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DJ AM meets 20-yr-old heroin addict, Gary, who has already lost several family members to drugs and is convinced he'll end up the same if he doesn't get clean.

Posted 10/26/09
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ThatVlogginGirl (12/2/2009 9:01:10 AM)

If you or anyone else who comes to see this needs additional support, please check out my channel on YouTube devoted to raising drug awareness: http://www.youtube.com/user/ThatVlogginGirl. On this channel I share my experiences with drug abuse. I am a recovering addict. Have been clean for nearly 5 years. And to DJ AM who lost his battle with drugs...So sad. In his documentary he attempted to help others also struggling with addiction, and yet, in the end could not save himself...You were an amazing man with a heart of gold, and I hope you can finally rest in peace...

bmathis (11/28/2009 7:17:36 AM)

Hey Gary much wanted to say thank you for reminding me where I came from and where I never want to go back to. I am a recovering Heroin Junkie and have been clean since 05-03-00 and even though I've been clean for a minute I know that I am not immune from relapse. People think once you get clean it's all done and over with (addiction) but that couldn't be further from the truth because even though a person gets clean doesn't automatically mean bad **** won't ever happen to them again cuz lemme tell you bad **** is always gonna happen whether you're clean or not. People have the misconception that getting clean is the hardest part of recovery but I'm telling you they are very wrong because staying clean is definitely much harder. It can be done bro and I want you to know that if you ever need a friend in recovery and a bro for life that has been exactly where you've been and will know and understand where you're coming from I'm here for you little brother. DJ AM reached out and helped and touched a lot of people and I hear people talking **** all the time about how he died and it is out of ignorance they down him because if they even half way understood addiction they would be much more empathetic to what happened due to DJ AM relapsing instead of being PATHETIC in their accusations and **** talking about someone who was responsible for helping to save so many lives but whom was also human and very much an addict. I stay logged into my yahoo and if you ever need me little bro hit me up day or night * bill070402 and I'll be there for ya. Much love and respect from one addict to another and you never have to be alone again bro unless you choose to be.~ PEACE ~ BILL

deeniedarlinn (11/23/2009 6:38:31 PM)

WHY IS THIS VIDEO UNAVAILABLE????? ANYONE ELSE HAVING THIS PROBLEM??

KissMeGaywad (11/16/2009 6:55:03 AM)

Well HellBlazerRaiser; you're correct with one thing, people who do drugs do CHOOSE to do them and in certain ways are expected to get addicted so on and so forth. But to say half the negative things about DJ AM is pretty inappropriate. He saved teenagers from dying...shouldn't you appreciate that a wee bit? You act as if you're this perfect person whose done absolutely nothing wrong in life? I choose to be a good person also, kinda like what you're "trying" to be I guess, but at the same time I'm not going to sit there and act like an angel. I've experimented certain things, and yes I chose to do them. Addiction runs in my family, whether it be drugs, alcohol, or gambling. I've seen it all, but I choose to be better than that and if you're choosing to be better also, at least say something positive to these people to help them look at themselves and say "I wanna be like that...I wanna be in control of my life too." The point in most of these Intervention tv shows, is that these addicts have no more control for the decisions that they reeked upon themselves. You can't say that if they chose to do the drugs than they can just Stop right then and there. Go do Heroin for a week and see if you can stop yourself. Didn't think so. As far as all the recovering addicts that posted and for everyone else on these videos, good luck getting better. Don't let the drugs win the battle, you're all better and smarter than that. I know there's hard times in life, but you gotta keep your head up and stick your chest out. In order to make yourselves better, you need to accept reality & sobriety for what it is and enjoy it on the ground, not 6ft. under. Make yourself proud. XoXo best wishes to everyone, and HellRaiser, I'm hoping you'll learn to keep Some of your negativity to yourself. RIP DJ AM

ThatVlogginGirl (11/15/2009 8:58:34 AM)

http://www.youtube.com/user/ThatVlogginGirl. Please check out my YouTube account on drug addiction. I am a recovering addict myself. I have created this channel as a support outlet to others. On this channel I share my story, and am in the process of interviewing others. If there is anyone out there that need of a support outlet, please take the time to check out my channel and subscribe, whether you need support yourself, or you just want to help in spreading awareness! Thank you so much!!

Jess (11/14/2009 4:59:43 AM)

Its point less to even try to talk to the negative ****** Hell douchebag........ he obviously is such a loser that he has nothing better to do than sit home watch a show he obviously likes then takes the time to learn everything about AM then takes the actual time to get on the internet type in this website, and decides hey I have no life or friends so I know people will post positive things on here so to get attention I will object what they are saying to get a rise outa people .... wow he's soo cool itsn't that right HellBlazer ........lol ur such a tool !!! Gary keep ur head up, keep busy, and stay sober brother you can do it !!! Much love to you !!! RIP AM we love you !!!

HellBlazerRaiser (11/11/2009 8:29:04 PM)

Um, DJ AM was found with cocaine, Oxycodone, Vicodin, Ativan, Klonopin, Xanax, Benadryl and Levamisole in his system. There is nothing accidental about that cocktail of drugs. He killed himself by overdose. It's HellBlazerRaiser, not "razor." Again, junkies make the conscious decision to become junkies. Alcoholics makes the conscious decision to become alcoholics. Nothing is forced on them. People need to take responsibility for their actions.

HellBlazerRaiser (11/11/2009 8:25:26 PM)

I never wrote that it is not covered. Re-read what I wrote - substance abuse is not covered under the MEDICAL benefits. It is not considered medical. It falls under behavioral health and unfortunately, in my state, we have mandated behavioral health benefits. I personally DO NOT think it should be a covered benefit.

