really involved in YPAA too. I'm also working on my own website for opiate withdrawal trying to give back in my own way as well man! You've been a big inspiration to me.. Thanks Jorge.." HM (male)
"All the content of this website is really very motivating. Today is my day 1. Lets hope for the best!!" IV (male)
“Hi, how are you I can’t forget the ones who helped me, year and a half life is good, riding the horses I am looking into equine therapy, and every day I help another in or out of the rooms, I sometimes think of the mistakes I made but I can only pray to be a better person many thanks” DS (female)
"My son is a addict but He has been clean 10 months and has a full time job and is doing amazing! And mama just bought a new car his recovery has been a forever Journey but Soo amazing! Thank you Jorge we love ya xoxo" JS (mother helping son)
"Thank you for your website it has alot of great info. Was able to quit 20 yrs on methadone with the help of kratom" MC (female)
"Hello. Thanks for this page. Nearly 48 h since my last take. Going something between cold and warm turkey. I feel like hell but I'm proud of myself. Any encouraging words are welcome! Thanks Jorge and to all the peeps in this group!" VV (female)
"I'm about to start my cold turkey detox followed all the steps and thought I would let you know reading this has helped me get ready for something iv never experienced before... I took your advice and came clean to my wife and family last night and while hard it already feels easier. I will be coming back to your site for a long time. thank you thank you thank you" CP (male)
UPDATE: "Hi Jorge. I am starting to my second day sober now and would like to say I'm following your cold turkey with other meds... So just trying to keep positive and push forward. your websites words really do help thank you. On to the next day!" CP (male)
UPDATE: "I woke up this morning after sleeping for a straight 5 hours. 3 days down and I feel normal again except for the massive need for food and fresh air. I can't really express how pivotal your website has been in me putting down the needle.." CP (male)
UPDATE: "Hello Jorge... I can happily say that I made it through the first week and am clean and so much happier. Thank you again for your website..." CP (male)
“Hi Jorge,... Just wanted to thank you for everything. I'm on my 8th day clean and have been reading your website constantly through this time. Re-reading it and often finding new articles to keep me motivated. I did watch a Rocky movie, everyday. I've been listening to a lot of oldies soft-rock. I've cried tears of joy and it's a good, honest feeling. I quit weed 2 days ago also and my resolution for 2017 is to be sober for all of it (and many years to come!). I wont even touch alcohol. I'm gonna keep my thoughts pure and think only of my beautiful wife. I think what helped me most of all is your inspirational message. I now know that quitting smack isn't the goal, becoming the best man I can be - that's the goal. That's a life worth living. Thank you so much for teaching me this. Gonna fly now” TV (male)
UPDATE: "Hey Jorge, Just wanted you to know things are still going awesome. I’m not much of a day counter but we’re at 17 now. I’ve saved $2000 from putting away the junk and put that towards a major life goal of mine. Bless your cotton socks mate! Cheers" TV (male)
"I'm doing well in the longest clean I've ever been since I became a heroin addict currently at 55+ days” JJ (male)
"Day 5 for me. Have not had 5 days in too many years. I no longer wish to die in my sleep. I wake up excited to start my day, to make opportunities, goals, ideas into literal reality that can and will change peoples lives. Its time to give back the selfish years when i only lived for myself n my drug. The only thing that will give me back my integrity & grace is by loving other addicts into recovery. 12 steps or not - to each their own. Do what works, & ask for help. never give up. Ive done most of the worst possible human sins or mistakes... we find a way to make it right. To forgive. Dont evrr give up, noone is beyond redemption, i swear this." JF (female)
"awesome website helped drive me to get off that "" also.... happy to say I've been clean... 16 months baby!!!" NV (male)
"I did your routine with kratom. 23 days clean today!.. 25 days now. I stumbled across ur wedpage and the very next day i made the change. It was fate and i know it. I can't thank u enough. I owe u my life." BN (female)
“I haven’t touch it I been good now for 6 days… Thx bro I always remember what u said keep going one day at a time its keep getting better… I got me a job today I went out with my friends I been clean to bro it's getting better and better everyday… Today it was my first day at the gym it was so nice and I start my job to man when I'm sober it's really good for me I start to think and make thing happen thanks for being here always to listen… And I'm ganna start going to meeting to” MA (male)
UPDATE: "Hey bro how are you I been doin great 3 weeks today clean from evrything and I love it it's so nice to wake up normal and sobar thx for help as always take care" MA (male)
"So guess what I'm off of heroin went to detox for a full week detox paid off I'm not taking Suboxone or methadone or anything else I'm free and clear of all drugs. I do believe I owe my life to you my dear friend. Thank you from the bottom of my heart… I thought about you when I was in detox. One day I even wrote on the board "you can do this". I wrote that because you kept saying you can do this to me and I remembered that so I shared it here in " Canada - your words!” CL (female)
“Hey wanted to let you know i got myself into a detox didnt have means to get to rehab but after 7 days of detox from heroin and alcohol i got out been doing aa and stuff i got 29 days today” DZ (male)
“I wrote several months ago about me and my husband quitting heroin. Well I just wanted to say we have been clean 3 months and I wanted to say thank you for inspiring me. It wouldn't have happened without your website and for my husband stepping up and taking charge for us to quit. Thank you so much” JS (female)
"on day 18 sayinh bye never felt good" AM (male)
"60 days clean Jorge, FINALLY!! After trying for a year and a half. I just kept getting back up like you said and this is the most time I have had clean. I feel finally like I am done with this shit for good. I also quit all other drugs, weed, alcohol and cigarettes even! Living a clean life as well as I can. You have been my inspiration and the voice in my head telling me not to give up hope. I could never thank you enough. I think quitting everything else has made a big difference because I kept slipping up, even after going to treatment etc but I never quit everything even cigs before" GR (female)
“I have had one hell of a journey... I tell you it was not easy. I tried and I failed I tried and I failed. At times I lost hope and wanted to give up. Yet I kept going it took me 6 months of relapsing... here I am coming up on 6 months. I wanted to thank you for everything and tell you how grateful I am for what you do. I still remember the first few weeks the days the hours the minutes. It was hell but your guide got me through it and always told me to fight. You had everything we needed to get through the pain of withdrawals. It was all worth it. I would be dead today. I'm a grateful to be alive. Thank you Jorge for helping me get clean and changing my life. May God bless you. If you are a suffering heroin addict. DON'T GIVE UP!!! recovery is possible!!” AS (male)
"Hi Jorge! I had reached out to you a few times last year about my bf and you were such a great help to me. I just wanted to tell you that today is his one year anniversary of being healthy and clean!! I just wanted to say thank you for all of your kind words and support when I needed them" KG (girlfriend helping boyfriend)
“Hi, how are you I can’t forget the ones who helped me, year and a half life is good, riding the horses I am looking into equine therapy, and every day I help another in or out of the rooms, I sometimes think of the mistakes I made but I can only pray to be a better person many thanks” DS (female)
"My son is a addict but He has been clean 10 months and has a full time job and is doing amazing! And mama just bought a new car his recovery has been a forever Journey but Soo amazing! Thank you Jorge we love ya xoxo" JS (mother helping son)
"Thank you for your website it has alot of great info. Was able to quit 20 yrs on methadone with the help of kratom" MC (female)
"Hello. Thanks for this page. Nearly 48 h since my last take. Going something between cold and warm turkey. I feel like hell but I'm proud of myself. Any encouraging words are welcome! Thanks Jorge and to all the peeps in this group!" VV (female)
"I'm about to start my cold turkey detox followed all the steps and thought I would let you know reading this has helped me get ready for something iv never experienced before... I took your advice and came clean to my wife and family last night and while hard it already feels easier. I will be coming back to your site for a long time. thank you thank you thank you" CP (male)
UPDATE: "Hi Jorge. I am starting to my second day sober now and would like to say I'm following your cold turkey with other meds... So just trying to keep positive and push forward. your websites words really do help thank you. On to the next day!" CP (male)
UPDATE: "I woke up this morning after sleeping for a straight 5 hours. 3 days down and I feel normal again except for the massive need for food and fresh air. I can't really express how pivotal your website has been in me putting down the needle.." CP (male)
UPDATE: "Hello Jorge... I can happily say that I made it through the first week and am clean and so much happier. Thank you again for your website..." CP (male)
“Hi Jorge,... Just wanted to thank you for everything. I'm on my 8th day clean and have been reading your website constantly through this time. Re-reading it and often finding new articles to keep me motivated. I did watch a Rocky movie, everyday. I've been listening to a lot of oldies soft-rock. I've cried tears of joy and it's a good, honest feeling. I quit weed 2 days ago also and my resolution for 2017 is to be sober for all of it (and many years to come!). I wont even touch alcohol. I'm gonna keep my thoughts pure and think only of my beautiful wife. I think what helped me most of all is your inspirational message. I now know that quitting smack isn't the goal, becoming the best man I can be - that's the goal. That's a life worth living. Thank you so much for teaching me this. Gonna fly now” TV (male)
UPDATE: "Hey Jorge, Just wanted you to know things are still going awesome. I’m not much of a day counter but we’re at 17 now. I’ve saved $2000 from putting away the junk and put that towards a major life goal of mine. Bless your cotton socks mate! Cheers" TV (male)
"I'm doing well in the longest clean I've ever been since I became a heroin addict currently at 55+ days” JJ (male)
"Day 5 for me. Have not had 5 days in too many years. I no longer wish to die in my sleep. I wake up excited to start my day, to make opportunities, goals, ideas into literal reality that can and will change peoples lives. Its time to give back the selfish years when i only lived for myself n my drug. The only thing that will give me back my integrity & grace is by loving other addicts into recovery. 12 steps or not - to each their own. Do what works, & ask for help. never give up. Ive done most of the worst possible human sins or mistakes... we find a way to make it right. To forgive. Dont evrr give up, noone is beyond redemption, i swear this." JF (female)
"awesome website helped drive me to get off that "" also.... happy to say I've been clean... 16 months baby!!!" NV (male)
"I did your routine with kratom. 23 days clean today!.. 25 days now. I stumbled across ur wedpage and the very next day i made the change. It was fate and i know it. I can't thank u enough. I owe u my life." BN (female)
“I haven’t touch it I been good now for 6 days… Thx bro I always remember what u said keep going one day at a time its keep getting better… I got me a job today I went out with my friends I been clean to bro it's getting better and better everyday… Today it was my first day at the gym it was so nice and I start my job to man when I'm sober it's really good for me I start to think and make thing happen thanks for being here always to listen… And I'm ganna start going to meeting to” MA (male)
UPDATE: "Hey bro how are you I been doin great 3 weeks today clean from evrything and I love it it's so nice to wake up normal and sobar thx for help as always take care" MA (male)
"So guess what I'm off of heroin went to detox for a full week detox paid off I'm not taking Suboxone or methadone or anything else I'm free and clear of all drugs. I do believe I owe my life to you my dear friend. Thank you from the bottom of my heart… I thought about you when I was in detox. One day I even wrote on the board "you can do this". I wrote that because you kept saying you can do this to me and I remembered that so I shared it here in " Canada - your words!” CL (female)
“Hey wanted to let you know i got myself into a detox didnt have means to get to rehab but after 7 days of detox from heroin and alcohol i got out been doing aa and stuff i got 29 days today” DZ (male)
“I wrote several months ago about me and my husband quitting heroin. Well I just wanted to say we have been clean 3 months and I wanted to say thank you for inspiring me. It wouldn't have happened without your website and for my husband stepping up and taking charge for us to quit. Thank you so much” JS (female)
"on day 18 sayinh bye never felt good" AM (male)
"60 days clean Jorge, FINALLY!! After trying for a year and a half. I just kept getting back up like you said and this is the most time I have had clean. I feel finally like I am done with this shit for good. I also quit all other drugs, weed, alcohol and cigarettes even! Living a clean life as well as I can. You have been my inspiration and the voice in my head telling me not to give up hope. I could never thank you enough. I think quitting everything else has made a big difference because I kept slipping up, even after going to treatment etc but I never quit everything even cigs before" GR (female)
“I have had one hell of a journey... I tell you it was not easy. I tried and I failed I tried and I failed. At times I lost hope and wanted to give up. Yet I kept going it took me 6 months of relapsing... here I am coming up on 6 months. I wanted to thank you for everything and tell you how grateful I am for what you do. I still remember the first few weeks the days the hours the minutes. It was hell but your guide got me through it and always told me to fight. You had everything we needed to get through the pain of withdrawals. It was all worth it. I would be dead today. I'm a grateful to be alive. Thank you Jorge for helping me get clean and changing my life. May God bless you. If you are a suffering heroin addict. DON'T GIVE UP!!! recovery is possible!!” AS (male)
"Hi Jorge! I had reached out to you a few times last year about my bf and you were such a great help to me. I just wanted to tell you that today is his one year anniversary of being healthy and clean!! I just wanted to say thank you for all of your kind words and support when I needed them" KG (girlfriend helping boyfriend)
"Jorge, thank you for posting the info about kratom on your website. I have been taking Kratom for about 9 months for severe chronic pain. I have refused to take prescription pain meds (narcotics) for my pain. Your testimony was beautiful and thank you for sharing it. I'm so sorry that you lost your eldest son at age 22. I am praying for you, his mother, his brother, his sisters and his girlfriend, praying that you would find comfort in the loving arms of Jesus who knows and understands your grief." KJ (female)
"is been a month trying to quit but i finally did it fam,am on ma 4th day now and it feels great thanx for your support men.is funny how social networks link people,am all the way from south africa.i realy apreciate what you do for us addicts. one thing i learnt this past days is no matter how painful the withdrawal symptom is they cant kill you." KB (male) South Africa
UPDATE: "Hey man i dont know how can i thank you is been a month and 2 weeks since i last touched heroin,i never thought i would b this normal again but through your help and encouragement i did. hope God grants you more power to keep doing what you do best. if i was able to get help from you while am out here in africa, it means you can reach out to the whole world.thanx man" KB (male) South Africa
"Hey... I did it!!!! it was extremely hard and took almost two whole weeks to feel better but with your suggestions on how to quit and some of my own doing I actually did it!!! you are truly an inspiration..." RL (female)
UPDATE: 10 Months Clean:"I just want to say you are awesome!!! I've been clean almost 10 months and I followed your example almost to the T! I've got my children back and life is great!!! You truly are an inspiration... Thank you so much you saved my life!" RL (female)
"Hey Jorge. I don't know you at all. And the will never meet you. But I feel like you are part of my family. I can honestly tell you you have completely changed my life around. I have gone from lying cheating thieving will sell my own gran for a bag of brown. To now being clean and living and living my life again!!! And it's all because of your absolutely excellent get clean website. I literally owe you my life. I did it all by my self. I just kept on reading and reading your advice and followed it to the letter. I owe you my life. I have my life back. I feel normal again in the mornings and I have money to spend on things other than drug's. And it feels great. You are my saviour. I can not thank you enough for the advice and words on your site. Thank you my friend.." MD (male) UK
"Hey i just wanted to update you because its been a while. I kept relapsing after finding out i was pregnant. I ended up homelesss. At 4 and a half months my bf and I both went into rehab. I just got out on saturday. We both now have over 100 days clean and are going to meetings. He works full time and we have our own apartment. I am 8 months along now with a healthy baby boy." BD (female)
"7 days clean now... thanks jorge i know i can made it this far getting easier each day... thanks to your web site u did it with me thank you for a new chance can never repay you but want you to know that i owe ya big time thanks ever so much took three times to get here but fianlly got it right... dont ever want to go through those seven days again that was hard but getting easier for shure keep up the good work. thank you" MB (male)
UPDATE: "15 days clean and happy as hell cant wait to get to the 30 or 40 day mark then i can say i am well on my way tried and tried many times but have never gotten this far before guess cause i am old it just is alot worse... but i am happy to be at day 15 and did it myself... i did it with methadone 2 days and subs 3 days then nothing it worked thank god and not too much pain and suffering like trying to do it with nothing just glad to be this far and making it.. thank you for the website it helped more than you will know. before now 3 days was as far as i could go then right back in the trap but looking up now anyway thank you" MB (male)
"is been a month trying to quit but i finally did it fam,am on ma 4th day now and it feels great thanx for your support men.is funny how social networks link people,am all the way from south africa.i realy apreciate what you do for us addicts. one thing i learnt this past days is no matter how painful the withdrawal symptom is they cant kill you." KB (male) South Africa
UPDATE: "Hey man i dont know how can i thank you is been a month and 2 weeks since i last touched heroin,i never thought i would b this normal again but through your help and encouragement i did. hope God grants you more power to keep doing what you do best. if i was able to get help from you while am out here in africa, it means you can reach out to the whole world.thanx man" KB (male) South Africa
"Hey... I did it!!!! it was extremely hard and took almost two whole weeks to feel better but with your suggestions on how to quit and some of my own doing I actually did it!!! you are truly an inspiration..." RL (female)
UPDATE: 10 Months Clean:"I just want to say you are awesome!!! I've been clean almost 10 months and I followed your example almost to the T! I've got my children back and life is great!!! You truly are an inspiration... Thank you so much you saved my life!" RL (female)
"Hey Jorge. I don't know you at all. And the will never meet you. But I feel like you are part of my family. I can honestly tell you you have completely changed my life around. I have gone from lying cheating thieving will sell my own gran for a bag of brown. To now being clean and living and living my life again!!! And it's all because of your absolutely excellent get clean website. I literally owe you my life. I did it all by my self. I just kept on reading and reading your advice and followed it to the letter. I owe you my life. I have my life back. I feel normal again in the mornings and I have money to spend on things other than drug's. And it feels great. You are my saviour. I can not thank you enough for the advice and words on your site. Thank you my friend.." MD (male) UK
"Hey i just wanted to update you because its been a while. I kept relapsing after finding out i was pregnant. I ended up homelesss. At 4 and a half months my bf and I both went into rehab. I just got out on saturday. We both now have over 100 days clean and are going to meetings. He works full time and we have our own apartment. I am 8 months along now with a healthy baby boy." BD (female)
"7 days clean now... thanks jorge i know i can made it this far getting easier each day... thanks to your web site u did it with me thank you for a new chance can never repay you but want you to know that i owe ya big time thanks ever so much took three times to get here but fianlly got it right... dont ever want to go through those seven days again that was hard but getting easier for shure keep up the good work. thank you" MB (male)
UPDATE: "15 days clean and happy as hell cant wait to get to the 30 or 40 day mark then i can say i am well on my way tried and tried many times but have never gotten this far before guess cause i am old it just is alot worse... but i am happy to be at day 15 and did it myself... i did it with methadone 2 days and subs 3 days then nothing it worked thank god and not too much pain and suffering like trying to do it with nothing just glad to be this far and making it.. thank you for the website it helped more than you will know. before now 3 days was as far as i could go then right back in the trap but looking up now anyway thank you" MB (male)
UPDATE: "whats up jorge well today is like 5 mounths clean and doing good for a change it shure was a hell of a fight but think i am there for good this time again bro thank you from the bottom of my heart could have not done it with out your web site keep on helping cant even begin to think of how many people you have saved but do know you helped me thank you keep doing that good work bro you will get it back three times over some day" MB (male)
UPDATE: "This is 8 months and doing so much better new truck and bike enjoying the things that always made me happy my kids and life in general thank you Jorge can never repay the debt" MB (male)
UPDATE:"Over one year clean I think it's been a good long time built a bike well a sporty but it's a start back to the things I loved to do thanks again bro" MB (male)
"Today makes 14 days bro... that is an accomplishment for me.. 2 weeks ago I was dying n not caring.. Today I'm living and trying... if it wasn't for u n a host of others ID b twisted Jorge.. I KNO I still got work to do n my battle is not over..I KNO I must b diligent and not get too cocky cause I've done that before and my addiction knocked me right back down.. nothing I used to do is worth it anymore... being sober is a beautiful thing... your constant words of encouragement each and every time truly helps me get through man... like no matter how many times I fell and I reached out to you, you were there with positive affirmations... you never made me feel like you were saying "not again"... it will be a battle but one I'm willing to fight... I almost died from not taking care of myself and now that im not under the influence I see so many things worth trying to live for.. mainly my children.. thank you Jorge!!" SW (female)
"Hi Jorge it's been a while I'm not sure if you even remember me but you did help me a lot threw this journey. After relapsing many time today I am 17days without heroin! Thank you for everything that you do" AS (male)
"Man, howtoquitheroin.com probably saved my life. Thank you for that from the bottom of my heart... The thing is im on day 2, mostly 48 hours in, im not going through any extreme withdrawal until now. Just a mild flu feeling, nothing i cannot handle. and the good thing is that i am so motivated that i dont even feel the craving, ive set my mind that i hate this poison, so here i am. Thanks to your website, i actually overcame the fear of withdrawal and im hanging in there. no more relapse. im done with this." RH (male)
UPDATE:"Hey Bro, 6 days in. ;) physical withdrawal is over i can say,.. thank you again for everything." RH (male)
"two plus weeks... love u!!! thank u, I'm feeking like me again, y it's good these days! tanks for your continual positivity y encouragement that u offer out to the world, that's a precious commodity,... I'm discovering how wonderful it feels, how fulfilling to pay it forward as often as possible, at every available opportunity. hope all is well in beautiful Miami - area" JP (female)
“Hi Jorge,… 20 days ago I got permission to go on Suboxone… I took my first dose after being in bad withdrawal and woke up the next a totally new person. I cut my hair, shaved off my beard, had a shower for the first time in 4 years and bought some new clothes. I had let myself go to the point that most people thought I was a tramp. I know it's early days but this is the best I've felt in 7 years. I just feel so normal! A dealer offered me 2 grams for a ride to his dealer. I turned him down flat… I got a new sim card, deleted everyone's numbers… Got rid of every needle, baggie, wrap, spoon, acid (we only have black tar here.) Everything has gone. I've been to every NA meeting and passed four random drug tests. I have kept my narcan kits just in case a nearby addict ODs… Jorge, I feel so totally normal!... Well I just thought I'd drop you a line to encourage you to keep your site open; you'll be getting a donation from me. I couldn't have done it without, basically, memorizing your website, so thanks. I'm going to keep doing the NA meetings and counseling. The drug clinic has asked if I'd volunteer there as a drugs counselor and I'm going to do that. I have to be clean for three months and then undergo a course in drug addiction counseling. Cheers my friend and may God bless you.” CM (male)
UPDATE: “I just joined a really good gym today and its less than a mile from my home ($12.60USD) a month. Includes access to everything, gym room, free weights, pool, aerobic machines and free personal trainer. Thanks for replying, I couldn't have done this without you. Just knowing that other people have beat it is so motivating. I feel so good that I've been getting up at 8am BEFORE the alarm. I used to get up at 3pm to 6pm. One day at a time but so far so good. Cheers” CM (male)
“Jorge. I'm 38 days sober! THANK YOU. Haven't used once and honestly I haven't thought about using. Knowing the person I was becoming, lying, cheating ruining my relationships and **** up my nose that was a clear sign I needed to stop even tho that was the scariest thing. I literally thought I was going to die, guess what I didn't. I have a full time job, a new HOUSE, I'm able to travel, able to do anything without thinking about dope… My thoughts and brain get more and more clear everyday! When I look back 3 years ago who the hell thought I was going to become an addict, sure as hell not me. And now 3 years later thanks to reading your article and after talking to you I can officially say I kicked the habit! I would sign away my life on never using again that's how confident I am… I want good things in life and finally believe in myself. Kicking the habit has made me stronger so much more stronger. You believed in me when no one else did. Thought I was too much of a baby to do it without rehab (lies all lies)… it was a hard process, I did the cold turkey method and OTC medicine and I'm glad that's what I chose. No judgement on anyone, do what works for you! Quitting is hard but for me that was the only way I would be able to do it. For anyone else quitting just know your a boss and you CAN do it but only if it's what you want. Your life will drastically change for the better! Thanks again I owe you my life” LD (female)
"I came across your website and it really made me think. I now got 2 sub strips and I'm ready to stop with the opiates. I'm tired of being broke bro. My wife is still here but barely. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers. Thanks man." DW (male)
UPDATE:"Greetings brother. I just wanted to thank you for you support inspiration. As of last Sunday I had 90 days. God bless and keep on keepin on! Much respect. Peace" DW (male)
UPDATE: "This is 8 months and doing so much better new truck and bike enjoying the things that always made me happy my kids and life in general thank you Jorge can never repay the debt" MB (male)
UPDATE:"Over one year clean I think it's been a good long time built a bike well a sporty but it's a start back to the things I loved to do thanks again bro" MB (male)
"Today makes 14 days bro... that is an accomplishment for me.. 2 weeks ago I was dying n not caring.. Today I'm living and trying... if it wasn't for u n a host of others ID b twisted Jorge.. I KNO I still got work to do n my battle is not over..I KNO I must b diligent and not get too cocky cause I've done that before and my addiction knocked me right back down.. nothing I used to do is worth it anymore... being sober is a beautiful thing... your constant words of encouragement each and every time truly helps me get through man... like no matter how many times I fell and I reached out to you, you were there with positive affirmations... you never made me feel like you were saying "not again"... it will be a battle but one I'm willing to fight... I almost died from not taking care of myself and now that im not under the influence I see so many things worth trying to live for.. mainly my children.. thank you Jorge!!" SW (female)
"Hi Jorge it's been a while I'm not sure if you even remember me but you did help me a lot threw this journey. After relapsing many time today I am 17days without heroin! Thank you for everything that you do" AS (male)
"Man, howtoquitheroin.com probably saved my life. Thank you for that from the bottom of my heart... The thing is im on day 2, mostly 48 hours in, im not going through any extreme withdrawal until now. Just a mild flu feeling, nothing i cannot handle. and the good thing is that i am so motivated that i dont even feel the craving, ive set my mind that i hate this poison, so here i am. Thanks to your website, i actually overcame the fear of withdrawal and im hanging in there. no more relapse. im done with this." RH (male)
UPDATE:"Hey Bro, 6 days in. ;) physical withdrawal is over i can say,.. thank you again for everything." RH (male)
"two plus weeks... love u!!! thank u, I'm feeking like me again, y it's good these days! tanks for your continual positivity y encouragement that u offer out to the world, that's a precious commodity,... I'm discovering how wonderful it feels, how fulfilling to pay it forward as often as possible, at every available opportunity. hope all is well in beautiful Miami - area" JP (female)
“Hi Jorge,… 20 days ago I got permission to go on Suboxone… I took my first dose after being in bad withdrawal and woke up the next a totally new person. I cut my hair, shaved off my beard, had a shower for the first time in 4 years and bought some new clothes. I had let myself go to the point that most people thought I was a tramp. I know it's early days but this is the best I've felt in 7 years. I just feel so normal! A dealer offered me 2 grams for a ride to his dealer. I turned him down flat… I got a new sim card, deleted everyone's numbers… Got rid of every needle, baggie, wrap, spoon, acid (we only have black tar here.) Everything has gone. I've been to every NA meeting and passed four random drug tests. I have kept my narcan kits just in case a nearby addict ODs… Jorge, I feel so totally normal!... Well I just thought I'd drop you a line to encourage you to keep your site open; you'll be getting a donation from me. I couldn't have done it without, basically, memorizing your website, so thanks. I'm going to keep doing the NA meetings and counseling. The drug clinic has asked if I'd volunteer there as a drugs counselor and I'm going to do that. I have to be clean for three months and then undergo a course in drug addiction counseling. Cheers my friend and may God bless you.” CM (male)
UPDATE: “I just joined a really good gym today and its less than a mile from my home ($12.60USD) a month. Includes access to everything, gym room, free weights, pool, aerobic machines and free personal trainer. Thanks for replying, I couldn't have done this without you. Just knowing that other people have beat it is so motivating. I feel so good that I've been getting up at 8am BEFORE the alarm. I used to get up at 3pm to 6pm. One day at a time but so far so good. Cheers” CM (male)
“Jorge. I'm 38 days sober! THANK YOU. Haven't used once and honestly I haven't thought about using. Knowing the person I was becoming, lying, cheating ruining my relationships and **** up my nose that was a clear sign I needed to stop even tho that was the scariest thing. I literally thought I was going to die, guess what I didn't. I have a full time job, a new HOUSE, I'm able to travel, able to do anything without thinking about dope… My thoughts and brain get more and more clear everyday! When I look back 3 years ago who the hell thought I was going to become an addict, sure as hell not me. And now 3 years later thanks to reading your article and after talking to you I can officially say I kicked the habit! I would sign away my life on never using again that's how confident I am… I want good things in life and finally believe in myself. Kicking the habit has made me stronger so much more stronger. You believed in me when no one else did. Thought I was too much of a baby to do it without rehab (lies all lies)… it was a hard process, I did the cold turkey method and OTC medicine and I'm glad that's what I chose. No judgement on anyone, do what works for you! Quitting is hard but for me that was the only way I would be able to do it. For anyone else quitting just know your a boss and you CAN do it but only if it's what you want. Your life will drastically change for the better! Thanks again I owe you my life” LD (female)
"I came across your website and it really made me think. I now got 2 sub strips and I'm ready to stop with the opiates. I'm tired of being broke bro. My wife is still here but barely. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers. Thanks man." DW (male)
UPDATE:"Greetings brother. I just wanted to thank you for you support inspiration. As of last Sunday I had 90 days. God bless and keep on keepin on! Much respect. Peace" DW (male)
"Hi Jorge! I think it's time I finally stopped by and told you that I am now 3 years and 2 months sober from the Slave Drug. After hitting rock bottom- stealing, landing myself in jail, experiencing homelessness and being cut off from my family, I decided to change my life before it could get any worse. All of those horrible nights going through withdrawals was a living nightmare, but your website was probably the only thing that really helped me get through all of it. I had no one to turn to and no money to help me get by, however, it IS possible to quit and stay clean!... So thank you, Life Saver! RG (female)
"Hello Jorge, still fighting dear friend, eleven days today without being locked up somewhere, first time i am managing like this, been to na meetings and applied for some counselling services as you recommended too... anyways gd day to thee.." DMC (male)
"Still in my first week of recovery but i feel better than i have in over 10 years! Thank you Jorge" BA (female)
"I used heroin for 22 years and I've been clean for 2 years and 2 months. I can't put into words how good life is now. Never give up. Life is to short to be a slave to that demon. Exhaust yourself everyday by working, walking, etc. You will see that sleep will come quick. If I could do it anybody could do it.. I thought I would die using heroin. I living proof that it is possible to change. But only if you want it more than anything in this world... I will do anything for a fellow addict. They did it for me." EI (male)
"I just want to thank you. My wife " found your page and you have helped a lot in me beating Heroin. Help her help me So again my friend thank you. I came out here on Facebook about my walk with Heroin and my trip of going cold turkey. Hoping to help someone else that has Heroin in there lives. Keep up the good work bro. You are making a big difference in a lot of lives. Btw I'm on day 8" SF (male)
UPDATE:"Jorge, SF is now at 25 days clean... Thank you for all that you do. Your help and support is priceless." EF (wife helping husband)
100 Days clean:"Hey Jorge! How are you today? I can't believe I have over a hundred days clean and sober again... I feel proud of that. I'm really trying TRYING TRYING to stay positive and stay on track this time. I'm pursuing my hobbies and running several miles a day 4-5 days a week. I have straight A's in my classes... I'm saving money from working two jobs,"" plus trying to learn some coding to do internet based stuff. I'm also going to meetings again; I have a good sponsor and I'm working steps... I am trying to pray and meditate more often, I hope this is the answer...I just want to stay sober. I want it so bad I can't even describe the feeling in words... A lot of what I have in my life right now is pure gratitude... Hope you are doing great Jorge. I really do. And you are wonderful with the FB posts those really do lift my spirit. God Bless." LC (female)
“Just wanted to check back up with you. Tomorrow will be 2 weeks clean. Still attending one of the best outpatient facility's in Indiana. Also feeling great. Learning so much about this disease I have and it will only get better with sobriety. Thanks again man. Hope your doing well” LZ (male)
"hey just wanted to let you know i am 3 months clean today!!! thank you so much for you support and encouragement!!!!" AW (female)
“I want to thank you for your commitment and dedication towards helping people breakthrough their addiction. I have been clean off of fentanyl/heroin for about 90 days and my life has turned around 180 degrees… I scrolled through your website everyday looking for tips, I started listening to classical music and riding my bike to the beach EVERYDAY to get sun. I changed my number and got all of the negative people out of my life, drove my unmotivated ass to the gym every single day… Today, my sons mom and I have a great sincere friendship, I spend time with my son almost every single day, I'm working as a recruit firefighter while carrying out another full time job. I've gained 30 pounds and feeling great and healthy. I've re kindled family relationships s I'm also enrolled in paramedic school for this September. I'm looking at life through a very clear lens now. if I can give one piece of advice to anyone struggling with drug addiction or depression it would be to clearly visualize what it is you want and see yourself becoming that person. Write out a plan and a list of steps to get you there. Go through your new routine Every day!! Commit to it like your life depends on it! Learn how to forgive yourself and learn how to LOVE YOURSELF… This is your battle and you are the super hero in your movie called life. Anything you want out of life can be achieved if you want it bad enough. eliminate all of the negative people and things out of your life. If they aren't helping you grow they gotta go!!! Life gets better and every day, choice and thought matters. Jorge thank you so much for being such a huge inspiration in my life! I am so grateful for you” DE (male)
"Day 3 I'm at work and it's all thanks to you mate... Big props and thank you from Australia you've saved my life... I'm beginning to feel better,... this time I'm determined to be clean for life, I have to say thank you so much for the advice and guides, especially the Imodium info I'm pretty sure that's why I'm able to be at work on day 3... I couldn't be here without that single tip it helped so much. I'm off to a meeting thanks again. Cheers" JJ (male) Australia
"Hello Jorge, still fighting dear friend, eleven days today without being locked up somewhere, first time i am managing like this, been to na meetings and applied for some counselling services as you recommended too... anyways gd day to thee.." DMC (male)
"Still in my first week of recovery but i feel better than i have in over 10 years! Thank you Jorge" BA (female)
"I used heroin for 22 years and I've been clean for 2 years and 2 months. I can't put into words how good life is now. Never give up. Life is to short to be a slave to that demon. Exhaust yourself everyday by working, walking, etc. You will see that sleep will come quick. If I could do it anybody could do it.. I thought I would die using heroin. I living proof that it is possible to change. But only if you want it more than anything in this world... I will do anything for a fellow addict. They did it for me." EI (male)
"I just want to thank you. My wife " found your page and you have helped a lot in me beating Heroin. Help her help me So again my friend thank you. I came out here on Facebook about my walk with Heroin and my trip of going cold turkey. Hoping to help someone else that has Heroin in there lives. Keep up the good work bro. You are making a big difference in a lot of lives. Btw I'm on day 8" SF (male)
UPDATE:"Jorge, SF is now at 25 days clean... Thank you for all that you do. Your help and support is priceless." EF (wife helping husband)
100 Days clean:"Hey Jorge! How are you today? I can't believe I have over a hundred days clean and sober again... I feel proud of that. I'm really trying TRYING TRYING to stay positive and stay on track this time. I'm pursuing my hobbies and running several miles a day 4-5 days a week. I have straight A's in my classes... I'm saving money from working two jobs,"" plus trying to learn some coding to do internet based stuff. I'm also going to meetings again; I have a good sponsor and I'm working steps... I am trying to pray and meditate more often, I hope this is the answer...I just want to stay sober. I want it so bad I can't even describe the feeling in words... A lot of what I have in my life right now is pure gratitude... Hope you are doing great Jorge. I really do. And you are wonderful with the FB posts those really do lift my spirit. God Bless." LC (female)
“Just wanted to check back up with you. Tomorrow will be 2 weeks clean. Still attending one of the best outpatient facility's in Indiana. Also feeling great. Learning so much about this disease I have and it will only get better with sobriety. Thanks again man. Hope your doing well” LZ (male)
"hey just wanted to let you know i am 3 months clean today!!! thank you so much for you support and encouragement!!!!" AW (female)
“I want to thank you for your commitment and dedication towards helping people breakthrough their addiction. I have been clean off of fentanyl/heroin for about 90 days and my life has turned around 180 degrees… I scrolled through your website everyday looking for tips, I started listening to classical music and riding my bike to the beach EVERYDAY to get sun. I changed my number and got all of the negative people out of my life, drove my unmotivated ass to the gym every single day… Today, my sons mom and I have a great sincere friendship, I spend time with my son almost every single day, I'm working as a recruit firefighter while carrying out another full time job. I've gained 30 pounds and feeling great and healthy. I've re kindled family relationships s I'm also enrolled in paramedic school for this September. I'm looking at life through a very clear lens now. if I can give one piece of advice to anyone struggling with drug addiction or depression it would be to clearly visualize what it is you want and see yourself becoming that person. Write out a plan and a list of steps to get you there. Go through your new routine Every day!! Commit to it like your life depends on it! Learn how to forgive yourself and learn how to LOVE YOURSELF… This is your battle and you are the super hero in your movie called life. Anything you want out of life can be achieved if you want it bad enough. eliminate all of the negative people and things out of your life. If they aren't helping you grow they gotta go!!! Life gets better and every day, choice and thought matters. Jorge thank you so much for being such a huge inspiration in my life! I am so grateful for you” DE (male)
"Day 3 I'm at work and it's all thanks to you mate... Big props and thank you from Australia you've saved my life... I'm beginning to feel better,... this time I'm determined to be clean for life, I have to say thank you so much for the advice and guides, especially the Imodium info I'm pretty sure that's why I'm able to be at work on day 3... I couldn't be here without that single tip it helped so much. I'm off to a meeting thanks again. Cheers" JJ (male) Australia
"Hey man I just wanna first off tell you thanks I read what you had put on howtoquitheroin.com and I'm on day two I'm hanging in there and haven't caved in taking the OTC meds you talked about and I'm hanging in there but anyway just wanna say thanks and I'll keep you updated on how my progress is going" SK (male)
"Hi Jorge, I didn't make work this morning. I think I maybe should of started Imodium last night. I can't believe it works. Going to work this afternoon. My heart goes out to people who have big habits and been on H for years as quitting after a long time of injecting is no joke...day one done almost" LS (female) UK
UPDATE:"Hi, day 2 and 2 days off work. Have to more bored then sick. Thought I'd be bed bound but no. To ill to do much but not ill enough to sit around... Anyway I'm fed up with not having any money and can't wait to be well enough for the gym again. Thankyou again" LS (female) UK
UPDATE:"Hey Jorge, day 4 almost over. Off Imodium as well. Think I got off lightly really... Thank you for all your help and support and advice. I still have a long way to go but off H. Thankyou I was so scared xx" LS (female) UK
UPDATE:"Hi its end of day six... Felt better today but no energy and struggling at work... Hope you are well?" LS (female)
UPDATE:"Day 7! Better today. Only taking the tramadol from doctor and ibuprofen. Vitamins and fruit and veg. Going to the gym tonight and there going to wonder where the hell I been. Legs still aching but like a dull ache nothing can't handle. What an evil drug... I think Sunday morning I will go swimming and sauna sweat the rest of crap out... Hope your well" LS (female)
"Hi, Just found your site. I’m 50 years old and just went through cold turkey, I’m out of it for 6 days, the only sympton still remaining is lack of real sleep. But I believe this will also settle soon. I was reading some stuff here and there on the subject matter, but nothing as impressive as your testimony! I will not bore you with my story, just know that I went through the hell of cold turkey with the help of Jesus Christ... Now I believe I’m done! Congrats for your website, I live in Switzerland, but will send the link to your site to a few people I know who really need your incentive! Best regards and God bless" AL (male) Switzerland
"Thank God for your website, I wish I found it sooner. Day 5 ! Thanks," EK (female)
"hi jorge, well got N" into detox and going into rehap in oskoshwi as soon as he gets done with detox... I told him he has to leave my house and not come back unless he wants help." NP (grandma helping grandson)
UPDATE: 7 Days clean:"Hi Jorge Well picked N" up from detox today... Goes into 30 rehap tomorrow morning... He looks good and is looking forward to going." NP (grandma helping grandson)
UPDATE: Over 30 Days clean:"Hi Jorge just a little update on N" He is doing wonderful so far goes to a meeting almost everday and has been clean since he got out and looks so good. My friends saw him and could not believe the change in him and his appearance. he go his job back to and started back to work yesterday so things are looking up Hope everything is well with you my friend. Love all the help and inspiring words you have given him and me thanks again" NP (grandma helping grandson)
"Hi Jorge, I didn't make work this morning. I think I maybe should of started Imodium last night. I can't believe it works. Going to work this afternoon. My heart goes out to people who have big habits and been on H for years as quitting after a long time of injecting is no joke...day one done almost" LS (female) UK
UPDATE:"Hi, day 2 and 2 days off work. Have to more bored then sick. Thought I'd be bed bound but no. To ill to do much but not ill enough to sit around... Anyway I'm fed up with not having any money and can't wait to be well enough for the gym again. Thankyou again" LS (female) UK
UPDATE:"Hey Jorge, day 4 almost over. Off Imodium as well. Think I got off lightly really... Thank you for all your help and support and advice. I still have a long way to go but off H. Thankyou I was so scared xx" LS (female) UK
UPDATE:"Hi its end of day six... Felt better today but no energy and struggling at work... Hope you are well?" LS (female)
UPDATE:"Day 7! Better today. Only taking the tramadol from doctor and ibuprofen. Vitamins and fruit and veg. Going to the gym tonight and there going to wonder where the hell I been. Legs still aching but like a dull ache nothing can't handle. What an evil drug... I think Sunday morning I will go swimming and sauna sweat the rest of crap out... Hope your well" LS (female)
"Hi, Just found your site. I’m 50 years old and just went through cold turkey, I’m out of it for 6 days, the only sympton still remaining is lack of real sleep. But I believe this will also settle soon. I was reading some stuff here and there on the subject matter, but nothing as impressive as your testimony! I will not bore you with my story, just know that I went through the hell of cold turkey with the help of Jesus Christ... Now I believe I’m done! Congrats for your website, I live in Switzerland, but will send the link to your site to a few people I know who really need your incentive! Best regards and God bless" AL (male) Switzerland
"Thank God for your website, I wish I found it sooner. Day 5 ! Thanks," EK (female)
"hi jorge, well got N" into detox and going into rehap in oskoshwi as soon as he gets done with detox... I told him he has to leave my house and not come back unless he wants help." NP (grandma helping grandson)
UPDATE: 7 Days clean:"Hi Jorge Well picked N" up from detox today... Goes into 30 rehap tomorrow morning... He looks good and is looking forward to going." NP (grandma helping grandson)
UPDATE: Over 30 Days clean:"Hi Jorge just a little update on N" He is doing wonderful so far goes to a meeting almost everday and has been clean since he got out and looks so good. My friends saw him and could not believe the change in him and his appearance. he go his job back to and started back to work yesterday so things are looking up Hope everything is well with you my friend. Love all the help and inspiring words you have given him and me thanks again" NP (grandma helping grandson)