HellBlazerRaiser (11/11/2009 8:22:53 PM)

Committing suicide makes DJ AM a hypocrite.

HellBlazerRaiser (11/11/2009 8:21:59 PM)

I write what all of you are afraid to write - the truth. I am sure DJ AM was full of life. He was also full of cocaine, Oxycodone, Vicodin, Ativan, Klonopin, Xanax, Benadryl and Levamisole.

HellBlazerRaiser (11/11/2009 8:20:16 PM)

This is not the place to debate the insurance industry that the Messiah is trying to dismantle and destroy. As for junkies and addicts - there is no excuse for someone to start using drugs in the first place. I don't care how awful their life is and how horrible their childhood was. EVERYONE knows what experimentation with drugs can lead to. Unless a person is tied down and injected with a drug, the junkie makes the conscious choice to become a junkie and the person can also make the choice to not be a junkie. It's very simple. Stop doing the drugs.

Jugah (11/7/2009 5:27:15 AM)

Misskitty : On September 29, 2009, the New York medical examiner determined that DJ AM's death was an accident caused by "acute intoxication" from a combination of cocaine and prescription drugs. He died from a combination of cocaine, Oxycodone, Vicodin, Ativan, Klonopin, Xanax, Benadryl and Levamisole (a drug used to cut cocaine).[

misskitty (11/6/2009 2:11:26 AM)

Ok HellBlazerRazor I'll give you that fact that most of the stuff that happens to us we brought on ourselves but you cannot tell me you never made bad choices in life. Who died and made you God? And for everyone's benefit DJ AM in my eyes didn't relapse. According to news reports he died of an ACCIDENTAL overdose of Xanax that he got from his psychiatrist. He could have taken his regular dose then later, not remember taking it, he took the dose again. It wasn't done on purpose to kill himself or get high.

sandy (11/5/2009 3:16:58 PM)

This is in response to HellBlazerRazor, First of all you don't know all your facts. It has been proved scientifically that addiction is a disease. Whether it be alcohol, cocaine, or alcohol. Why don't you google TIQ and addiction. I think you would be surprised at the amount of people that struggle with addiction. And, because of the stigma, most people hide it. U have no right to sit there and pass judgment. This is an important show because if it helps one person out there it's worth it. And I hope that you never have to live through a person that you may care about someday struggle with addiction and the recovery process. And insurance companies do pay for treatment. At least reputable ones. Or could be you have some reason to watch this and maybe in some sort of denial about some aspect of your life. I praise the work DJ AM did in this series. Have a heart !!! Bad Karma !! Keep up the Great work Gary. I know how hard it is but you are so young and now you can enjoy your life. It's the ignorance in society today that don't realize that there is so much more to alcohol and drug use. In all reality law enforcement doesn't want alcoholics or drug addicts to get "clean" Because who would they put in prison and jails. Occupancy would probably be 75% less that it is now. It's a very complex topic. All the recovering person can do is ignore negative people and comments. Because if you can't take anything away from this program and see that it helps people change, change the channel. This is supposed to be positive not negative.

ashley (11/5/2009 1:52:42 PM)

R.I.P DJ AM

ashley (11/5/2009 1:29:46 PM)

its so crazy to read all these negative comments from people...DJ AM did a really good thing with this show and anyone who has anything bad 2 say about him or the people who were on the show obviously have no clue what addiction really is. i've struggled with it for years and think even if DJ AM passed away from drug use that doesnt mean everything he said was ********. if nething it makes it all the more true...so hang in there gary n don't let dumb people get 2 u

shauns'sone (11/5/2009 4:38:36 AM)

I had the chance to meet dj am at a show in Denver shortly before the plane crash, and he was so full of life, Gary please honor his spirit by sharing your passion for something with world, whatever that may be. stay up Gary. AND YOUR A ***** HELLBLAZERRAISERBITCHBOY

Wonce (11/5/2009 1:25:55 AM)

This is a response to homeboy "HellBlazerRaiser". You sound like a pretty angry person who has no experience or real knowledge of what addiction or drug affiliated scene is in the reality of this world. You are entitled to Opinion, but you have no idea of everything behind it all. Before addiction, there is a lot that can factor into a person's individual mindset, thinking, behavior, and attitude. Drugs are only one of so many different identifiable addictions out there. How can you just judge someone just like that. Bad decisions, Good decision do not make a person a good or bad person. Get to know someone before slamming them. And don't even get everyone started on the System of "Health Benefits". Lmao, if Adolf Hitler was our president, you sound like the perfect Wing man for him to listen to his every say & go. It's people like you that prevent our community of active change and progress. All you do is complain and talk crap, if you can see this is such a big problem, start taking action in towards helping others!, recovery, and a more positive attitude. I am not an addict by the way, nor delved into any sort of drug. So you just got two different perspectives; one from mama who is an active in her recovery and one from me, a "straight edge" just like You.

HellBlazerRaiser (11/4/2009 6:58:39 PM)

DJ AM looked stoned throughout each of the three episodes I have watched.

HellBlazerRaiser (11/4/2009 6:57:56 PM)

Addiction is NOT a disease nor is it a medical condition, which is why it's not covered under the medical benefits. Drug addiction is a choice. You CHOOSE to start doing drugs. You CHOOSE to go out and buy the drugs. YOU CHOOSE to stick the needle in your arm. You CHOOSE to sit in your room all day and night with needles and baggies and boxes of crackers holding your refuse. No one CHOOSES to get prostate cancer. No one wakes up one day and says, "Hey, I like Michael J. Fox, I think I'll go and catch Parkinson's Disease." But they do see their friends who are high and want to emulate that and capture that high. It is their fault. No one else's. It is not a medical condition that forces you to go out and take the drugs. It is your own choice.

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