"As you said, this is a fight to have my true life back.I've made a few life changes. My babies and i, and their Grandma (my Mommy) have set the alarm for every night at 9pm, just before they lying down to sleep, to say our prayers... I have a new outlook on the universe and I insist on my home now being much more thankful. It's a good change. Good and better things are happening for us. And I now insist on us being more verbal on this fact/issue. Thank you for that. Thank you for so so very much. Although we will probably never meet face to face but please know, you have made a positive impact on my life. On my babies life. On my loves life. My everyone that crosses my path. And it's all good. Life can only get better. Thank you for this... thank you from my heart. Please should you ever visit Cali, please know you have a place to call home here. You a wonderful person. Thank you for letting me interupt you to help me be a better me. Thank for letting me a better me... Sorry to get so heart felt on you. I hope you enjoy who you are. Because I certainly appreciate and enjoy who you are." RS (female)
UPDATE: "Hi Jorge, I reached 29 days, as of today. Clean! I lived thru the kicks! Thank you for ur website. I'm healthy, I'm chubby, and feeling alright... I pretty sure I'm gonna make it this time. !!...thank you...!!" RS (female)
"Hey bro i wanted to reach out and let uk your website helped me more then anything ever has before for my dope addiction. I read every single article on there these past 7 days and the craziest part is i quit while working ny job and i even forced myself to go to the gym... i am doing and feeling way better then any of my previous attempts. Thanks alot again... i really hope your doing great and i will hear from you!" FM (male)
UPDATE:"Thanks for the response. Im am on day 11 going strong working and going to the gym daily and really working out..im very sore. I wanted to send my prayers out to you and your family for your son. I hope all is well and that you are feeling a little bit better. Thanks again i really enjoyed reading your life story! Reminds me of me haha im from NY aswell. Take care!" FM (male)
"Hi George.. I just wanted to tell you that I just got home from detox today and I'm on Suboxone now. I just wanted to thank you for all the messages that you have put on Facebook that it kept me going and encouraged me to finally kick this habit... I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the encouraging messages and you constantly telling me that I could do it. You kept saying you can do this you can do this. I believed you and it took me awhile to get there but I did it I checked into detox and it went really well. The being sick and detox was pretty rough for a couple days but they got me on the Suboxone as soon as possible and now I'm feeling absolutely wonderful. Thank you George, you saved another life." CR (female)
"Hi Jorge!! I just wanted to share the good news that T""(son) is now 25 days clean. He's feeling great, back at work and attending meetings when he can. He seems done finally done. Thanks for your support and help. You are the best!!" LR (mother helping son)
"So it took me a month or so of tryin and retrying but I'm day five clean from smack... thank u so much again for ur website... its honestly one of the few things I can read when I really feel like using... and then instantly snap back to soberland and say no... and btw my prayers are with u and ur family... I'm so sorry that u hadda reap so much... when ever I feel like my lifes "" or that I'm a "" up and can't change I re-read ur story and realize how many good things I have and take for granted... here in Cleveland there's roughly ten to 20 OD deaths a week in the burbs... I personally hadda save a few people a few times.. (thank god for narcan and the programs that hand it out for free ) I truly believe I will/would die by next year if I didn't finally stop... so wish me luck... I'm in a two year court mandated treatment program... and hopefully with alil luck, alotta will power and positive thinking inna few years ill have a proper happy adult life... thanks again.. one love.. ur friend up north in clevetown" LC (male)
"Thankq sirr. I havent take heroin for last 10 days... Thankqq sirr. U came like angel in my life" ST (male)
"I have made it to day 4 . Feeling somewhat better... My dealer is calling me... Almost called him today but ate chocolate cake instead. Thanks for your program... Day 5: Thank you for taking the time to encourage me. It's nice to talk to someone who knows how hard. I feel much better today. I did tell him that I am no longer interested in buying from him. I am going to have to change my #. I want to just live a simple happy life. I am so happy I found your website. I believe it saved my life, I was on a road of self destruction. Have a wonderful night." MG (female)
UPDATE: "Hi Jorge, I reached 29 days, as of today. Clean! I lived thru the kicks! Thank you for ur website. I'm healthy, I'm chubby, and feeling alright... I pretty sure I'm gonna make it this time. !!...thank you...!!" RS (female)
"Hey bro i wanted to reach out and let uk your website helped me more then anything ever has before for my dope addiction. I read every single article on there these past 7 days and the craziest part is i quit while working ny job and i even forced myself to go to the gym... i am doing and feeling way better then any of my previous attempts. Thanks alot again... i really hope your doing great and i will hear from you!" FM (male)
UPDATE:"Thanks for the response. Im am on day 11 going strong working and going to the gym daily and really working out..im very sore. I wanted to send my prayers out to you and your family for your son. I hope all is well and that you are feeling a little bit better. Thanks again i really enjoyed reading your life story! Reminds me of me haha im from NY aswell. Take care!" FM (male)
"Hi George.. I just wanted to tell you that I just got home from detox today and I'm on Suboxone now. I just wanted to thank you for all the messages that you have put on Facebook that it kept me going and encouraged me to finally kick this habit... I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the encouraging messages and you constantly telling me that I could do it. You kept saying you can do this you can do this. I believed you and it took me awhile to get there but I did it I checked into detox and it went really well. The being sick and detox was pretty rough for a couple days but they got me on the Suboxone as soon as possible and now I'm feeling absolutely wonderful. Thank you George, you saved another life." CR (female)
"Hi Jorge!! I just wanted to share the good news that T""(son) is now 25 days clean. He's feeling great, back at work and attending meetings when he can. He seems done finally done. Thanks for your support and help. You are the best!!" LR (mother helping son)
"So it took me a month or so of tryin and retrying but I'm day five clean from smack... thank u so much again for ur website... its honestly one of the few things I can read when I really feel like using... and then instantly snap back to soberland and say no... and btw my prayers are with u and ur family... I'm so sorry that u hadda reap so much... when ever I feel like my lifes "" or that I'm a "" up and can't change I re-read ur story and realize how many good things I have and take for granted... here in Cleveland there's roughly ten to 20 OD deaths a week in the burbs... I personally hadda save a few people a few times.. (thank god for narcan and the programs that hand it out for free ) I truly believe I will/would die by next year if I didn't finally stop... so wish me luck... I'm in a two year court mandated treatment program... and hopefully with alil luck, alotta will power and positive thinking inna few years ill have a proper happy adult life... thanks again.. one love.. ur friend up north in clevetown" LC (male)
"Thankq sirr. I havent take heroin for last 10 days... Thankqq sirr. U came like angel in my life" ST (male)
"I have made it to day 4 . Feeling somewhat better... My dealer is calling me... Almost called him today but ate chocolate cake instead. Thanks for your program... Day 5: Thank you for taking the time to encourage me. It's nice to talk to someone who knows how hard. I feel much better today. I did tell him that I am no longer interested in buying from him. I am going to have to change my #. I want to just live a simple happy life. I am so happy I found your website. I believe it saved my life, I was on a road of self destruction. Have a wonderful night." MG (female)
"I have just put 10 days behind me with absolutley zero medication or street drugs It was the fight of my life .10 years solid heroin and meth addiction.i still have my wife kids and family.i feel good i see light i can breath .i was given no ultimatums.other than the lost time .and about $250000... when your going through hell keep going.and never forget satan is a liar.and will try to convince you of things that arent true." RW (male)
UPDATE: "Thank you very much for your reply I'm on my 14 day and all is well I just wanted to people out there to know it's not as bad as your brain tells you it's going to be I tried several times I'm Suboxone several times on methadone cold turkey was is the only way for me... 14 days using nothing .im already getting my grove back .im far from unhappy infact im drivin. yet a little excited about the release from bondage .acctually taking intrest in my family projects yet a liytle over anxcious to get back what i have lost eazy does it right" RW (male)
UPDATE: "Thanks for the words of support George .as you probably know they help day 15 and I went back to work... I saw some my fellow attics today .i just said sup and kept moving.. man i was convinced i would be miserable for life without heroin. thats a " lie i told myself... i wish i coul get my brother to just give up and give it to god.. thanks again for support" RW (male)
"Hi Jorge,... I have been clean for 7days now cold turkey. I basically decided to quit because I hate the life style and similar 2 yur story I jus hate how I feel about myself because of the relationships I have ruined because of my heroin addiction. It's jus not my thing anymore I have no urges what's so ever... My best friend died from it... N after that I have pretty much dedicated myself to getting out of the lifestyle and fixing my life... Like I said I'm on day 7 clean officially using absolutely nothing but I've been on the ball with getting my job back and I believe I start Monday... Btw thank you for sharing your story it's very inspiring expecially comin from the street life. It's hard to get out of.. So thank yu and congrats on all yur success it's amazing all the obstacles yu have gone around expecially yur child. I'm sorry . Thanks ;)" V (female)
"Hay Jorge how are you I'd like you to know that Iv been doing pretty good all tho this is the first stage I'm seeing improvements and less of en urge to go down that dark road I will keep you informed on my progress I'm starting to feel the difference in my body and also mentally... take care and god bless you" JB (male)
"Just wanted to say good job. I am the Co Founder of the Parents Coalition for Substance Abuse Awareness of NJ and The Adam O'Brien Recovery Foundation. We work with local people assisting them with detox and rehab and sober living facilities. We are parents of those in active addiction and those that have lost our children to addition and also people in recovery. I actually stumbled on your website looking for "Do it yourself Detox" to put on our FB pages. Happy for Jorge! Thanks for letting people know that We Do Recover!" GO (female)
"Just wanted to thank you for your advice I'm on day 7 now after 30 yrs doing this "" lost my wife of 25 yrs but had my 3rd grandkid yesterday so trying to be upbeat" EW (male)
UPDATE: "Still going m8 cheers not counting anymore not sleeping either my head is in a great place though thanks for all the help have a great life." EW (male)
UPDATE: "Still going after 7 weeks now doing 20. Miles a day on bike feeling on top of the world nearly ready to start work again Know in my head it's all over and I will never go back, too old and to happy. Just want to say thanks it was reading your story that made my mind up.thanks again take care" EW (male)
UPDATE: "Thank you very much for your reply I'm on my 14 day and all is well I just wanted to people out there to know it's not as bad as your brain tells you it's going to be I tried several times I'm Suboxone several times on methadone cold turkey was is the only way for me... 14 days using nothing .im already getting my grove back .im far from unhappy infact im drivin. yet a little excited about the release from bondage .acctually taking intrest in my family projects yet a liytle over anxcious to get back what i have lost eazy does it right" RW (male)
UPDATE: "Thanks for the words of support George .as you probably know they help day 15 and I went back to work... I saw some my fellow attics today .i just said sup and kept moving.. man i was convinced i would be miserable for life without heroin. thats a " lie i told myself... i wish i coul get my brother to just give up and give it to god.. thanks again for support" RW (male)
"Hi Jorge,... I have been clean for 7days now cold turkey. I basically decided to quit because I hate the life style and similar 2 yur story I jus hate how I feel about myself because of the relationships I have ruined because of my heroin addiction. It's jus not my thing anymore I have no urges what's so ever... My best friend died from it... N after that I have pretty much dedicated myself to getting out of the lifestyle and fixing my life... Like I said I'm on day 7 clean officially using absolutely nothing but I've been on the ball with getting my job back and I believe I start Monday... Btw thank you for sharing your story it's very inspiring expecially comin from the street life. It's hard to get out of.. So thank yu and congrats on all yur success it's amazing all the obstacles yu have gone around expecially yur child. I'm sorry . Thanks ;)" V (female)
"Hay Jorge how are you I'd like you to know that Iv been doing pretty good all tho this is the first stage I'm seeing improvements and less of en urge to go down that dark road I will keep you informed on my progress I'm starting to feel the difference in my body and also mentally... take care and god bless you" JB (male)
"Just wanted to say good job. I am the Co Founder of the Parents Coalition for Substance Abuse Awareness of NJ and The Adam O'Brien Recovery Foundation. We work with local people assisting them with detox and rehab and sober living facilities. We are parents of those in active addiction and those that have lost our children to addition and also people in recovery. I actually stumbled on your website looking for "Do it yourself Detox" to put on our FB pages. Happy for Jorge! Thanks for letting people know that We Do Recover!" GO (female)
"Just wanted to thank you for your advice I'm on day 7 now after 30 yrs doing this "" lost my wife of 25 yrs but had my 3rd grandkid yesterday so trying to be upbeat" EW (male)
UPDATE: "Still going m8 cheers not counting anymore not sleeping either my head is in a great place though thanks for all the help have a great life." EW (male)
UPDATE: "Still going after 7 weeks now doing 20. Miles a day on bike feeling on top of the world nearly ready to start work again Know in my head it's all over and I will never go back, too old and to happy. Just want to say thanks it was reading your story that made my mind up.thanks again take care" EW (male)
"your website is amazing jorge, ive been visiting it for the last six months or so and i wanted to let you know that as of today i am three weeks completely clean, largely due to your advice and positivity. I dont feel great by any means yet but you inspire me to make it through each day. Thank you!!! :)" JL (female)
"Hiya jorge,... been a heroin addict for over 20 years, 1 week ago today I finally set myself free,I followed many of your tips, new phone and deleted numbers and freinds, I just read your day 7 and I feel emotionaly proud of myself,im taking 30ml methadone daily,but im ready to reduce it weekly,your page helped me and I thankyou jorge,... for the first time in 20 years I know that im never going back, ive dun this alone, well with your page as support. again I thank you jorge!!xx" WN (female) UK
UPDATE: "Hiya jorge,im at 50 days!! Im just about to read ur bit on staying clean! It really helps,... my body is getting back to normal,its crazy how heroin can change the natural body functions,I have boobs n butt too, lool, ive gained almost 1 stone,Im on ten mil meths a day,im sleeping better,im decorating my home too, ive always loved to cook but now im always in the kichen, my sons r loving it, hope ur happy n well,thanx for being there for me to message ya, im feeling happier every day,x" WN (female) UK
"wow thanks for writing back. im day three i think feel pretty good... thanks" WW (male)
"I finally got clean. I have 23 days off heroin today... I had to go to inpatient treatment... After I'm done with inpatient, I'm going to move into a sober living and do an IOP program and get on Vivitrol. I'm even off suboxone!! I feel great... I still take the baths like during detox and try to jog. You inspired me to get clean and I owe you big time. I read your website over and over till your words were in my head I can't thank you enough. I'm broke right now but I will donate some $ again to your website again when I can. THANK YOU!!!" GR (female)
"Hello. Your website helped encourage me to get clean. I am so tired of lying to those who love me about being clean. I appreciate your life giving words. I am currently in day one of withdrawal and took immodium which has significantly reduced my withdrawal symptoms. Please keep me in your prayers and good hopes. I am really encouraged to face this addiction, I am coming from using at least a half Gram a day. Though not terrible, it is enough to have a difficult time. Thank you for your time." RF (male)
UPDATE: Day 4"Hi Jorge, Man do I feel 100 times better today! I have been taking a lot of vitamins... Today is different and better, I can feel it. Thank you for keeping up the talk with me." RF (male)
"Dearest Jorge, More than 5 years ago I found your site, contacted you in my grieving state, and you responded. During the interval between then and now only those who have suffered addiction and those who love the suffering could imagine what a journey it has been. For three years I did not know where my daughter was, whether she was alive, or what. And then, this summer..., she came back as if from the dead in that she called. She was homeless, and not in the same town as me but she was and had been "clean" long enough to have sought services and strong enough to reach out to me. Over the city course of the summer she, I, and the brother she loves, met, rebounded. Making this continuing story short, please know that my beloved Emily is again on the path to living a life of being the full person placed on this planet to be. At times I still ache for her as there still seems be be a deep sorrow within robbing her of joy. But other times I can hear her will to live differently from the past and not deaden the feelings if living as a talented black person in these immoral times. Thank you for holding this space for me. There has been no one that has seemed to understand, and definitely no one I know with more knowledge. Thank you. Continue to stay strong. Know, and feel it; you are much loved." TC (mother helping daughter)
"Hiya jorge,... been a heroin addict for over 20 years, 1 week ago today I finally set myself free,I followed many of your tips, new phone and deleted numbers and freinds, I just read your day 7 and I feel emotionaly proud of myself,im taking 30ml methadone daily,but im ready to reduce it weekly,your page helped me and I thankyou jorge,... for the first time in 20 years I know that im never going back, ive dun this alone, well with your page as support. again I thank you jorge!!xx" WN (female) UK
UPDATE: "Hiya jorge,im at 50 days!! Im just about to read ur bit on staying clean! It really helps,... my body is getting back to normal,its crazy how heroin can change the natural body functions,I have boobs n butt too, lool, ive gained almost 1 stone,Im on ten mil meths a day,im sleeping better,im decorating my home too, ive always loved to cook but now im always in the kichen, my sons r loving it, hope ur happy n well,thanx for being there for me to message ya, im feeling happier every day,x" WN (female) UK
"wow thanks for writing back. im day three i think feel pretty good... thanks" WW (male)
"I finally got clean. I have 23 days off heroin today... I had to go to inpatient treatment... After I'm done with inpatient, I'm going to move into a sober living and do an IOP program and get on Vivitrol. I'm even off suboxone!! I feel great... I still take the baths like during detox and try to jog. You inspired me to get clean and I owe you big time. I read your website over and over till your words were in my head I can't thank you enough. I'm broke right now but I will donate some $ again to your website again when I can. THANK YOU!!!" GR (female)
"Hello. Your website helped encourage me to get clean. I am so tired of lying to those who love me about being clean. I appreciate your life giving words. I am currently in day one of withdrawal and took immodium which has significantly reduced my withdrawal symptoms. Please keep me in your prayers and good hopes. I am really encouraged to face this addiction, I am coming from using at least a half Gram a day. Though not terrible, it is enough to have a difficult time. Thank you for your time." RF (male)
UPDATE: Day 4"Hi Jorge, Man do I feel 100 times better today! I have been taking a lot of vitamins... Today is different and better, I can feel it. Thank you for keeping up the talk with me." RF (male)
"Dearest Jorge, More than 5 years ago I found your site, contacted you in my grieving state, and you responded. During the interval between then and now only those who have suffered addiction and those who love the suffering could imagine what a journey it has been. For three years I did not know where my daughter was, whether she was alive, or what. And then, this summer..., she came back as if from the dead in that she called. She was homeless, and not in the same town as me but she was and had been "clean" long enough to have sought services and strong enough to reach out to me. Over the city course of the summer she, I, and the brother she loves, met, rebounded. Making this continuing story short, please know that my beloved Emily is again on the path to living a life of being the full person placed on this planet to be. At times I still ache for her as there still seems be be a deep sorrow within robbing her of joy. But other times I can hear her will to live differently from the past and not deaden the feelings if living as a talented black person in these immoral times. Thank you for holding this space for me. There has been no one that has seemed to understand, and definitely no one I know with more knowledge. Thank you. Continue to stay strong. Know, and feel it; you are much loved." TC (mother helping daughter)
"Well, I think I'm out of the woods! Its day 3 and I feel good for once. Had some problems sleeping last night but tonight should be easier. I did this using just immodium and Tylenol pm and like 6 cigarettes. I'm turning my life back over to Christ and am giving Him my addiction. I never want to experience this nightmare ever again... thank you for being there for a complete stranger on this tough, lonely journey. I will update you along the way and I am expected to be that success story that leaves that horrible lifestyle behind never to return. Have a blessed day Jorge!" SQ (female)
Day 5: "Hey Jorge. Thanks for all the advice up to this point. I have followed your 7 day survival really close to this point. Really really helped... I been able to get about 4 hours a nite from day 2.. I will keep going forward... Again... thanx for getting me to this point." BB (male)
UPDATE: Day 6: "Would just like to thank you for all the work and time you put in this site. It has helped me so much and it is really crazy how easier it was for me to quit heroin. Did it the cold turkey with Otc way. I had been smoking heroin over a year and pushed up to over 5 grams a day. I had quit before and went thru absolute hell getting off this... This time using the survival method you gave and with the Otc medicine it really made a difference of nite and day. Sleep on day 2?????? Crazy. Can't explain how shocked I was. But I will take it. It was rough that first nite but after that... much much more bearable. On day 6 now and I know for a fact that I will easily make it to day 7 and way beyond. If I knew how much easier it was gonna be quitting using Otc meds would have done it a long time ago. Tapered down on Imodium to only 6 mg last nite and none tonite. Thanks a lot Jorge. Owe you the world. Thanks" BB (male)
"Hi I don't know your name but you gave me inspiration when I needed it to break free from heroin and all mind altering substances. I have been clean for almost 3 years now and just stumbled on this email you sent.. from the account I have stopped using... Thanks for the time you spent writing back to me during an hour of desperation. Warmest regards.." MC (male)
"Hi, after reading through your web pages, i decided it was time to quit heroine once and for all and get my life back on track. Im 8 days clean from the gear tomorrow! But to help me i have gone warm turkey- taking 10ml of methadone everyday... Thanks" MC (female)
"Hi George, Well I can't quite believe it but I've managed to quit heroin. I hope its for good and I think it will be... 9 weeks ago I physically prayed to God for help and stopped the gear completely and have been clean since. Then two weeks ago I stopped taking meth as well, cold turkey. And I can't believe it but I have had ZERO side effects or rattaling at all; none whatsoever!!!! No diarrhea, no stomach craps or shaky legs. I did prescribe myself 10mg diazepam 3 times a day and that helped with the mentally wanting it... I've told everyone my story and they can't believe it but it's true, I'm off and NO withdrawals at all. They are all proud of me, especially my dad. Some don't believe it but I don't care what they think. But no dealer has seen me for 9 weeks now; I truly believe it was down to my begging God for my detox being so easy. I'm careful now and have got rid of all my kit and feel free and great. Thanks for your work and website, its saved my life!! Yours,.." CM (male)
Day 5: "Hey Jorge. Thanks for all the advice up to this point. I have followed your 7 day survival really close to this point. Really really helped... I been able to get about 4 hours a nite from day 2.. I will keep going forward... Again... thanx for getting me to this point." BB (male)
UPDATE: Day 6: "Would just like to thank you for all the work and time you put in this site. It has helped me so much and it is really crazy how easier it was for me to quit heroin. Did it the cold turkey with Otc way. I had been smoking heroin over a year and pushed up to over 5 grams a day. I had quit before and went thru absolute hell getting off this... This time using the survival method you gave and with the Otc medicine it really made a difference of nite and day. Sleep on day 2?????? Crazy. Can't explain how shocked I was. But I will take it. It was rough that first nite but after that... much much more bearable. On day 6 now and I know for a fact that I will easily make it to day 7 and way beyond. If I knew how much easier it was gonna be quitting using Otc meds would have done it a long time ago. Tapered down on Imodium to only 6 mg last nite and none tonite. Thanks a lot Jorge. Owe you the world. Thanks" BB (male)
"Hi I don't know your name but you gave me inspiration when I needed it to break free from heroin and all mind altering substances. I have been clean for almost 3 years now and just stumbled on this email you sent.. from the account I have stopped using... Thanks for the time you spent writing back to me during an hour of desperation. Warmest regards.." MC (male)
"Hi, after reading through your web pages, i decided it was time to quit heroine once and for all and get my life back on track. Im 8 days clean from the gear tomorrow! But to help me i have gone warm turkey- taking 10ml of methadone everyday... Thanks" MC (female)
"Hi George, Well I can't quite believe it but I've managed to quit heroin. I hope its for good and I think it will be... 9 weeks ago I physically prayed to God for help and stopped the gear completely and have been clean since. Then two weeks ago I stopped taking meth as well, cold turkey. And I can't believe it but I have had ZERO side effects or rattaling at all; none whatsoever!!!! No diarrhea, no stomach craps or shaky legs. I did prescribe myself 10mg diazepam 3 times a day and that helped with the mentally wanting it... I've told everyone my story and they can't believe it but it's true, I'm off and NO withdrawals at all. They are all proud of me, especially my dad. Some don't believe it but I don't care what they think. But no dealer has seen me for 9 weeks now; I truly believe it was down to my begging God for my detox being so easy. I'm careful now and have got rid of all my kit and feel free and great. Thanks for your work and website, its saved my life!! Yours,.." CM (male)
"Hey Jorge! First I want to start off by saying that your website has been a great help to more than just me and I couldn't give you enough props to your success, I envy the fact that you could stop using this drug for good and not only this drug but all mind altering substance a true success story your are my friend. The one thing that I believe is so effective and attractive to people about this site is that through the entire site the reader truly feels like they are getting to know you and that you are here to help us. Right now I'm currently on day 2 of withdrawal I'm a 21 year old male... thanks again man for your true concern about this drug if only the rest of America had your out look we could conquer this maybe.." RF (male)
"We have assisted my son and been successful in stopping his heroin use. Your site was a literal god send to our family... as a mother and nurse I want to thank you for the incredible support and guidance your Web site has offered.I do not think we would have ever been as successful in helping our son if it had not been for your step by step information." AF (mother helping son)
Thanks.. it's been real... I'm on 6 and still moving... really lethargic..and just stating small amounts of protein... Man thank you just a little word jorge means alot... my 5 children and beautiful fiance mean more then a fake reality.. thanks again soldier.. for caring" SC (male)
"Thank you for your kind words Jorge! Almost 96 hours clean. Cold turkey! Feeling a little better today. Have been drinking plenty of liquids..." JK (male)
"Just read your internet article on quitting heroin with Kratom. I am starting today. So far so good. Thank-you" SM (female)
UPDATE:"On day 3 now. Still going strong. I added melatonin for sleep and additional ibuprofen. I am impressed with how well this works being this is not my first time quitting. But, I'm going to do my due diligence that it will be my last." SM (female)
UPDATE:"Just a update. Day 5. Been following the recommended Kratom guidelines and now cutting back on it as well. I feel great. Relieved to wake up smiling and not sick anymore. Funny I'm not even sure when that article was originally written all I know is your name was on the bottom to contact and it's been great to have additional support. Thank-you. Hope you have a marvelous day." SM (female)
"Hey man! Jus wanted to let you kno I am totally clean no longer feeling any kinda withdrawals an I mean those stopped like awhile ago but anyway.. I'm clean!! Plan on staying clean I have no desire to use again what so ever so yeah I'm feelin good about myself an confident an all kinds of good stuff.. I've actually been in contact with a Marine recruiter so yeah lookin in to joining the Marine Corps an transforming my life.. Anyway again I jus wanted to hit you up an let you kno how I was doin an that you were tons of help man like tons an I appreciate you so much for all your help an jus bein there an understanding.. Have a good one bro!!" AH (male)
"I wanted to thank you for this site. I read over and over I don't think I would be getting clean without it. 7 days since my last bags. Everyday is getting better slowly. Keep up the good work and god bless" DM (male)
"We have assisted my son and been successful in stopping his heroin use. Your site was a literal god send to our family... as a mother and nurse I want to thank you for the incredible support and guidance your Web site has offered.I do not think we would have ever been as successful in helping our son if it had not been for your step by step information." AF (mother helping son)
Thanks.. it's been real... I'm on 6 and still moving... really lethargic..and just stating small amounts of protein... Man thank you just a little word jorge means alot... my 5 children and beautiful fiance mean more then a fake reality.. thanks again soldier.. for caring" SC (male)
"Thank you for your kind words Jorge! Almost 96 hours clean. Cold turkey! Feeling a little better today. Have been drinking plenty of liquids..." JK (male)
"Just read your internet article on quitting heroin with Kratom. I am starting today. So far so good. Thank-you" SM (female)
UPDATE:"On day 3 now. Still going strong. I added melatonin for sleep and additional ibuprofen. I am impressed with how well this works being this is not my first time quitting. But, I'm going to do my due diligence that it will be my last." SM (female)
UPDATE:"Just a update. Day 5. Been following the recommended Kratom guidelines and now cutting back on it as well. I feel great. Relieved to wake up smiling and not sick anymore. Funny I'm not even sure when that article was originally written all I know is your name was on the bottom to contact and it's been great to have additional support. Thank-you. Hope you have a marvelous day." SM (female)
"Hey man! Jus wanted to let you kno I am totally clean no longer feeling any kinda withdrawals an I mean those stopped like awhile ago but anyway.. I'm clean!! Plan on staying clean I have no desire to use again what so ever so yeah I'm feelin good about myself an confident an all kinds of good stuff.. I've actually been in contact with a Marine recruiter so yeah lookin in to joining the Marine Corps an transforming my life.. Anyway again I jus wanted to hit you up an let you kno how I was doin an that you were tons of help man like tons an I appreciate you so much for all your help an jus bein there an understanding.. Have a good one bro!!" AH (male)
"I wanted to thank you for this site. I read over and over I don't think I would be getting clean without it. 7 days since my last bags. Everyday is getting better slowly. Keep up the good work and god bless" DM (male)
"Hey Jorge! Idk if you remember me or not,.. Id contacted you last year about my heroin addiction. I just wanted you to know that Im off that mess and doing worlds better! Thank you SO MUCH for your support! Sometimes it's comforting to know and hear that you're not alone while on such a venture. Thanks again." BV (female)
"Jorge... Day 4 of being clean and feel fantastic! Im back at work and got my appetite back! Im not looking back and gonna keep on going bro. Thanks for everything." J (male)
UPDATE:"Jorge... its day 10 ... no smack. Stopped taking Methadone 3 days...Thank u." J (male)
"Just wanted to say wassup, & thank you for your words of encouragment. Im 2 months clean, on a program and doing well. Your website was a big help, good for u for doing that for people! Take care and god bless" CH (female)
"Well the start of day three!!!! Yeah buddy. I feel good sobre, I can see thr world clearly without a haze of mist through my eyes. The seboxins an xanax are helping greatly. Last night was hell though. But I made it and im now on my way to work SOBRE. No turning back now!!!!" JS (MALE)
UPDATE:"Day 5!!!! Im still clean!! This is the most horrible drug out there!!!!!!!!!!!!! By far! Ive have done coke, meth, extasy, acid, ect you name and NEVER was there symptoms like this. I did coke for like 5 months straight an was able to just quit with no withdrawal symptoms. Heroin is the worst drug to get hooked on!" JS (MALE)
UPDATE:"Day 7!!!!! IM FREE!!! NO COLD SWEATS NO WITHDRAWAL NOTHING. I DID IT IM CLEAN!!!! I MADE IT!!! HOPEFULLY others stay strong as well. Its hard as hell. But its possible just have to hang in. If they arent working an just sit at home its going to be wayyyyy worse for them. Constant movement helps. I saw this way the more you move the more you sweat, the faster you are cured. Hydrate constantly and drink a powerade when possible definitely helps.. Thanks bro I really appreciate your site, and how you actually take the time to read the emails and reply. Believe it or not just knowing that there really is someone on the other side replying helps ALOT!!!!! I do give my supports to the others! Just hang in and be strong!! You can do it and be free." JS (male)
UPDATE:"Well just got home from work. Ive been clean for 14 days!!!!... im doing good. I dont even have tue urge to want to do heroin because of the fact I know how horrible it is to get off it... I do get cold sweats every once in a while, but they only last a couple minutes... But other than those things im doing very well, my dealer even sent me a message earlier today asking if I needed and I easily said " nope im good im done with that stuff ive been clean for 14 days"... Anyways just wanted to give you an update on how im doing. 14 DAYS CLEAN and still going!!!" JS (male)
UPDATE:"Just wanted to say. I'm still clean I don't know how many days it's been. Lost count. But it feels good!!!!!!!!!!" JS (male)
"Jorge... Day 4 of being clean and feel fantastic! Im back at work and got my appetite back! Im not looking back and gonna keep on going bro. Thanks for everything." J (male)
UPDATE:"Jorge... its day 10 ... no smack. Stopped taking Methadone 3 days...Thank u." J (male)
"Just wanted to say wassup, & thank you for your words of encouragment. Im 2 months clean, on a program and doing well. Your website was a big help, good for u for doing that for people! Take care and god bless" CH (female)
"Well the start of day three!!!! Yeah buddy. I feel good sobre, I can see thr world clearly without a haze of mist through my eyes. The seboxins an xanax are helping greatly. Last night was hell though. But I made it and im now on my way to work SOBRE. No turning back now!!!!" JS (MALE)
UPDATE:"Day 5!!!! Im still clean!! This is the most horrible drug out there!!!!!!!!!!!!! By far! Ive have done coke, meth, extasy, acid, ect you name and NEVER was there symptoms like this. I did coke for like 5 months straight an was able to just quit with no withdrawal symptoms. Heroin is the worst drug to get hooked on!" JS (MALE)
UPDATE:"Day 7!!!!! IM FREE!!! NO COLD SWEATS NO WITHDRAWAL NOTHING. I DID IT IM CLEAN!!!! I MADE IT!!! HOPEFULLY others stay strong as well. Its hard as hell. But its possible just have to hang in. If they arent working an just sit at home its going to be wayyyyy worse for them. Constant movement helps. I saw this way the more you move the more you sweat, the faster you are cured. Hydrate constantly and drink a powerade when possible definitely helps.. Thanks bro I really appreciate your site, and how you actually take the time to read the emails and reply. Believe it or not just knowing that there really is someone on the other side replying helps ALOT!!!!! I do give my supports to the others! Just hang in and be strong!! You can do it and be free." JS (male)
UPDATE:"Well just got home from work. Ive been clean for 14 days!!!!... im doing good. I dont even have tue urge to want to do heroin because of the fact I know how horrible it is to get off it... I do get cold sweats every once in a while, but they only last a couple minutes... But other than those things im doing very well, my dealer even sent me a message earlier today asking if I needed and I easily said " nope im good im done with that stuff ive been clean for 14 days"... Anyways just wanted to give you an update on how im doing. 14 DAYS CLEAN and still going!!!" JS (male)
UPDATE:"Just wanted to say. I'm still clean I don't know how many days it's been. Lost count. But it feels good!!!!!!!!!!" JS (male)
"Hi Jorge. I just saw your blog today. I am going on 3 days clean now. I have been taking tramadol and phenagren and motrin. Haven't really had any bad detoxing... I threw away all the needles and spoons. I then deleted all the numbers of the dealers... I never imagined in my wildest dreams that I would get addicted to heroin. Anyway, your site is amazing. It is keeping me motivated." TE (female)
UPDATE:"Hi Jorge, Its day 11 now. I'm feeling much better! I went on an interview today... I think I have the job. That will be really good for me and good money getting paid every wed... I'm happy and smiling... I hope you are doing well. Thank you again for being here for me! May God bless you and your family always!... feeling blessed!" TE (female)
"hey jorge, I am 49 days sober off of everything! over a month off of cigs!!! I just started doing brazilian jiu jitsu and am working out!! I also have a relationship with my family again! everyting is slowly but surely coming back together!! it feels so good to have my life back! I went into a residential treatment and I am now in sober living and have great friends!! life is beautiful bro! Have a great day carnal! Much Love" NS (male)
3 Months clean: "Hi jorge... Hope you are well, you will be truly blessed for the work you're doing. Just wanted to know if naltrexeone is the right route for me, been taking it 3months now and haven't turned back since. Excited to hear from you... Kind Regards." JC (male)
"Hello Jorge, my daughter is currently detoxing from methadone. Like you she began using drugs when she was just a kid, and like you she had a hard youth... She is on day 6 of detox and throughout the process I read your blog, your life story and that gave us strength, and many practical tips. We were devastated to learn about the loss of your son, and we cried. Today was her best day, she ate, she went outside and better yet she laughed. We want to thank you for sharing your story, it gave us hope and faith in the healing process. Bless your heart, love," ID (mom helping daughter)
"Hi Jorge, I don't know if you remember me but I reached out to you several months ago and I failed. Since that time, I have come clean to my wife and she's been very supporttive. Well I'm now finishing day 2 and getting rdy to day 3. I'm doing cold turkey with some xanax and some kratom. So far so good. Bless you my brother! Wish the world had more people like you. Ps I'm not giving up this time" C (male)
UPDATE:"I'll do my best and keep on fighting. I'm on day 4 and it's been a tough one. Day 3 seemed like I was doing better then today but I'll keep at it... Take care." C (male)
UPDATE:"Good idea about the vitamins and supplements. Considering all the poisons I've been putting into my body, it's time to start thinking healthy. I'm through day 5 now which was easy in comparison to the first few days. Back to work tomorrow and I think I'm gonna be ok. I will read the sections you mentioned. Thanks to you, I've made it this far. Thank you my friend!" C (male)
90 Days Clean:"hello Jorge,.. thank you for your website. I wanted to update you on my progress. I'm 90 days clean today. I detoxes myself after using for 14 yrs. went straight to treatment on day 12 to Santa Monica. During those hard times, like many, I never thought I would get better... I just want to be happy again. But I did it!!!! So thanks again, a recovering addict helping another addict!" JY (female)
UPDATE:"Hi Jorge, Its day 11 now. I'm feeling much better! I went on an interview today... I think I have the job. That will be really good for me and good money getting paid every wed... I'm happy and smiling... I hope you are doing well. Thank you again for being here for me! May God bless you and your family always!... feeling blessed!" TE (female)
"hey jorge, I am 49 days sober off of everything! over a month off of cigs!!! I just started doing brazilian jiu jitsu and am working out!! I also have a relationship with my family again! everyting is slowly but surely coming back together!! it feels so good to have my life back! I went into a residential treatment and I am now in sober living and have great friends!! life is beautiful bro! Have a great day carnal! Much Love" NS (male)
3 Months clean: "Hi jorge... Hope you are well, you will be truly blessed for the work you're doing. Just wanted to know if naltrexeone is the right route for me, been taking it 3months now and haven't turned back since. Excited to hear from you... Kind Regards." JC (male)
"Hello Jorge, my daughter is currently detoxing from methadone. Like you she began using drugs when she was just a kid, and like you she had a hard youth... She is on day 6 of detox and throughout the process I read your blog, your life story and that gave us strength, and many practical tips. We were devastated to learn about the loss of your son, and we cried. Today was her best day, she ate, she went outside and better yet she laughed. We want to thank you for sharing your story, it gave us hope and faith in the healing process. Bless your heart, love," ID (mom helping daughter)
"Hi Jorge, I don't know if you remember me but I reached out to you several months ago and I failed. Since that time, I have come clean to my wife and she's been very supporttive. Well I'm now finishing day 2 and getting rdy to day 3. I'm doing cold turkey with some xanax and some kratom. So far so good. Bless you my brother! Wish the world had more people like you. Ps I'm not giving up this time" C (male)
UPDATE:"I'll do my best and keep on fighting. I'm on day 4 and it's been a tough one. Day 3 seemed like I was doing better then today but I'll keep at it... Take care." C (male)
UPDATE:"Good idea about the vitamins and supplements. Considering all the poisons I've been putting into my body, it's time to start thinking healthy. I'm through day 5 now which was easy in comparison to the first few days. Back to work tomorrow and I think I'm gonna be ok. I will read the sections you mentioned. Thanks to you, I've made it this far. Thank you my friend!" C (male)
90 Days Clean:"hello Jorge,.. thank you for your website. I wanted to update you on my progress. I'm 90 days clean today. I detoxes myself after using for 14 yrs. went straight to treatment on day 12 to Santa Monica. During those hard times, like many, I never thought I would get better... I just want to be happy again. But I did it!!!! So thanks again, a recovering addict helping another addict!" JY (female)
"Jorge, I've been reading your website on and off for a few years now. At first I didn't succeed for whatever reason but this time I started reading your page religiously, and I am now clean for 2 weeks. I had 1 slip after 1 week but got back up and tried again. I will continue to read your page and pass it on to others who want to help. Everything on your page is right to the tee! I've started running and working out everyday and wow does that help! I used the warm turkey method, but now am to the point where I need nothing except maybe a valium here and there,... (did an awesome 10 day suboxone taper worked perfect!). Anyways I thank you as well as my loved ones, keep up the great work, and keep fighting the good fight!" PS (male)
UPDATE:"Jorge, just another update I'm doing great, no heroin for 1 month, and not on anymore replacement drugs either. I feel stronger than ever, and pretty confident yet humble. Thank you for everything you do once again!" PS (male)
"Hi Jorge, Thank you so much for the e mail. It really means a lot! I am 3 days clean and there were no really bad withdrawal symptoms. Luckily I have stopped before its too late... Thanks Jorge" AB (male)
"Guess what?!? 7 DAYS SOBER AND DOPE FREE!... I've already bypassed the hardest part! I haven't even thought about using, it took hold of my life for 8 months, everyday, 3-4 times a day. I couldn't go a day without. I spent all my paycheck on it, literally, my whole check. Didn't even have money to eat most of the time,.. That me is gone, i absolutely feel like a new person. God is so good, I won't let the devil run my life any longer!!!! I am a survivor. I'm going to " conquer this! I got a long road ahead, and many more obstacles to over come, but I can't thank you enough for the courage you've given me through this. I DID NOT DIE!!!" TD (female)
"Nearly 3 days. I'm so glad I found your site. I chose the warm Turkey option. You've really inspired me to push on. I'm making it a bit easier with my medication as you can see. Trying to use as little codeine as I can. Going to try walk round the block and have a bath now." B (male)
"After my mother passed away last month I promised to get clean from about 7 years of doing H. I didn't want to go to rehab,.. so I Googled how to do it myself. That's how I found your site. It it amazing. So helpful and so hopeful. I just started to go cold turkey with the help you suggest.. I'm two days in. It aint easy but it's possible. Gonna do it for Mom. Thanks for the help. Love ya" DL (male)
UPDATE:"Day four. The Imodium really works. My dealer called last night and I didn't answer. That's a first. I took benedril last night and finally got a good night sleep. It's definitely working. I came clean to my church group so I have accountability. I'm sticking with it. I have to it was costing me 100 dollars a day. That's 2300 dollars a month. NO MORE. Thank You Jorge. GOD bless you for you are a blessing to many." DL (male)
"Hello from London, UK... I'm 21 years old, at university studying... I was a functioning addict for about a year... This drug has ripped my family apart. So I went cold turkey using your advice! Today is Day 3 - I woke up this morning, and I've never felt better. This is the first time in a whole year I have walked around my own hometown sober. I've got a spring in my step and yes this was the hardest battle I've ever faced! But I read and read and read and read anything and everything on your website and your advice Jorge is the best around buddy! No relapse for me hopefully - already changed my mobile number so no more 'Where are you?' dealer texts! Love you Jorge, you've saved me and my family." AR (male) UK
UPDATE:"Hey Jorge, Your reply means so so much to me... Yes it's Day 4 and I feel great - no physical symptoms anymore, all gone! Love you man" AR (male) UK
UPDATE:"Jorge, just another update I'm doing great, no heroin for 1 month, and not on anymore replacement drugs either. I feel stronger than ever, and pretty confident yet humble. Thank you for everything you do once again!" PS (male)
"Hi Jorge, Thank you so much for the e mail. It really means a lot! I am 3 days clean and there were no really bad withdrawal symptoms. Luckily I have stopped before its too late... Thanks Jorge" AB (male)
"Guess what?!? 7 DAYS SOBER AND DOPE FREE!... I've already bypassed the hardest part! I haven't even thought about using, it took hold of my life for 8 months, everyday, 3-4 times a day. I couldn't go a day without. I spent all my paycheck on it, literally, my whole check. Didn't even have money to eat most of the time,.. That me is gone, i absolutely feel like a new person. God is so good, I won't let the devil run my life any longer!!!! I am a survivor. I'm going to " conquer this! I got a long road ahead, and many more obstacles to over come, but I can't thank you enough for the courage you've given me through this. I DID NOT DIE!!!" TD (female)
"Nearly 3 days. I'm so glad I found your site. I chose the warm Turkey option. You've really inspired me to push on. I'm making it a bit easier with my medication as you can see. Trying to use as little codeine as I can. Going to try walk round the block and have a bath now." B (male)
"After my mother passed away last month I promised to get clean from about 7 years of doing H. I didn't want to go to rehab,.. so I Googled how to do it myself. That's how I found your site. It it amazing. So helpful and so hopeful. I just started to go cold turkey with the help you suggest.. I'm two days in. It aint easy but it's possible. Gonna do it for Mom. Thanks for the help. Love ya" DL (male)
UPDATE:"Day four. The Imodium really works. My dealer called last night and I didn't answer. That's a first. I took benedril last night and finally got a good night sleep. It's definitely working. I came clean to my church group so I have accountability. I'm sticking with it. I have to it was costing me 100 dollars a day. That's 2300 dollars a month. NO MORE. Thank You Jorge. GOD bless you for you are a blessing to many." DL (male)
"Hello from London, UK... I'm 21 years old, at university studying... I was a functioning addict for about a year... This drug has ripped my family apart. So I went cold turkey using your advice! Today is Day 3 - I woke up this morning, and I've never felt better. This is the first time in a whole year I have walked around my own hometown sober. I've got a spring in my step and yes this was the hardest battle I've ever faced! But I read and read and read and read anything and everything on your website and your advice Jorge is the best around buddy! No relapse for me hopefully - already changed my mobile number so no more 'Where are you?' dealer texts! Love you Jorge, you've saved me and my family." AR (male) UK
UPDATE:"Hey Jorge, Your reply means so so much to me... Yes it's Day 4 and I feel great - no physical symptoms anymore, all gone! Love you man" AR (male) UK
"I thank God that I found your page. I am amazed that your plan of quitting cold turkey with OTC drugs worked for my boyfriend. On the first day which was yesterday he took 12mg of Immodium and 2 capsules of Tagamet just about every 6-8 hours. Along with that he only took 2 Valerian root capsules 1 dose of NyQuil and 2 naproxen This morning he says his body is good... He is just falling to sleep,for the first time right now. He walked a little today and yesterday. He has eaten 1 peanut butter sandwich, 1 banana and 3 eggs. You are a blessing sent from God... I can definitely say you have a remarkable insight and plan for detoxing. May God bless you and your family abundantly and bountifully because you got to be rewarded for your due diligence, faithfulness, care and serenity. Lastly, he just said to me "I can't believe this my body has never ever felt like this before". I see the difference in him... Thankful 2 U" TB (girlfriend hleping boyfriend)
"Day 3! Boom! Starting to think I can do this... Making big changes, refocusing and planning relocation to FL. Starting to feel emotion again. So weird... it's not easy. But I'm focused. One day at a time. Never looking back. Thank you, Jorge." DH (male)
UPDATE:"Day 4!! I know I'm not out of the woods yet. The real test will be when I get bored. Trying to stay busy. Have a lot of new goals. Never looking back. Thank You. Your website and communication keep me going. Thank you." DH (male)
UPDATE:"Awesome!! Thank you! Day 5 was a success! On day 6... I have read the section and it is helping!!!! Great info on the site, very helpful!! Staying busy, staying positive, forever grateful!" DH (male)
"Hi Jorge, just wanted to relay our gratitude, your website gave me a glimmer of hope and sage, honest advice. Our son, has been clean over 8 months and is doing well, enrolled in college and completed 6 months of out patient rehab. I have told numerous people about your website. We decided to be honest about what Grant was going through, our families, community and friends have been absolutely wonderful. We decided to embrace our "new normal" and would recommend opening up about addiction. It really does take a village. Just wanted to reach out and give a sincere thank you, you were and continue to be a life saver. Thank you." SB (mother helping son)
44 Days clean: "Hey just wanted to let you know we're still clean. Just got a house now that al of our money isnt out the window. I feel like i woke up from a LONG nightmare, it feels awesome. Im losing weight and feeling more healthy and stronger every day. Thanks for the support. I only took a half of a sub for three days and i did it! My husband needed more but hes off subs and all also. Finally, we are enjoying life with our baby and picking up the pieces of what we lost to dope. Thanks,.." JC (female)
UPDATE: "Hi Jorge, I don't remember which email I used but I would email you in desperation about my husband and I that were both struggling with heroin addiction. I just wanted to let you know I have been clean from all substances for 2 years and 3 months now. I almost lost my son to CPS and that made me finally quit cold turkey. I struggle a lot picking up the pieces from my active addiction and still do some what. My husband was still using but has been on methadone for 6 months and is now trying to withdrawal off that. I got my son back within 3 months of being clean and now have a beautiful daughter. I am also in the process of landing a career that will really turn my life around. This website gave me the first glimpse of hope that I could be free of addiction, so Thank You!! I attend meetings regularly as well as run them. I have a sponsor and am ever vigilant in the fight against addiction. Again I just wanted to thank you for this website and the information and hope it provides. Thanks," JC (female)
"Day 3! Boom! Starting to think I can do this... Making big changes, refocusing and planning relocation to FL. Starting to feel emotion again. So weird... it's not easy. But I'm focused. One day at a time. Never looking back. Thank you, Jorge." DH (male)
UPDATE:"Day 4!! I know I'm not out of the woods yet. The real test will be when I get bored. Trying to stay busy. Have a lot of new goals. Never looking back. Thank You. Your website and communication keep me going. Thank you." DH (male)
UPDATE:"Awesome!! Thank you! Day 5 was a success! On day 6... I have read the section and it is helping!!!! Great info on the site, very helpful!! Staying busy, staying positive, forever grateful!" DH (male)
"Hi Jorge, just wanted to relay our gratitude, your website gave me a glimmer of hope and sage, honest advice. Our son, has been clean over 8 months and is doing well, enrolled in college and completed 6 months of out patient rehab. I have told numerous people about your website. We decided to be honest about what Grant was going through, our families, community and friends have been absolutely wonderful. We decided to embrace our "new normal" and would recommend opening up about addiction. It really does take a village. Just wanted to reach out and give a sincere thank you, you were and continue to be a life saver. Thank you." SB (mother helping son)
44 Days clean: "Hey just wanted to let you know we're still clean. Just got a house now that al of our money isnt out the window. I feel like i woke up from a LONG nightmare, it feels awesome. Im losing weight and feeling more healthy and stronger every day. Thanks for the support. I only took a half of a sub for three days and i did it! My husband needed more but hes off subs and all also. Finally, we are enjoying life with our baby and picking up the pieces of what we lost to dope. Thanks,.." JC (female)
UPDATE: "Hi Jorge, I don't remember which email I used but I would email you in desperation about my husband and I that were both struggling with heroin addiction. I just wanted to let you know I have been clean from all substances for 2 years and 3 months now. I almost lost my son to CPS and that made me finally quit cold turkey. I struggle a lot picking up the pieces from my active addiction and still do some what. My husband was still using but has been on methadone for 6 months and is now trying to withdrawal off that. I got my son back within 3 months of being clean and now have a beautiful daughter. I am also in the process of landing a career that will really turn my life around. This website gave me the first glimpse of hope that I could be free of addiction, so Thank You!! I attend meetings regularly as well as run them. I have a sponsor and am ever vigilant in the fight against addiction. Again I just wanted to thank you for this website and the information and hope it provides. Thanks," JC (female)
"Hi Jorge,.. Yesterday was my two month anniversary!! And my one month anniversary from cigarettes... still with my girl working on doing everything right. I so agree about the music and movies... Wish me luck, I´ll keep you updated. Thanks again. All the best, today and always.. Take care." AO (male)
UPDATE: 6 Months Clean: "Hi Jorge, I wanted to share with you my six month anniversary. I´m still not smoking cigarettes either and I´m going on a month without weed. I´ve done most of the things you recommend on your website such as listen to good music and only watch uplifting movies (me and my gf have banished tv from our lives as well)... I feel strong and happy... and I´m loving life for the first time EVER. I´m also going back to school next week to get certified... You´ve been a great support and I periodically go back to your website to re-read some of your articles as a reminder of what I left behind. I´ve had plenty of temptations but have overcome them with grace. I don´t look at porn anymore and I definately guard my thoughts, as they are the root of our actions. Thank you for being such a great support for all of the heroin addicts out there as well as us addicts in recovery. God bless you. I´ll keep you updated... Take care" AO (male)
UPDATE: 1 Year Clean: "Hi Jorge,.. Hope you´re doing great. Today is my one year anniversary!! I made it a whole year, one of many to come, with the help of god. My wife´s about seven months pregnant and everything is flowing beautifully. I´m still training BJJ (jiu-jitsu) and working out daily and I´m taking the test to get certified... I want to thank you once again for all your good advice and the energy you send to all of us former addicts as well as the those who are in the midst of addiction who contact you daily. God knows this world needs more people like you. God bless you... Take care" AO (male)
UPDATE: 2 Years Clean: "Hi Jorge, How are you? Hope you´re doing great. I wanted to share my 2 year anniversary with you, which was on April the 15th. My life is like a dream now... I have a baby boy, a wife, a home, work, I´m happy... what more could I ask for? Once again, thanks for all your support. Take care my friend. Talk to you a year from now ;) un gran abrazo" AO (male)
"Jorge, I haven't given you an update in a long time on my son. Next month will be a year that my son had been off heroin,.. He is still doing good. He looks good and has gained some weight. It's nice to have my son back... I will always be grateful to you for your help... Please send me your address, I have wanted to send you a card and some money to help you help others... Thank you so much for everything,..." GA (mother helping son)
"my body is pretty miserable but my brain is putting a good fight... your mails gives me strength even though i now that everything is on me btw i changed my phone my dealer cant find me if he try :D just one more thing mate, few months when we spoke i said no way physical activities can help if ur on withdrawal but once i played footbal(soccer) with friends and man i didnt feel the withdrawal... anyways you sure know your stuff.. and gr8 u made this site. ill write you later.THANK YOU. this time i will do it all the way...im half way trough" GP (male)
UPDATE: "its my day 5 and im going to work :) yea im trying to be positive im listening to your advices and my body... i have a feeling that i owe you bcs you dont ask anything but ur with me 100% and i really appreciate it i think you can imagine.. ok im going to eat soup now :) i slept 45 mins today hehe its going to be ok im gonna drop this awful thing and have my life back. today i went out to see a friend and i smelled the summer man! my nose works. life is much more worth than best high i had. thank you for being with me. talk to you later. all the best:)" GP (male)
UPDATE: 6 Months Clean: "Hi Jorge, I wanted to share with you my six month anniversary. I´m still not smoking cigarettes either and I´m going on a month without weed. I´ve done most of the things you recommend on your website such as listen to good music and only watch uplifting movies (me and my gf have banished tv from our lives as well)... I feel strong and happy... and I´m loving life for the first time EVER. I´m also going back to school next week to get certified... You´ve been a great support and I periodically go back to your website to re-read some of your articles as a reminder of what I left behind. I´ve had plenty of temptations but have overcome them with grace. I don´t look at porn anymore and I definately guard my thoughts, as they are the root of our actions. Thank you for being such a great support for all of the heroin addicts out there as well as us addicts in recovery. God bless you. I´ll keep you updated... Take care" AO (male)
UPDATE: 1 Year Clean: "Hi Jorge,.. Hope you´re doing great. Today is my one year anniversary!! I made it a whole year, one of many to come, with the help of god. My wife´s about seven months pregnant and everything is flowing beautifully. I´m still training BJJ (jiu-jitsu) and working out daily and I´m taking the test to get certified... I want to thank you once again for all your good advice and the energy you send to all of us former addicts as well as the those who are in the midst of addiction who contact you daily. God knows this world needs more people like you. God bless you... Take care" AO (male)
UPDATE: 2 Years Clean: "Hi Jorge, How are you? Hope you´re doing great. I wanted to share my 2 year anniversary with you, which was on April the 15th. My life is like a dream now... I have a baby boy, a wife, a home, work, I´m happy... what more could I ask for? Once again, thanks for all your support. Take care my friend. Talk to you a year from now ;) un gran abrazo" AO (male)
"Jorge, I haven't given you an update in a long time on my son. Next month will be a year that my son had been off heroin,.. He is still doing good. He looks good and has gained some weight. It's nice to have my son back... I will always be grateful to you for your help... Please send me your address, I have wanted to send you a card and some money to help you help others... Thank you so much for everything,..." GA (mother helping son)
"my body is pretty miserable but my brain is putting a good fight... your mails gives me strength even though i now that everything is on me btw i changed my phone my dealer cant find me if he try :D just one more thing mate, few months when we spoke i said no way physical activities can help if ur on withdrawal but once i played footbal(soccer) with friends and man i didnt feel the withdrawal... anyways you sure know your stuff.. and gr8 u made this site. ill write you later.THANK YOU. this time i will do it all the way...im half way trough" GP (male)
UPDATE: "its my day 5 and im going to work :) yea im trying to be positive im listening to your advices and my body... i have a feeling that i owe you bcs you dont ask anything but ur with me 100% and i really appreciate it i think you can imagine.. ok im going to eat soup now :) i slept 45 mins today hehe its going to be ok im gonna drop this awful thing and have my life back. today i went out to see a friend and i smelled the summer man! my nose works. life is much more worth than best high i had. thank you for being with me. talk to you later. all the best:)" GP (male)
UPDATE: "i just returned home, had a shower again :) hehehe my stomach is coming back to life and everything else :) so im very good now i feel a lot stronger in my body. your support means VERY VERY much man. tnx yet again. cheers! :)" GP (male)
UPDATE: 1 Month Clean:"didnt touch h for more than a mont and a half... its great to have ur life back.. i dont even smoke weed or drink beer actually very very rare" GP (male)
UPDATE: "Life is great i cant believe i was wasting it with something like heroin, the high is so not worth it, i would return all my "greatest heroin highs" for a 1 day of str8, my brain works better, i have tons of self esteem, i feel much smarter and relaxed..." GP (male)
UPDATE: 1 Year Clean: "hi man... im still heroin free and mostly other drugs aswell..." yeah i dont smoke cigarettes since january forgot all about that hehe... but heroin and drugs are the least of my problems coz i dont crave them... best regards to you mate.. stay cool..." GP (male)
UPDATE: 2 Years Clean: "hey jorge you probably dont remember me but we spoke some time ago... and i just wanted to let ya know that im dope free since and to wish you and youre family merry christmas and ha happy new year!..." GP (male)
UPDATE: 4 Years Clean: "hello Jorge! i hope you are doing good... i just want to give you a little update on my status. its now 4 years that im clean of heroin. no other opiates too... i want to say thank you again bcs you helped me a lot with your emails... anyways nice to see your site is growing and that you still help people in trouble. i wish you all the best mate and stay safe!" GP (male)
UPDATE: 5 Years Clean: "hey Jorge! hope you are doing good man... just wanted to let you know its now 5 years dope free... thank you!" GP (male)
UPDATE: 6 Years Clean: "hi Jorge! I hope you are doing good :) i almost forgot that today is the 6th year of heroin free... damn the time that flies so fast. thank you for the help man i will always be grateful.. stay cool mr fernandez :)" GP (male)
"Dear Jorge... I then went to a 30 day treatment... I MADE IT... 6 months now. It was my fantasy for so long... I read your website for hours in between my bouts of withdrawal. at the time i never imagined I'd make it out alive. Is my life compltely fixed? no i wouldnt say that. But I've sure accomplished a lot of goals I never thought I would. I have fixed almost all the relationships I put in danger I'm back in school... and I'm just moving out of a sober house. I can't believe the journey I've been on and I feel so happy to be one of the very few people who have made it this far. Thanks for all your help.." ES (male)
"This helped me more than any rehab center, website, whatever. Thank you so much. Words cannot even express how much this helped me..." AR (female)
UPDATE: 1 Month Clean:"didnt touch h for more than a mont and a half... its great to have ur life back.. i dont even smoke weed or drink beer actually very very rare" GP (male)
UPDATE: "Life is great i cant believe i was wasting it with something like heroin, the high is so not worth it, i would return all my "greatest heroin highs" for a 1 day of str8, my brain works better, i have tons of self esteem, i feel much smarter and relaxed..." GP (male)
UPDATE: 1 Year Clean: "hi man... im still heroin free and mostly other drugs aswell..." yeah i dont smoke cigarettes since january forgot all about that hehe... but heroin and drugs are the least of my problems coz i dont crave them... best regards to you mate.. stay cool..." GP (male)
UPDATE: 2 Years Clean: "hey jorge you probably dont remember me but we spoke some time ago... and i just wanted to let ya know that im dope free since and to wish you and youre family merry christmas and ha happy new year!..." GP (male)
UPDATE: 4 Years Clean: "hello Jorge! i hope you are doing good... i just want to give you a little update on my status. its now 4 years that im clean of heroin. no other opiates too... i want to say thank you again bcs you helped me a lot with your emails... anyways nice to see your site is growing and that you still help people in trouble. i wish you all the best mate and stay safe!" GP (male)
UPDATE: 5 Years Clean: "hey Jorge! hope you are doing good man... just wanted to let you know its now 5 years dope free... thank you!" GP (male)
UPDATE: 6 Years Clean: "hi Jorge! I hope you are doing good :) i almost forgot that today is the 6th year of heroin free... damn the time that flies so fast. thank you for the help man i will always be grateful.. stay cool mr fernandez :)" GP (male)
"Dear Jorge... I then went to a 30 day treatment... I MADE IT... 6 months now. It was my fantasy for so long... I read your website for hours in between my bouts of withdrawal. at the time i never imagined I'd make it out alive. Is my life compltely fixed? no i wouldnt say that. But I've sure accomplished a lot of goals I never thought I would. I have fixed almost all the relationships I put in danger I'm back in school... and I'm just moving out of a sober house. I can't believe the journey I've been on and I feel so happy to be one of the very few people who have made it this far. Thanks for all your help.." ES (male)
"This helped me more than any rehab center, website, whatever. Thank you so much. Words cannot even express how much this helped me..." AR (female)
"Hello... just read avidly your website on how to stop using, i am gonna try all you said. Thank you so much i never thought a website on stopping would make so much impact on me.." DG (female)
"Im 32 hrs in on my cold turkey war and it is kicking my butt but i will prevail all the med is helping alot more then i thought it would thanks for all the tips..." KC (male)
"48 hrs I'm still going good. I'm doing this. Feel like crap in stomach etc but klonopine helping nerves. Going to church in the Morning. Actually cleaning house this morning. I owe this all to god and you George. Thanks from bottom of my heart... What a miracle... Gracias" RS (female)
"today its 4 days.. fill bit better today and get out for run and get properly sweat hope i will get same sleep... of course i will not give up... it will be crazy to back to this ""... never again never coz never want to have this detox again.. want to enjoy my kids and wife... i will not brake thank u from all heart..." RD (male)
UPDATE: Day 7: "today its day nr7... I fill better a bit and start eat as well... i will not brake and be strong... its big fight with my self my body and hope i win... thanks u r with me and u care about my life iven u don't know me i realy wish to meet u one day and to say thank u face to face..." RD (male)
UPDATE: Day 10: "Hello my virtual friend. Just to let u know im no smoke alredy from 13 days... im geting better slowlly but i will stay cler and never again im happy it take that long to get clear otherwise if it will be easy i will start again and quit again but its "" hard and i will not be that strong secound time so NO never again.thank u..." RD (male)
"I just wanted to drop a note to say thank you... I am now going on 5 days clean after quitting heroin cold turkey. I am more inspired and determined as ever to keep going and fighting thanks to the site. I did it without any help from meds or anything while taking care of my 2 boys (ages 2 and 6)... Your site has been a lifesaver literally for help with battling depression and ideas to get me up and out again (and using up extra kid energy lol). Thank you once again. I've quit about 3 times over the last 4 months but something feels different this time. I finally made up my mind and did it. I need the change desperately... I now have family supporting and helping and your site to get me through... time for big changes for me and I wont let myself be brought back down. Thank you so much..." CA (female)
"Jorge, may God bless you! Thank you for taking the time to share your story and your words. Your words have giving me the strengh to carry on. Giving me hope and a way to kick once and for all, enough is enough! Thank you. Day 2 of a better life! Many thanks.." AT (male)
"I just wanted to email you and let you know I finally sucked it up and I am now 3 days clean I'm starting to feel better... normal... I'm so happy and I couldn't have decided to do this without your help and support... thank you so much I'm finally getting my life back slowly but surely..." CJ (female)
"I am on the morning of detox day 3. Your site is a life saver. Thank you so much for putting it together." ES (female)
"Hey brother just to let you know its day 3 and im doin great thanks to you. Man i cant thank you enough. I can and will do this!!! Thanks again George much love and blessings to you. May God continue to Bless You!" RB (male)
"Im 32 hrs in on my cold turkey war and it is kicking my butt but i will prevail all the med is helping alot more then i thought it would thanks for all the tips..." KC (male)
"48 hrs I'm still going good. I'm doing this. Feel like crap in stomach etc but klonopine helping nerves. Going to church in the Morning. Actually cleaning house this morning. I owe this all to god and you George. Thanks from bottom of my heart... What a miracle... Gracias" RS (female)
"today its 4 days.. fill bit better today and get out for run and get properly sweat hope i will get same sleep... of course i will not give up... it will be crazy to back to this ""... never again never coz never want to have this detox again.. want to enjoy my kids and wife... i will not brake thank u from all heart..." RD (male)
UPDATE: Day 7: "today its day nr7... I fill better a bit and start eat as well... i will not brake and be strong... its big fight with my self my body and hope i win... thanks u r with me and u care about my life iven u don't know me i realy wish to meet u one day and to say thank u face to face..." RD (male)
UPDATE: Day 10: "Hello my virtual friend. Just to let u know im no smoke alredy from 13 days... im geting better slowlly but i will stay cler and never again im happy it take that long to get clear otherwise if it will be easy i will start again and quit again but its "" hard and i will not be that strong secound time so NO never again.thank u..." RD (male)
"I just wanted to drop a note to say thank you... I am now going on 5 days clean after quitting heroin cold turkey. I am more inspired and determined as ever to keep going and fighting thanks to the site. I did it without any help from meds or anything while taking care of my 2 boys (ages 2 and 6)... Your site has been a lifesaver literally for help with battling depression and ideas to get me up and out again (and using up extra kid energy lol). Thank you once again. I've quit about 3 times over the last 4 months but something feels different this time. I finally made up my mind and did it. I need the change desperately... I now have family supporting and helping and your site to get me through... time for big changes for me and I wont let myself be brought back down. Thank you so much..." CA (female)
"Jorge, may God bless you! Thank you for taking the time to share your story and your words. Your words have giving me the strengh to carry on. Giving me hope and a way to kick once and for all, enough is enough! Thank you. Day 2 of a better life! Many thanks.." AT (male)
"I just wanted to email you and let you know I finally sucked it up and I am now 3 days clean I'm starting to feel better... normal... I'm so happy and I couldn't have decided to do this without your help and support... thank you so much I'm finally getting my life back slowly but surely..." CJ (female)
"I am on the morning of detox day 3. Your site is a life saver. Thank you so much for putting it together." ES (female)
"Hey brother just to let you know its day 3 and im doin great thanks to you. Man i cant thank you enough. I can and will do this!!! Thanks again George much love and blessings to you. May God continue to Bless You!" RB (male)
"I've been reading your website for weeks and tnite just decided I gotta go for it, deleted all my numbers and chucked all my kit.!!! You've inspired me. I will suceed... it was really nice to receive your email, that extra boost of support. i'm on day 3 now,... i can get a new routine going (i'm going a different route to work... i was really pleased to find your website as its so real, and i'm doing this alone so it made me realize how many of us there are out there, thanks again..." MB (female)
"Thank you your site is helping me alot.im a 17 year old girl going through hell like you said but ill do this everyone will see.Ill be better, So thank you again you have changed another life... Me and mom are so greatful you made this site. Im sick as hell as you said but I'm doing this its been 3 days for me and im starting to feel alittle better. Anyways thank you have changed my life THANK YOU!!!!" SB (female)
"Thank you so much. On hour 20 hours of helping detoxing my boyfriend. He said this by far has been the "easiest". He is eating, still in a bad spot but the combo of OTC and fluids it's far better than I could hope for. Thank u for a spot where I could find some realistic help" CS (girlfriend helping boyfriend)
"Hi George, im on day3 been taking imodium it is working I still got the mental s*it going on been cring and stuff after I read this it inspired me to carry on. I really think your right about the music. thank you for this write up. GOD BLESS YOU !!" FP (male)
"Hi Jorge I'm on day 7! Your words are an inspiration mate you've helped me get this far!... I'm slowly but surely thinking about taking again less and less by taking long walks with the kid and the dog...! I've just had my first workout in months after many sleepless nights... your page has instilled in me has given me belief I can control myself. Regards.." LT (male)
"I cannot express how grateful I am for your website. I was able to quit my 4-6 bag a day habit cold turkey after finding your website and following your instructions. I believe this was the best method for me as every bit of that hell I experienced is what terrifies me to even think of a relapse. Winning the fight has made me proud. I don't remember the last time I felt this good about myself. I am a 37 yr old mother of 2. I work, own my own home,... I'm following your advice on how to stay clean and prevent relapse. I can only hope and pray for the best. Anyways, thank you so much. You are an amazing person to whom I owe my life to. Thank you so much..." KS (female)
UPDATE: "I'm @ 6 days!! I didn't read about your story until after the email. I'm from Mass too. The other side of the state,"". Still can't thank you enough. May god bless you. Iam praying for you and your son.." KS (female)
"Thank you your site is helping me alot.im a 17 year old girl going through hell like you said but ill do this everyone will see.Ill be better, So thank you again you have changed another life... Me and mom are so greatful you made this site. Im sick as hell as you said but I'm doing this its been 3 days for me and im starting to feel alittle better. Anyways thank you have changed my life THANK YOU!!!!" SB (female)
"Thank you so much. On hour 20 hours of helping detoxing my boyfriend. He said this by far has been the "easiest". He is eating, still in a bad spot but the combo of OTC and fluids it's far better than I could hope for. Thank u for a spot where I could find some realistic help" CS (girlfriend helping boyfriend)
"Hi George, im on day3 been taking imodium it is working I still got the mental s*it going on been cring and stuff after I read this it inspired me to carry on. I really think your right about the music. thank you for this write up. GOD BLESS YOU !!" FP (male)
"Hi Jorge I'm on day 7! Your words are an inspiration mate you've helped me get this far!... I'm slowly but surely thinking about taking again less and less by taking long walks with the kid and the dog...! I've just had my first workout in months after many sleepless nights... your page has instilled in me has given me belief I can control myself. Regards.." LT (male)
"I cannot express how grateful I am for your website. I was able to quit my 4-6 bag a day habit cold turkey after finding your website and following your instructions. I believe this was the best method for me as every bit of that hell I experienced is what terrifies me to even think of a relapse. Winning the fight has made me proud. I don't remember the last time I felt this good about myself. I am a 37 yr old mother of 2. I work, own my own home,... I'm following your advice on how to stay clean and prevent relapse. I can only hope and pray for the best. Anyways, thank you so much. You are an amazing person to whom I owe my life to. Thank you so much..." KS (female)
UPDATE: "I'm @ 6 days!! I didn't read about your story until after the email. I'm from Mass too. The other side of the state,"". Still can't thank you enough. May god bless you. Iam praying for you and your son.." KS (female)
"hi george. i am 8 days clean and im feeling much better than day 1. im glad that i found this website and juz wanna say THANK YOU for ur amazing articles. i am not giving up and not even touching the hits again because i am so scared to death of withdrawals. and im sure ppl who read ur blog will pass all the nightmares too. and again thank u for ur tips and helps. i am so glad that i read ur article again and again. sincerly..." HL (male)
"Hi Jorge, Thank you so much for your advice and words of encouragement during an extremely stressful time. My boyfriend has been so genuinely happy.., and he's been staying home with family, watching movies, hiking with me, and even his music has changed! It's so incredible having him back to his normal self and I can't believe the change I've noticed in just one week! He's cut off all the negative influences in his life, and despite living in the center of a city filled with drugs and crime, he's stayed mentally strong and resisted the urge to use again. I have so much faith in him and I'm loving and supporting him on this journey,... He no longer expresses a desire to get high. I know this journey will be long, but with your advice and his willpower we are definitely off to a great start! From the bottom of my heart, thank you! HG (female helping boyfriend)
"Hi Jorge... its been 6 days now since ive stoped using heroin... I used meds and they helped massively... I did as u told me and came clean to my parents about everything..." MG (male)
"George, "" was in fact detoxing himself cold turkey this week. He was well enough to see me yesterday. As soon as I saw him I knew he was different. He looked good for once in a long time, he had an energy and sort of glow to him that I havnt seen in months. He was smiling, laughing, and seemed to be the man I fell in love with... It was so beautiful to see him acting like his old self and to see him in such a good place. He even decided to quit smoking cigarettes. I really believe that he is making a real effort to fix himself. All we need to do now is keep him away from the junk and cultivate this positivity. I've been reading up on your site about how to do this... I just want to thank you again for talking with me. Because of your advice to always conduct myself in a "kind and loving manner" I think that most of all helped the situation as far as I'm concerned. You planted that seed in my head to be conscious of this always, and for that Im so glad that I found this site and contacted you. Thanks for your impact..." CA (girlfriend helping boyfriend)
"As of today I am 4 days no heroin. Im shakey. Anxious... I am headed out in a few to walk. And walk some more. I dont know what to say or do right now. I WANT TO STAY STRONG!!! I do want my life back!!! AM (male)
"I would like to tell you that my youngest son is now in treatment and I pray he takes this chance to change his life for the better. Thanks again." AW (father helping son)
"I'm doin it! I startd snortn oxy's 3 yrs ago and last year it turnd into snortn herion! im on day 3 and already feel better! ive been followin ur cold turkey method! thank u doesnt cut it! But thats all i got thank u! ur givin me my life BACK!" GS (male)
"Hiya Jorge, just wanted to say your page is a great inspiration and practical tool for quitting. My boyfriend and I are both so sick of this lifestyle and everything that comes with. The never having money, the constant worry about having enough or getting busted, the lying to friends and family. We've tried before, but now after reading your site we've realized we CAN do this" AF (female)
"Hi Jorge, Thank you so much for your advice and words of encouragement during an extremely stressful time. My boyfriend has been so genuinely happy.., and he's been staying home with family, watching movies, hiking with me, and even his music has changed! It's so incredible having him back to his normal self and I can't believe the change I've noticed in just one week! He's cut off all the negative influences in his life, and despite living in the center of a city filled with drugs and crime, he's stayed mentally strong and resisted the urge to use again. I have so much faith in him and I'm loving and supporting him on this journey,... He no longer expresses a desire to get high. I know this journey will be long, but with your advice and his willpower we are definitely off to a great start! From the bottom of my heart, thank you! HG (female helping boyfriend)
"Hi Jorge... its been 6 days now since ive stoped using heroin... I used meds and they helped massively... I did as u told me and came clean to my parents about everything..." MG (male)
"George, "" was in fact detoxing himself cold turkey this week. He was well enough to see me yesterday. As soon as I saw him I knew he was different. He looked good for once in a long time, he had an energy and sort of glow to him that I havnt seen in months. He was smiling, laughing, and seemed to be the man I fell in love with... It was so beautiful to see him acting like his old self and to see him in such a good place. He even decided to quit smoking cigarettes. I really believe that he is making a real effort to fix himself. All we need to do now is keep him away from the junk and cultivate this positivity. I've been reading up on your site about how to do this... I just want to thank you again for talking with me. Because of your advice to always conduct myself in a "kind and loving manner" I think that most of all helped the situation as far as I'm concerned. You planted that seed in my head to be conscious of this always, and for that Im so glad that I found this site and contacted you. Thanks for your impact..." CA (girlfriend helping boyfriend)
"As of today I am 4 days no heroin. Im shakey. Anxious... I am headed out in a few to walk. And walk some more. I dont know what to say or do right now. I WANT TO STAY STRONG!!! I do want my life back!!! AM (male)
"I would like to tell you that my youngest son is now in treatment and I pray he takes this chance to change his life for the better. Thanks again." AW (father helping son)
"I'm doin it! I startd snortn oxy's 3 yrs ago and last year it turnd into snortn herion! im on day 3 and already feel better! ive been followin ur cold turkey method! thank u doesnt cut it! But thats all i got thank u! ur givin me my life BACK!" GS (male)
"Hiya Jorge, just wanted to say your page is a great inspiration and practical tool for quitting. My boyfriend and I are both so sick of this lifestyle and everything that comes with. The never having money, the constant worry about having enough or getting busted, the lying to friends and family. We've tried before, but now after reading your site we've realized we CAN do this" AF (female)
"Hello, Thank you for your website. This website has helped me quit... finally, after sooo many years... i cant thank you enough... thank you and god bless.!!" BP (male)
"Hello... I am 4 days clean... I have been reading on your website (quitting for men) and it is exactly what I needed. Thank You for all your hard work. I will be reading it over and over for support and encouragement. I will also browse other parts of the site as well. Thank you again..." MF (male)
"Hi, Your website has been an invaluable source of information and encouragement to me. Today is day 6 of sobriety for me... I am exercising again... Again thank you so much for the site, it has definitely changed my life! Thank you so much for your time and positive energy!..." BG (male)
"I am on day 10 of quitting cold turkey. First time in my life that i did not quit in jail... I am slowly reaching out and being honest that I have ten days clean. It is humbling, but I know the truth is the only way. I have broken the physical addiction, now I have to break the mental addiction... It is the first thing I have done for the past year when I wake up, I need to make a new life, new habits. I don't know how and I don't want to use again. This site is awesome... I am not a slave to heroin today. This is the first day I actually feel some what decent... Thank you." MG (female)
"I appreciate your insight on this site...Im on day 10 now and feel all the way back to normal... I never thought I could be one of those people to go cold turkey. It can be done! Taking hot showers and exercising really helps along with upbeat music. Thanks again for changing my life and getting me back on track. Take care.." CJ (male)
"I want to thank you for sharing your storey on ur site. I cried almost the whole time bc there were so many similarities in our stories. Im now 21 and hav been hooked on herion since i was 17. Ive been to 4 treatment centers and none seem to ever work for me. Today is my first day detoxing and i kno im going to hav a horrible week but i simply cannot live my life like this anymore. I just wanted to say thankyou for your story and your over the counter meds recommendations. It was so sad to hear about your son and i promise you i will keep him in my prayers. Please pray for me too if u have a chance, i need all the prayers i can get... hopefully will b starting back at school on the 16th if i can get through this. God bless and thankyou again for your story..." AZ (female)
"Amazingly stumbled across ur site by the grace of God!!!I have a beautiful wife and 3 teenage kids 17 boy and 14 twins boy and girl ,I was at the end man,what felt like minutes from death not from being sick I had all my works and dope,I just was numb. i have no idea why I had a good life ,just couldn't feel it.1 day looked at my daughters eyes and she says "dad why are your eyes like that?" I knew why, I walked outta the house dumped my stuff down the storm drain broke my rigs and sent the wife and kids to stay at her sisters. And because of this site am 6 days clean.am doing it cold turkey so I remember the pain I'm going thru,and NEVER will forget it,.. I had to write to say Thanks Bro for Living and caring for those who WILL learn to love and care for themselves." CG (male)
"Hi, Just wanted to say THANK YOU!!!... I found myself on the internet and then I found your site. I honestly feel better for just reading what you wrote and I have no doubt that your words have helped lots of other users get over this. Only on day 3 clean, have to keep working (self employed) which is hard but now I have some ideas from what you wrote that should help. You must be some kind of Saint - thank you thank you thank you.." JJ (male)
"Hello... I am 4 days clean... I have been reading on your website (quitting for men) and it is exactly what I needed. Thank You for all your hard work. I will be reading it over and over for support and encouragement. I will also browse other parts of the site as well. Thank you again..." MF (male)
"Hi, Your website has been an invaluable source of information and encouragement to me. Today is day 6 of sobriety for me... I am exercising again... Again thank you so much for the site, it has definitely changed my life! Thank you so much for your time and positive energy!..." BG (male)
"I am on day 10 of quitting cold turkey. First time in my life that i did not quit in jail... I am slowly reaching out and being honest that I have ten days clean. It is humbling, but I know the truth is the only way. I have broken the physical addiction, now I have to break the mental addiction... It is the first thing I have done for the past year when I wake up, I need to make a new life, new habits. I don't know how and I don't want to use again. This site is awesome... I am not a slave to heroin today. This is the first day I actually feel some what decent... Thank you." MG (female)
"I appreciate your insight on this site...Im on day 10 now and feel all the way back to normal... I never thought I could be one of those people to go cold turkey. It can be done! Taking hot showers and exercising really helps along with upbeat music. Thanks again for changing my life and getting me back on track. Take care.." CJ (male)
"I want to thank you for sharing your storey on ur site. I cried almost the whole time bc there were so many similarities in our stories. Im now 21 and hav been hooked on herion since i was 17. Ive been to 4 treatment centers and none seem to ever work for me. Today is my first day detoxing and i kno im going to hav a horrible week but i simply cannot live my life like this anymore. I just wanted to say thankyou for your story and your over the counter meds recommendations. It was so sad to hear about your son and i promise you i will keep him in my prayers. Please pray for me too if u have a chance, i need all the prayers i can get... hopefully will b starting back at school on the 16th if i can get through this. God bless and thankyou again for your story..." AZ (female)
"Amazingly stumbled across ur site by the grace of God!!!I have a beautiful wife and 3 teenage kids 17 boy and 14 twins boy and girl ,I was at the end man,what felt like minutes from death not from being sick I had all my works and dope,I just was numb. i have no idea why I had a good life ,just couldn't feel it.1 day looked at my daughters eyes and she says "dad why are your eyes like that?" I knew why, I walked outta the house dumped my stuff down the storm drain broke my rigs and sent the wife and kids to stay at her sisters. And because of this site am 6 days clean.am doing it cold turkey so I remember the pain I'm going thru,and NEVER will forget it,.. I had to write to say Thanks Bro for Living and caring for those who WILL learn to love and care for themselves." CG (male)
"Hi, Just wanted to say THANK YOU!!!... I found myself on the internet and then I found your site. I honestly feel better for just reading what you wrote and I have no doubt that your words have helped lots of other users get over this. Only on day 3 clean, have to keep working (self employed) which is hard but now I have some ideas from what you wrote that should help. You must be some kind of Saint - thank you thank you thank you.." JJ (male)
"Good morning Jorge,... I have been clean for almost 6 months. I am a grateful recovering heroin addict. My mom found your website, and I followed your advice for quitting heroin cold turkey step by step... And since your advice was so helpful to me and my family I would like to use some of your advice on my blog... And again thank you so much for what you do with your blog you really help alot of people. Sincerely,." CV (female)
"Dear Jorge, thank you for your website. It was instrumental in getting me off my "" and finally quitting. I'm on day/night 4 and have only been taking loperamide for withdrawal... I have felt little to no w/d after having used a lot... for a long time... I've been taking 12 mg in the morning and 12 before bed... I can't wait til I rid my life of this addiction. Sincerely,..." CM (male)
UPDATE: "Hey Jorge I'm 15 minutes from being a week clean. I can't be prouder but am trying to stay humble and not get too cocky. New year new life... Thankful & grateful as always,..." CM (male)
"Thank you so much for the pointers, it's been rough but I'm on day 4 cold turkey and starting to feel better. Regards," RO (male)
UPDATE: "Day 8 I feel great,... Thanks Jorge for this site,I know you hear it a lot, but you saved my life with this. you have a site to be proud of and will definately donate when I feel upto getting out and about! thanks brutha, I don't say this very much, but love ya" CG (male)
UPDATE: Day 10: "Thanks for the reply Jorge,... i gotta say it's been 4 years since my head has been clear and definately cold turkey will never let me forget what I went thru to become 10 days Clean!!! WOOT!!! Your an inspiration as well as a God send Thank You again from the bottom of my heart, couldn't have done it without this site to keep me motivated. much love!" CG (male)
UPDATE: 6 Weeks clean: "Hey Jorge.. Been clean now thanks to you, for 6 weeks and I'm finally clear headed and feel 100% I owe it all to you man ,ur a true insperation to all of us who visit your site. Just wanna say thank you again for everything brutha, and I ll keep in touch. Love You Man and thanks for everything.." CG (male)
1 Month clean: "Jorge, It's been a while now since I've written you, and I just wanted to write with an update! My husband has been clean now for a month! It's amazing that it has been that long and he has been able to do it!... and now he has gained weight and looks healthy and has been taking the vitamins, and the supplements, and he gets a lot more sleep now then at the first! He is able to do things sometimes and feels better... he's come so far! Some don't see a month as being clean or to long as he'd been using a whole lot longer than that, but this is the longest he's been clean since we've dated and gotten MARRIED! Thanks so much Jorge!" MF (wife helping husband)
"Hey man i found this site during my first day of quiting and i found it to be the most helpful website out there. you know exactly what its like going through this. right now i am almost done with my 3rd day so im very happy... any way thank you so so much for taking the time to make your site it has been alot of help..." PB (male)
"Dear Jorge, thank you for your website. It was instrumental in getting me off my "" and finally quitting. I'm on day/night 4 and have only been taking loperamide for withdrawal... I have felt little to no w/d after having used a lot... for a long time... I've been taking 12 mg in the morning and 12 before bed... I can't wait til I rid my life of this addiction. Sincerely,..." CM (male)
UPDATE: "Hey Jorge I'm 15 minutes from being a week clean. I can't be prouder but am trying to stay humble and not get too cocky. New year new life... Thankful & grateful as always,..." CM (male)
"Thank you so much for the pointers, it's been rough but I'm on day 4 cold turkey and starting to feel better. Regards," RO (male)
UPDATE: "Day 8 I feel great,... Thanks Jorge for this site,I know you hear it a lot, but you saved my life with this. you have a site to be proud of and will definately donate when I feel upto getting out and about! thanks brutha, I don't say this very much, but love ya" CG (male)
UPDATE: Day 10: "Thanks for the reply Jorge,... i gotta say it's been 4 years since my head has been clear and definately cold turkey will never let me forget what I went thru to become 10 days Clean!!! WOOT!!! Your an inspiration as well as a God send Thank You again from the bottom of my heart, couldn't have done it without this site to keep me motivated. much love!" CG (male)
UPDATE: 6 Weeks clean: "Hey Jorge.. Been clean now thanks to you, for 6 weeks and I'm finally clear headed and feel 100% I owe it all to you man ,ur a true insperation to all of us who visit your site. Just wanna say thank you again for everything brutha, and I ll keep in touch. Love You Man and thanks for everything.." CG (male)
1 Month clean: "Jorge, It's been a while now since I've written you, and I just wanted to write with an update! My husband has been clean now for a month! It's amazing that it has been that long and he has been able to do it!... and now he has gained weight and looks healthy and has been taking the vitamins, and the supplements, and he gets a lot more sleep now then at the first! He is able to do things sometimes and feels better... he's come so far! Some don't see a month as being clean or to long as he'd been using a whole lot longer than that, but this is the longest he's been clean since we've dated and gotten MARRIED! Thanks so much Jorge!" MF (wife helping husband)
"Hey man i found this site during my first day of quiting and i found it to be the most helpful website out there. you know exactly what its like going through this. right now i am almost done with my 3rd day so im very happy... any way thank you so so much for taking the time to make your site it has been alot of help..." PB (male)
"Hi Jorge!!! I just wanna say its day 6!!! Wow it was a struggle for me to get here cold turkey... I just kept reading what u wrote and hung on for dear life. I never made it outside because of the freezing cold but did make myself do jumping jacks everyday throughout the day, you have truly saved my life thank you very very much from the bottom of my heart!!..." GC (female)
"Day 5 man, I came across your site and it inspired me... Just moved to san antonio 6 months ago to start a new life,.. i am determined this time... i'm getting better.., gotta work in an hour too.. But your article made me smile, and i've been crying... all day..." RC (male)
"Dear Jorge,.. I just wanted to say thanks for your website! My wife and I struggled for years with opiates, bouncing between painkillers and H back and forth. Opiates cost me my freedom (and a felony), more money then I could possible calculate and years of hopelessness... Your website helped me to believe I really could get off dope. It was brutally hard, by far the hardest thing I've ever done, But I've stuck it out. I have stayed completely clean and sober and I can't believe how much better my life is today. My worst day now is better then my best day 6 months ago... I read, read and re-read the stuff on your website. I watched t.v..., you were totally right on ditching the phone numbers and going incognito for a while, Mr. Dope-man called, texted and asked my friends about me, he was missing that 500$ a week we'd been giving him... I can't over state how much help getting into a 12-step program has been for me. As soon as I could leave the house, I started hitting meetings... being around people, who not only didn't judge but understood and cared, made a huge difference to me. I truly love my life now, and I work everyday to make sure I'm doing what I need to stay clean and sober... Thanks for all you've done to give hope to people like me that we can get off dope..." ST (male)
"Today is my 8th day clean from heroin. I followed your instructions on how to take the Suboxones for 6 days... THANKS to you, I'm done with that life. Lesson learned! Thanks, Jorge. May God bless you..." GK (female)
"My name is C"". I stay in South Africa. I have tried more than 10times to quit heroine bt I Wud go jus 1day n the ff morning Wud col my dealer to my gate to deliver After I read yo website I was inspired n so I decided to b strong for my 15year old daughter n quit. just wanted to say thank u Jorge for this helpful website I hv quit heroine n its bin 1month n 17days.." CM (female) South Africa
"hey brother... less than 60 days clean.. IM PAYING FOR and spreading HOPE and ENCOURAGEMENT instead of bundles and turds... i no longer want to be a dope fiend so im trying to be a hope fiend and keep what i have by giving it away!!... i love you man wheather you know it or not... peace and be safe man!!..." GB (male)
"So far its good... I ll definitely need ur help to fight PAWS dis tym... Getting a lot of hope strength with guys like u around me... I appreciate ur helping attitude... May God bless u... And if I can be of any help to u, plz do not hesitate.. Though we live in different countries but still if u think i can help u in any way possible, plz do msg me... Once agin, thanx mate!!!!" RD (male)
UPDATE: Day 10: "Thanx for everything bro... Have been able to stay away from " for nearly 10 days... Ur website was really a true inspiration and guiding force for me at dat tym... Thanx for everything.. Till den i ll remain glued to ur webpage for further updates!!... Dont know what tomorrow holds for me but till den I ll try to remain as strong as possible." RD (male)
"Day 5 man, I came across your site and it inspired me... Just moved to san antonio 6 months ago to start a new life,.. i am determined this time... i'm getting better.., gotta work in an hour too.. But your article made me smile, and i've been crying... all day..." RC (male)
"Dear Jorge,.. I just wanted to say thanks for your website! My wife and I struggled for years with opiates, bouncing between painkillers and H back and forth. Opiates cost me my freedom (and a felony), more money then I could possible calculate and years of hopelessness... Your website helped me to believe I really could get off dope. It was brutally hard, by far the hardest thing I've ever done, But I've stuck it out. I have stayed completely clean and sober and I can't believe how much better my life is today. My worst day now is better then my best day 6 months ago... I read, read and re-read the stuff on your website. I watched t.v..., you were totally right on ditching the phone numbers and going incognito for a while, Mr. Dope-man called, texted and asked my friends about me, he was missing that 500$ a week we'd been giving him... I can't over state how much help getting into a 12-step program has been for me. As soon as I could leave the house, I started hitting meetings... being around people, who not only didn't judge but understood and cared, made a huge difference to me. I truly love my life now, and I work everyday to make sure I'm doing what I need to stay clean and sober... Thanks for all you've done to give hope to people like me that we can get off dope..." ST (male)
"Today is my 8th day clean from heroin. I followed your instructions on how to take the Suboxones for 6 days... THANKS to you, I'm done with that life. Lesson learned! Thanks, Jorge. May God bless you..." GK (female)
"My name is C"". I stay in South Africa. I have tried more than 10times to quit heroine bt I Wud go jus 1day n the ff morning Wud col my dealer to my gate to deliver After I read yo website I was inspired n so I decided to b strong for my 15year old daughter n quit. just wanted to say thank u Jorge for this helpful website I hv quit heroine n its bin 1month n 17days.." CM (female) South Africa
"hey brother... less than 60 days clean.. IM PAYING FOR and spreading HOPE and ENCOURAGEMENT instead of bundles and turds... i no longer want to be a dope fiend so im trying to be a hope fiend and keep what i have by giving it away!!... i love you man wheather you know it or not... peace and be safe man!!..." GB (male)
"So far its good... I ll definitely need ur help to fight PAWS dis tym... Getting a lot of hope strength with guys like u around me... I appreciate ur helping attitude... May God bless u... And if I can be of any help to u, plz do not hesitate.. Though we live in different countries but still if u think i can help u in any way possible, plz do msg me... Once agin, thanx mate!!!!" RD (male)
UPDATE: Day 10: "Thanx for everything bro... Have been able to stay away from " for nearly 10 days... Ur website was really a true inspiration and guiding force for me at dat tym... Thanx for everything.. Till den i ll remain glued to ur webpage for further updates!!... Dont know what tomorrow holds for me but till den I ll try to remain as strong as possible." RD (male)
"My boyfriend has been withdrawing for over 48 hrs. Your website has been so helpful to me... my apartment is a safe place. He has been staying here going on 3rd night heroin free. I have followed your tips. Stocked up on all supplies... Today he almost caved but I read to him from your website and I reminded him of his kids and how his future can be. He then quickly went back to bed. He has gotten up to shower, eat and drink... He gave me his keys three nights ago and he hasn't asked for them back. And at one point said I'm doing this for my kids, myself and you. It gives me hope he is really trying... Thank you for your website and support. I am having a hard time but using the approach you suggested, Loving, caring and non enabling... I keep telling him he is half way there and in a couple of days he will feel better... He is just using over the counter flu meds, vitamin water, peanut butter, Imodium... Thanks for your support. I love him and know if this drug was out of his life his life and children's lives will be forever changed!!" J (girlfriend helping boyfriend)
UPDATE: Day 3: "We are just leaving first na meeting for him since April... we tried endlessly to get to a meeting. And we did it!!! He also erased the dealers phone number out of his phone. He can stay with me as long as he continues this road to being drug free... I keep reminding him everyday your life will improve and get better. I read to him about making changes from your website. I hope and pray for him. I just wanted to let you know That your website has helped me greatly. I learned so much and you got me through a scary emotional time. And I vow to myself, although I'm not an addict. I'm still a human and I'm going to continue to work on being an honest, moral, kind and compassionate person. Thankfully" J (girlfriend helping boyfriend)
UPDATE: Day 4: "I took him to phone store he changed his number and erased phone contacts... We took a walk around a beautiful close by water front town... I'm headed to take him to another meeting. I'm also going to buy him a small scale model of a building to work on his boredom. Stopping at hobby shop after meeting. I'm praying... Meeting tonight. Thanks for your support. We need it!!!" J (girlfriend helping boyfriend)
UPDATE: Day 8: "Hey Jorge!!! 8 days strong! He has been going to a meeting a night. He walked out of meeting tonight 8 days clean, won a crazy 8 scratch off lol. And this is getting in touch with his spiritual side. He sees that all good is happening from his staying clean and making a meeting everyday. Everyday he is getting better and feeling better. We r going tomorrow to NYC and riding bikes through Central Park and then museum of modern art for my birthday. He is smiling and looks great and he is getting phone numbers from sober men with major clean time. I can't believe this all stemmed from your website and my ultimatum to him and most of all his strength to not want to be a junkie!! Really all gods intervention. Thanks again..." J (girlfriend helping boyfriend)
"Thankyou! You have saved me! Great article, I'm on third day with no craving's. I feel a little slow but by monday I should be GOLDEN! Thankyou Again!!" RC (male)
UPDATE: DAY 7: Just read your eletter and thank you! I won't let you down. It's monday and I feel great starting to get my power back and no restlesness. Once again thank you I will make it if not for myself but my son, family and friend's! YESSS I DID ITTT!!!!" RC (male)
25 Days clean: "George, Am on day 25 from a 20 year dope habit that escalated to about 20 grams a day... I must say.., "Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being there. You inspired me to "get off the hamster wheel" RF (female)
UPDATE: Day 3: "We are just leaving first na meeting for him since April... we tried endlessly to get to a meeting. And we did it!!! He also erased the dealers phone number out of his phone. He can stay with me as long as he continues this road to being drug free... I keep reminding him everyday your life will improve and get better. I read to him about making changes from your website. I hope and pray for him. I just wanted to let you know That your website has helped me greatly. I learned so much and you got me through a scary emotional time. And I vow to myself, although I'm not an addict. I'm still a human and I'm going to continue to work on being an honest, moral, kind and compassionate person. Thankfully" J (girlfriend helping boyfriend)
UPDATE: Day 4: "I took him to phone store he changed his number and erased phone contacts... We took a walk around a beautiful close by water front town... I'm headed to take him to another meeting. I'm also going to buy him a small scale model of a building to work on his boredom. Stopping at hobby shop after meeting. I'm praying... Meeting tonight. Thanks for your support. We need it!!!" J (girlfriend helping boyfriend)
UPDATE: Day 8: "Hey Jorge!!! 8 days strong! He has been going to a meeting a night. He walked out of meeting tonight 8 days clean, won a crazy 8 scratch off lol. And this is getting in touch with his spiritual side. He sees that all good is happening from his staying clean and making a meeting everyday. Everyday he is getting better and feeling better. We r going tomorrow to NYC and riding bikes through Central Park and then museum of modern art for my birthday. He is smiling and looks great and he is getting phone numbers from sober men with major clean time. I can't believe this all stemmed from your website and my ultimatum to him and most of all his strength to not want to be a junkie!! Really all gods intervention. Thanks again..." J (girlfriend helping boyfriend)
"Thankyou! You have saved me! Great article, I'm on third day with no craving's. I feel a little slow but by monday I should be GOLDEN! Thankyou Again!!" RC (male)
UPDATE: DAY 7: Just read your eletter and thank you! I won't let you down. It's monday and I feel great starting to get my power back and no restlesness. Once again thank you I will make it if not for myself but my son, family and friend's! YESSS I DID ITTT!!!!" RC (male)
25 Days clean: "George, Am on day 25 from a 20 year dope habit that escalated to about 20 grams a day... I must say.., "Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being there. You inspired me to "get off the hamster wheel" RF (female)
"Hi Jorge, Thanks for the info re the med interactions, I had know idea, I cut my meds and I feel a lot better. I'm now on day 8 and have taken 1mg suboxone and I feel fine; it must be pretty strong stuff... Cheers" CH (female)
"just want to say thanks for your page.. it helped so so much bro . I'm30 DAYS clan Mann!!!! I quit cold with no Madison or anything... it was the hardest thing I ever went thru I thought I was gonna die bro for real man! but I did it... THANKS a Gen I was holding on to your words like it was a Bible LOL... Thanks again" RD (male)
"I'm at day 8,... I'm going to make it. The worst has to be behind me. Thanks for the website, it helped me every day... I woke up feeling much better. I also told some people who are close to me and I was amazed by their kindness and support. I expected shock and condemnation and got the opposite. I cried when I read your email... It feels good to admit and talk about what's going on... I rode an exercise bike today and went on a short walk. Thanks..." TB (female)
UPDATE: 33 Days clean: "Hi Jorge!!! I'm doing great. Still clean and feeling better every day. The horror of the first two weeks has gone along way in curbing any cravings. I don't know if I could go through that again. Now that I know. So I'm good, putting my house back in order. It's a literal and figurative disaster. I have a 2nd job interview tues for a big management job I am super qualified for. So... Thank you. I don't know if I could have done it without you. Hugs..." TB (female)
"Dear Jorge, I've reached day 40, it seemed like something that I would only read about. I relapsed a couple of time when I tried to quit before, made it to day 5 and day 7 and even day 16. This time I believe the decision was made to quit for good, it was part surrender and part deliverance. Your love for the addict is amazing and I hope you know your love, help, site have helped save many lives and has healed many families. I will now pursue recovery classes in hopes of helping myself and others as you have helped me.. My wife and I are both very grateful. Thank you..." MF (male)
"Hi Jorge,.. he's still clean after almost 2 years and is now in the Air Force... Seriously, without you none of this would have been possible. The way he was going he'd either be dead or in prison by now, but instead he's learning to dismantle bombs and serving his country. Thank you for everything..." AM (girlfriend helping boyfriend)
105 Days Clean: "Hey there! Just wanted to give you and update on how I was doing. I've got 105 days clean today and loving ever minute of life again! I went to treatment in november and have been clean ever since... I wanted to say thank you for all the help and hope you bring to peoples lives. If it weren't for your site and stories I don't think I would've ever found the courage to move forward. I was so broken and lost... and now I can finally stand to be in my own skin... Thanks again friend. God bless" NL (female)
UPDATE: 10 Months Clean: "Hey Jorge! I'm doing really well!... i got a promotion at work.., I'm coming up on 10 months clean! It feels amazing! i love my new life, and i am so glad that i decided to get better when i did... Thank you so much..., it shows me that there are people in this world who truly do care about people suffering with addiction. Best wishes to you my friend, hope to hear from you soon" NL (female)
"just want to say thanks for your page.. it helped so so much bro . I'm30 DAYS clan Mann!!!! I quit cold with no Madison or anything... it was the hardest thing I ever went thru I thought I was gonna die bro for real man! but I did it... THANKS a Gen I was holding on to your words like it was a Bible LOL... Thanks again" RD (male)
"I'm at day 8,... I'm going to make it. The worst has to be behind me. Thanks for the website, it helped me every day... I woke up feeling much better. I also told some people who are close to me and I was amazed by their kindness and support. I expected shock and condemnation and got the opposite. I cried when I read your email... It feels good to admit and talk about what's going on... I rode an exercise bike today and went on a short walk. Thanks..." TB (female)
UPDATE: 33 Days clean: "Hi Jorge!!! I'm doing great. Still clean and feeling better every day. The horror of the first two weeks has gone along way in curbing any cravings. I don't know if I could go through that again. Now that I know. So I'm good, putting my house back in order. It's a literal and figurative disaster. I have a 2nd job interview tues for a big management job I am super qualified for. So... Thank you. I don't know if I could have done it without you. Hugs..." TB (female)
"Dear Jorge, I've reached day 40, it seemed like something that I would only read about. I relapsed a couple of time when I tried to quit before, made it to day 5 and day 7 and even day 16. This time I believe the decision was made to quit for good, it was part surrender and part deliverance. Your love for the addict is amazing and I hope you know your love, help, site have helped save many lives and has healed many families. I will now pursue recovery classes in hopes of helping myself and others as you have helped me.. My wife and I are both very grateful. Thank you..." MF (male)
"Hi Jorge,.. he's still clean after almost 2 years and is now in the Air Force... Seriously, without you none of this would have been possible. The way he was going he'd either be dead or in prison by now, but instead he's learning to dismantle bombs and serving his country. Thank you for everything..." AM (girlfriend helping boyfriend)
105 Days Clean: "Hey there! Just wanted to give you and update on how I was doing. I've got 105 days clean today and loving ever minute of life again! I went to treatment in november and have been clean ever since... I wanted to say thank you for all the help and hope you bring to peoples lives. If it weren't for your site and stories I don't think I would've ever found the courage to move forward. I was so broken and lost... and now I can finally stand to be in my own skin... Thanks again friend. God bless" NL (female)
UPDATE: 10 Months Clean: "Hey Jorge! I'm doing really well!... i got a promotion at work.., I'm coming up on 10 months clean! It feels amazing! i love my new life, and i am so glad that i decided to get better when i did... Thank you so much..., it shows me that there are people in this world who truly do care about people suffering with addiction. Best wishes to you my friend, hope to hear from you soon" NL (female)
"Hey Jorge...I am exited to let u know that today i am clean for 18months and going strong... reading your page... inspired me to want to quit. I also go to weekly NA meetings. Thanx for that bro. i have got my life back and im loving having sum money again. To all those addicts out ther, honestly if a previous "" like me can quit, then ANYONE can. Irie my brother and much love. Jah guides..." NG (male)
"I jus wantd to email you n let u kno how helpfull ur site has been for me so far... a few months ago a friend showed me this site n I checked it out and about 2weeks ago... I hit that rock bottom point of it all n knew it was time. So since then iv been constantly reading everythng on here n using it to my advantage n its gotten me further than ever. I actually am happy for the 1st time in years that im gettin my life bak. I couldnt have gotten 13 days clean now without ur help so I jus wanted to thank u alot for puttin this up to help us..." JM (male)
UPDATE: Day 16: "Thanks man. I realy appreciate it. Honestly I dnt kno if I 100% could have gotn to this point without ur help n al that stuff. Ur really helpn all of us ppl on.need more than u thnk strait up. Sobriety feels way betr than it evr did before I became a junky n I have u to thank for that. Ur site really pumpd me up to turn my self arnd n at the perfect time too ... im finally clean at the perfect time to get bak to workn evryday n makn a good livng n bein proud of my life again like I was bak then.... please always keep ur site open to ppl in needand always believe that ur doin a awesome job at saving lives cuz thats the strait real truth" JM (male)
UPDATE: 4 Months Clean: "o nevr betr... i def havnt been.thnkn about it at all. jus focused on working and getn myself a house soon. been going to the gym almost every day gettin.back the look i lost on drugs. so yea id say so far so good. no lookn back jus stayin true to the life i really want. i appreciate u emailing me . its good to kno thrs ppl out there that care" JM (male)
"Hello Jorge, I wanted to let you know how "" has faired the last six days. "" first two days were, for lack of a better term, a full on firestorm. But she held strong and cooperated with all she had. During the toughest parts she kept mumbling something we couldn't make it. Finally we got what she was saying... it was "I can do this, I can do this"... day five, "" slept the entire night... day six. They went for her walk/run... I'm so pleased she is bouncing back with the determination of the champion that "" has always been. She is going back to work tomorrow morning, day seven. I don't know how to thank you for the good you have done with your detailed website and personal commitment to those who reach out to you when they are ready to change and get well... With much admiration and appreciation" DR (mother hepling daughter)
UPDATE 35 Days clean: "Hello.. Today marks 35 days! Yay!! A double yay is in order because I surprised "" with a drug test...clean :-) She gave me her bank card some weeks back, and since she makes cash tips at work she made a deal with me to bring them home to me and let me dole out a weekly allowance... I feel that this temporary guardianship of her money keeps any unspoken temptation at bay... do you know what a true life saver you are? With much respect" DR (mother hepling daughter)
11 Months Clean: "Hey Jorge... just like so many people before and after me, you guided me through the worst part of my withdrawls and helped me to the other side. You helped me get back on my feet, and you were there for me during times I thought I was going insane. I will have 11 months clean from opiates tomorrow. I just wanted to say THANK YOU... you have given me my life back... you helped me to grow the wings I needed in order to fly, and stay away from all the drug... I don't talk to anyone who uses... I have amazing friendships again... I have goals that I am pursuing... I have never felt better. I just wanted to say thank you" NM (female)
"I jus wantd to email you n let u kno how helpfull ur site has been for me so far... a few months ago a friend showed me this site n I checked it out and about 2weeks ago... I hit that rock bottom point of it all n knew it was time. So since then iv been constantly reading everythng on here n using it to my advantage n its gotten me further than ever. I actually am happy for the 1st time in years that im gettin my life bak. I couldnt have gotten 13 days clean now without ur help so I jus wanted to thank u alot for puttin this up to help us..." JM (male)
UPDATE: Day 16: "Thanks man. I realy appreciate it. Honestly I dnt kno if I 100% could have gotn to this point without ur help n al that stuff. Ur really helpn all of us ppl on.need more than u thnk strait up. Sobriety feels way betr than it evr did before I became a junky n I have u to thank for that. Ur site really pumpd me up to turn my self arnd n at the perfect time too ... im finally clean at the perfect time to get bak to workn evryday n makn a good livng n bein proud of my life again like I was bak then.... please always keep ur site open to ppl in needand always believe that ur doin a awesome job at saving lives cuz thats the strait real truth" JM (male)
UPDATE: 4 Months Clean: "o nevr betr... i def havnt been.thnkn about it at all. jus focused on working and getn myself a house soon. been going to the gym almost every day gettin.back the look i lost on drugs. so yea id say so far so good. no lookn back jus stayin true to the life i really want. i appreciate u emailing me . its good to kno thrs ppl out there that care" JM (male)
"Hello Jorge, I wanted to let you know how "" has faired the last six days. "" first two days were, for lack of a better term, a full on firestorm. But she held strong and cooperated with all she had. During the toughest parts she kept mumbling something we couldn't make it. Finally we got what she was saying... it was "I can do this, I can do this"... day five, "" slept the entire night... day six. They went for her walk/run... I'm so pleased she is bouncing back with the determination of the champion that "" has always been. She is going back to work tomorrow morning, day seven. I don't know how to thank you for the good you have done with your detailed website and personal commitment to those who reach out to you when they are ready to change and get well... With much admiration and appreciation" DR (mother hepling daughter)
UPDATE 35 Days clean: "Hello.. Today marks 35 days! Yay!! A double yay is in order because I surprised "" with a drug test...clean :-) She gave me her bank card some weeks back, and since she makes cash tips at work she made a deal with me to bring them home to me and let me dole out a weekly allowance... I feel that this temporary guardianship of her money keeps any unspoken temptation at bay... do you know what a true life saver you are? With much respect" DR (mother hepling daughter)
11 Months Clean: "Hey Jorge... just like so many people before and after me, you guided me through the worst part of my withdrawls and helped me to the other side. You helped me get back on my feet, and you were there for me during times I thought I was going insane. I will have 11 months clean from opiates tomorrow. I just wanted to say THANK YOU... you have given me my life back... you helped me to grow the wings I needed in order to fly, and stay away from all the drug... I don't talk to anyone who uses... I have amazing friendships again... I have goals that I am pursuing... I have never felt better. I just wanted to say thank you" NM (female)
UPDATE: 4 Years clean: "Hello Jorge, I am emailing you to say "thank you." This voice of appreciation has come much later than it should have, and I apologize for that. You kept me on my toes during the most crucial time in my recovery. On June 30th I will have 4 years clean. I have been in college for the last 3 years and worked my way up to an Assistant Store Manager position with the job I kept during my schooling. I am finished with my prerequisites now, and will be applying to the nursing program at my college. I have kept a consistent 3.8-3.9 GPA the whole time I've been in school; addicts tend to be persistent... I have worked " to get to this point; I even dropped rap music :) I just wanted to say thank you for helping me, inspiring me, coaching me, listening to me, advising me, and most of all-- for caring about me. You laid the foundation in my recovery and gave me the tools I needed to build upon it. I will forever be grateful. Thank you, Jorge" NH (female)
"hi... today is our 12th day clean off heroin! your site really has helped keep me motivated these past days... For some reason i can feel it within myself that this time is diferent, we are done, cant keep being a slave to the dam drug! I want to thank u for this site... i really feel different this time and dont think i'll go back to that life... thanks again for ur site!" AL (male)
UPDATE: 95 Days clean: "Jorge!! Today my bro and I are 95 days off dope!... Been excercising almost daily and actually look forward to being able to wake up and not be sick! Thanks again for ur website it was a huge help! I know in my heart ill never go back to my old way! Thanks again!" AL (male)
"Hi jorge, just letting ya know we are five days in!!!! And i am hella stoked! Thanks to you. you have been our life saver and since I dont know you personally im praying for god to do something good for you in your life! you are an inspiration to us all out here. I hope for more and more users to find your website and get the know how and the courage to quit... well i love you jorge!!!! thanks again! :) :) xoxox :)" RE (female)
UPDATE: "Hi jorge. We r now 12 days in today! Im exited. I feel like i am living my life again. Yesterday we were able to go to the creek and go swimming and have a good time sober. It was a blast.... Last week we were only like in our third day and this guy called wanting us to go in on a g with him. We even had the money in our pockets to do so and we fought the temptation. I was proud.. It was hard as hell though lol but we did it. Thank u again so much! Again i sit here and cry just thinking about everything and how long we have come... now everything is so great... Thank you soooo much!!!!!!! *with tears in our eyes! Love !!!" RE (female)
UPDATE: 1 Year Clean: "Jorge you may not remember me but I came to you over a year ago and I asked for your help to get clean.. I come to you over a year later and I want to say thank you and God bless you Jorge!!!! You helped guide me, you wrote me back in email when I thought I would give up!!! My gosh was it hard?!? You damn right it was! I am over a year clean... People I promise yall can do it and Jorge will help!!!! God has a special place for you Jorge! Is it possible to love a stranger???? Because I love you!!" RE (female)
"By far the best "quiting heroin" literature I've ever read. I totally agree with your philosophy. I'm now on day 4 and took my last 1/4 strip of Suboxone. I've kicked before, but usually after relocating to another town or by going to jail... Jorge, you've really done a lot by putting together this site. I'm planning on joinng a gym down the street, pursuing old hobbies again, spending more time with my loved ones. AA has always helped me too... Yesterday I had a call from an old dope friend / dealer. I told him I'm done,... and to not call anymore. Gonna go listen to some eye of the tiger!! Much love and peace brother" RE (male)
"hi... today is our 12th day clean off heroin! your site really has helped keep me motivated these past days... For some reason i can feel it within myself that this time is diferent, we are done, cant keep being a slave to the dam drug! I want to thank u for this site... i really feel different this time and dont think i'll go back to that life... thanks again for ur site!" AL (male)
UPDATE: 95 Days clean: "Jorge!! Today my bro and I are 95 days off dope!... Been excercising almost daily and actually look forward to being able to wake up and not be sick! Thanks again for ur website it was a huge help! I know in my heart ill never go back to my old way! Thanks again!" AL (male)
"Hi jorge, just letting ya know we are five days in!!!! And i am hella stoked! Thanks to you. you have been our life saver and since I dont know you personally im praying for god to do something good for you in your life! you are an inspiration to us all out here. I hope for more and more users to find your website and get the know how and the courage to quit... well i love you jorge!!!! thanks again! :) :) xoxox :)" RE (female)
UPDATE: "Hi jorge. We r now 12 days in today! Im exited. I feel like i am living my life again. Yesterday we were able to go to the creek and go swimming and have a good time sober. It was a blast.... Last week we were only like in our third day and this guy called wanting us to go in on a g with him. We even had the money in our pockets to do so and we fought the temptation. I was proud.. It was hard as hell though lol but we did it. Thank u again so much! Again i sit here and cry just thinking about everything and how long we have come... now everything is so great... Thank you soooo much!!!!!!! *with tears in our eyes! Love !!!" RE (female)
UPDATE: 1 Year Clean: "Jorge you may not remember me but I came to you over a year ago and I asked for your help to get clean.. I come to you over a year later and I want to say thank you and God bless you Jorge!!!! You helped guide me, you wrote me back in email when I thought I would give up!!! My gosh was it hard?!? You damn right it was! I am over a year clean... People I promise yall can do it and Jorge will help!!!! God has a special place for you Jorge! Is it possible to love a stranger???? Because I love you!!" RE (female)
"By far the best "quiting heroin" literature I've ever read. I totally agree with your philosophy. I'm now on day 4 and took my last 1/4 strip of Suboxone. I've kicked before, but usually after relocating to another town or by going to jail... Jorge, you've really done a lot by putting together this site. I'm planning on joinng a gym down the street, pursuing old hobbies again, spending more time with my loved ones. AA has always helped me too... Yesterday I had a call from an old dope friend / dealer. I told him I'm done,... and to not call anymore. Gonna go listen to some eye of the tiger!! Much love and peace brother" RE (male)
UPDATE: 3 Weeks Clean: "I quit heroin, alcohol, and cigarettes cold turkey, That was 3 weeks ago. I'm feeling great. I have a job... I'm working out, and eating well again. I've been going to AA meetings, reading Osho, Daily Meditations, and the Big Book. I have plans to go to a local community college to get my associates of applied science and become an RN. I'm so done with all of that bull " "! Too many years of my life have been wasted on that life.I'm ready for vol. 2. I've got a long life ahead of me, and I'm determined to make it a good one. Thank you for your empathy and compassion, that means a lot to me. Take care George" RE (male)
6 Months clean: "Hey there!!!!! I am so excited to tell you I'm at my 6 month mark!... I haven't been more proud of myself!.. Cold chills and everything else are gone and have been gone for quite some time!... Thanks again for everything you've done to support me and keep me on the right track! I honestly don't think I would have got through this without being able to bug you with questions and rely on you for the positive reenforcement! I can honestly say, it's smooth sailing from this point on.. With much gratitude" AV (female)
"Thank you so much for your post this is day five with no heroin or any pills to get off it just cold turkey immodium and dramamine..." VD (mother helping son)
41 Days Clean: "Jorge!!! I really need to give you a BIG THANK YOU!!!! You SAVED my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jorge I'm clean for 41 days!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can you believe it???? I started my "clean journey" the last time I emailed you. I used the subs as you advised with the plans you send me. The subs helped alot with the withdrawals. I think I was using the subs for 6 or 7 days when I also stopped using it. The withdrawals was not as bad as I thought it would be and all went well. Some days was harder than other days but I kept myself busy with my work and after work with my two lovely sons. JOrge, I know can't believe I was wasting my life with the bad habbit!!!!!!!!! Even my sons saw the difference in my "life style pattern"!!!! I got tears in my eyes, and it was the best moment I had in a long time, I felt so proud to show them I want to be a better mom and that they can see the change!!!!!!!! My family is also standing behind me know.... Hope to hear from you soon!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!" MN (female)
UPDATE: 10 Months Clean: "Hi Jorge!!!!!!! What a big surprise when I opened my mail this morning and see you mail!!!!! Things are going GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I haven't used any drugs or heroin since our last emails. And I don't even plan to ever go back!!!! I haven't feel this good for a long long time. The nicest feeling is even the people in town come to me and say I look so good and healthy!!!!! The difference in my appearance is so remarkable... I would really like to help others in need as you have helped me. Enjoy your day!!!!!!!!!!!!" MN (female)
86 Days Clean: "Hey I know it's been a while since we talked so I just wanted to let you know I'm 86 days clean today. I went to a nice rehab and to this day continue to work an amazing recovery program. Thank you for all your help and I hope to hear from you" MH (male)
"Things with my son are improving... went through what he calls week of hell detoxing... but he has done it. He is in a group treatment.. he goes once a week and does so to get proof of a clean u.a. He also goes to a weekly one on one session with a certified substance consoler and after the first meeting with her.. she is very impressed with him and says that he is one of the most intelligent and strong young men she has meet. He likes the sessions and feels really good after the meeting. My prayers have been answered... I told him about you and so he may send you a friend request as well... many blessings! Thank you for being there" MH (mother helping son)
6 Months clean: "Hey there!!!!! I am so excited to tell you I'm at my 6 month mark!... I haven't been more proud of myself!.. Cold chills and everything else are gone and have been gone for quite some time!... Thanks again for everything you've done to support me and keep me on the right track! I honestly don't think I would have got through this without being able to bug you with questions and rely on you for the positive reenforcement! I can honestly say, it's smooth sailing from this point on.. With much gratitude" AV (female)
"Thank you so much for your post this is day five with no heroin or any pills to get off it just cold turkey immodium and dramamine..." VD (mother helping son)
41 Days Clean: "Jorge!!! I really need to give you a BIG THANK YOU!!!! You SAVED my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jorge I'm clean for 41 days!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can you believe it???? I started my "clean journey" the last time I emailed you. I used the subs as you advised with the plans you send me. The subs helped alot with the withdrawals. I think I was using the subs for 6 or 7 days when I also stopped using it. The withdrawals was not as bad as I thought it would be and all went well. Some days was harder than other days but I kept myself busy with my work and after work with my two lovely sons. JOrge, I know can't believe I was wasting my life with the bad habbit!!!!!!!!! Even my sons saw the difference in my "life style pattern"!!!! I got tears in my eyes, and it was the best moment I had in a long time, I felt so proud to show them I want to be a better mom and that they can see the change!!!!!!!! My family is also standing behind me know.... Hope to hear from you soon!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!" MN (female)
UPDATE: 10 Months Clean: "Hi Jorge!!!!!!! What a big surprise when I opened my mail this morning and see you mail!!!!! Things are going GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I haven't used any drugs or heroin since our last emails. And I don't even plan to ever go back!!!! I haven't feel this good for a long long time. The nicest feeling is even the people in town come to me and say I look so good and healthy!!!!! The difference in my appearance is so remarkable... I would really like to help others in need as you have helped me. Enjoy your day!!!!!!!!!!!!" MN (female)
86 Days Clean: "Hey I know it's been a while since we talked so I just wanted to let you know I'm 86 days clean today. I went to a nice rehab and to this day continue to work an amazing recovery program. Thank you for all your help and I hope to hear from you" MH (male)
"Things with my son are improving... went through what he calls week of hell detoxing... but he has done it. He is in a group treatment.. he goes once a week and does so to get proof of a clean u.a. He also goes to a weekly one on one session with a certified substance consoler and after the first meeting with her.. she is very impressed with him and says that he is one of the most intelligent and strong young men she has meet. He likes the sessions and feels really good after the meeting. My prayers have been answered... I told him about you and so he may send you a friend request as well... many blessings! Thank you for being there" MH (mother helping son)
"I wanna say that my husband and I are heroin addicts and I've spent all day reading your sit. It's given me some hope and relief that there are other people in this world who know exactly what we're going through. It's seems like every time we try, we end up failing and I'm just so ready to put my foot down and have a life again. So I'm going to follow your advise and pray we can be strong like you have and overcome this. Thank you for sharing your advise and story with us! It truly does help!.." MY (female)
"Hey brotha I'm "" fiancé and I just wanted to let you know I appreciate all the positive and uplifting support you provide not only to my lady but everyone who faces the daily struggle with addiction and finding sobriety. You're a good man and god knows that. I've been clean since 1/11/15 and people like you make the world a better place and remind addicts that there is a light at the end of that dark tunnel. God bless you and again thank you Jorge.." JY (male)
90 Days clean: "Hello Jorge,.. I am doing better than I honestly thought I would ever do. I just celebrated 90 days clean on Sunday. I am truly touched by your e-mail... If I could ever "pay it forward" please don't hesitate to let me know what and/or how... Thank you very much! I'm trying the NA groups... I go consistantly and am now just starting to share. But yes I take it very slowly and thank God everyday for helping me. And I want you to know that what you did/do is PRICELESS!!!!! I couldn't tell anyone about the hell I was living and you were there. Bring that it was just me writing on a computer and not "giving face" it made ALL the difference in the world. Keep it up I am sure I am not the only lost soul you had a large part in being found!!" DR (male)
6 Months Clean: "Hi Jorge... I am a 23 year old from cleveland recovering from heroin addiction... I can honestly say if it wasn't for kratom I most likely wouldn't be here today. I want to tell everyone that it has saved my life. It can work wonders for opiate addicts and I am 100% sure of this first hand. I think it's great you have an informational website about kratom I'm sure it is answering alot of questions for alot of people... It helps with cravings and keeps me away from opiates. I am almost 6 months clean. The longest I have been opiate free in 6 years, because of kratom. I just wanted to share my story with you and thank you for the information you have on your website. Keep spreading the good words about kratom!!!" MR (female)
"Hey jorge... I read your website everyday. im on day 4... i live at college... your my inspiration man i wanna be clean for the rest of my life and be the old.. the star athlete. if you can just get back to me with some words of encouragement i would really apprecite it. Thanks" KB (male)
UPDATE: Day 5: "Hey jorge thank you so much for writing back. I really appreciate it. I actually took your advice and went to see a counselor today and it definitely helped. I'm almost to day 6 which is crazy I can't believe I made it this far already. I just can't wait to be normal. Thanks again for getting back to me" KB (male)
UPDATE: 4 Months Clean: "Hey Jorge... I am doin excellent. Im 4 months clean and feel better then ever. you and your website saved my life. i feel like i can accomplish anything now. so i just joined the marines and im goin in training for the recons which is special forces. after beating heroin i know i can do that. so thanks again for giving me my life back. you are a great person. thanks..." KB (male)
"Hey brotha I'm "" fiancé and I just wanted to let you know I appreciate all the positive and uplifting support you provide not only to my lady but everyone who faces the daily struggle with addiction and finding sobriety. You're a good man and god knows that. I've been clean since 1/11/15 and people like you make the world a better place and remind addicts that there is a light at the end of that dark tunnel. God bless you and again thank you Jorge.." JY (male)
90 Days clean: "Hello Jorge,.. I am doing better than I honestly thought I would ever do. I just celebrated 90 days clean on Sunday. I am truly touched by your e-mail... If I could ever "pay it forward" please don't hesitate to let me know what and/or how... Thank you very much! I'm trying the NA groups... I go consistantly and am now just starting to share. But yes I take it very slowly and thank God everyday for helping me. And I want you to know that what you did/do is PRICELESS!!!!! I couldn't tell anyone about the hell I was living and you were there. Bring that it was just me writing on a computer and not "giving face" it made ALL the difference in the world. Keep it up I am sure I am not the only lost soul you had a large part in being found!!" DR (male)
6 Months Clean: "Hi Jorge... I am a 23 year old from cleveland recovering from heroin addiction... I can honestly say if it wasn't for kratom I most likely wouldn't be here today. I want to tell everyone that it has saved my life. It can work wonders for opiate addicts and I am 100% sure of this first hand. I think it's great you have an informational website about kratom I'm sure it is answering alot of questions for alot of people... It helps with cravings and keeps me away from opiates. I am almost 6 months clean. The longest I have been opiate free in 6 years, because of kratom. I just wanted to share my story with you and thank you for the information you have on your website. Keep spreading the good words about kratom!!!" MR (female)
"Hey jorge... I read your website everyday. im on day 4... i live at college... your my inspiration man i wanna be clean for the rest of my life and be the old.. the star athlete. if you can just get back to me with some words of encouragement i would really apprecite it. Thanks" KB (male)
UPDATE: Day 5: "Hey jorge thank you so much for writing back. I really appreciate it. I actually took your advice and went to see a counselor today and it definitely helped. I'm almost to day 6 which is crazy I can't believe I made it this far already. I just can't wait to be normal. Thanks again for getting back to me" KB (male)
UPDATE: 4 Months Clean: "Hey Jorge... I am doin excellent. Im 4 months clean and feel better then ever. you and your website saved my life. i feel like i can accomplish anything now. so i just joined the marines and im goin in training for the recons which is special forces. after beating heroin i know i can do that. so thanks again for giving me my life back. you are a great person. thanks..." KB (male)
"Your website is inspiring and completely accurate. I have gone thru the battle of being clean numerous times and THIS is the only way I have been successful. Thank you for not making a site that makes junkies feel guilty or ashamed. Just here's how to do this... You CAN do this. So thank you! :) much love" LS (female)
2 Months Clean: "Hey, thanks :) we are doing great! Heroin free for about 2 months now!! We are going to church and getting very involved with things like that. We got on suboxone in June and that has been amazing for us! We are very happy and in a very good place. Thank you for your help and your website it was what gave us hope to be able to get off that junk. My husband also has a job interview coming up for a really good job...! Thank you for your concern it is greatly appreciated and means alot!" NL (female)
"I read your article and it means a lot to know that there are people out there like you. I may not ever be able to see or meet you but just know your article touched me in a way that I'm going to do this and get through it thank you for being you cheers... I want to live my life with out it and to be all I can be... this article is very meaningful and It got to me It started to make me think that I can do it and never go back cause I don't want to ever ever do it again... I don't want to wake up and have to shoot up just to get my day started not even to get high just to be normal. Thanks for listening may god bless you. Thanks" KR (male)
Almost 1 month clean: "Hello, I wanted to let you know I quit. I quit the needle and I quit heroin. Your email helped! I just decided it was mind over matter, walked away. I surrounded myself with clean people... Once I knew I was going to quit it was that easy for me. Mind over matter worked... I was able to nix most of my withdrawal symptoms with mind power. Seriously! I am clean! Yay! I did it with no problems. I am amazed at what the brain can do. Positive thinking.. I stayed positive. I am now looking forward to life, to living. I was ready to die... I'm clean! Thank you for talking to me... I know I'm still green in the clean scene, yet I have amazing confidence. Also, surrounding myself with clean people helps... Thanks for everything you do!.. For the first time I am excited about life!!! Woo hoo!!! Being sober isn't boring. It's amazing! The stimulus I get from new experiences is exactly what I need. I'm ready for the rest of my life. Your email was a big help!!! THANK YOU!!!" LS (female)
2 Months Clean: "Hey, thanks :) we are doing great! Heroin free for about 2 months now!! We are going to church and getting very involved with things like that. We got on suboxone in June and that has been amazing for us! We are very happy and in a very good place. Thank you for your help and your website it was what gave us hope to be able to get off that junk. My husband also has a job interview coming up for a really good job...! Thank you for your concern it is greatly appreciated and means alot!" NL (female)
"I read your article and it means a lot to know that there are people out there like you. I may not ever be able to see or meet you but just know your article touched me in a way that I'm going to do this and get through it thank you for being you cheers... I want to live my life with out it and to be all I can be... this article is very meaningful and It got to me It started to make me think that I can do it and never go back cause I don't want to ever ever do it again... I don't want to wake up and have to shoot up just to get my day started not even to get high just to be normal. Thanks for listening may god bless you. Thanks" KR (male)
Almost 1 month clean: "Hello, I wanted to let you know I quit. I quit the needle and I quit heroin. Your email helped! I just decided it was mind over matter, walked away. I surrounded myself with clean people... Once I knew I was going to quit it was that easy for me. Mind over matter worked... I was able to nix most of my withdrawal symptoms with mind power. Seriously! I am clean! Yay! I did it with no problems. I am amazed at what the brain can do. Positive thinking.. I stayed positive. I am now looking forward to life, to living. I was ready to die... I'm clean! Thank you for talking to me... I know I'm still green in the clean scene, yet I have amazing confidence. Also, surrounding myself with clean people helps... Thanks for everything you do!.. For the first time I am excited about life!!! Woo hoo!!! Being sober isn't boring. It's amazing! The stimulus I get from new experiences is exactly what I need. I'm ready for the rest of my life. Your email was a big help!!! THANK YOU!!!" LS (female)
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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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Sincerely,
Jorge (George) Fernandez
Over 20 Years Clean from Heroin
About Jorge (George) Fernandez
Contact Jorge (George) Fernandez
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How to get yourself to quit using heroin, stay clean and change your whole entire life: Read more->Learn how to get yourself to quit heroin and stay clean for good. Take a look at all the reasons why you should quit heroin and turn your life around. Read more->
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