Rehabs and Body Brokering-Abraham
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Abraham, an opiate addict who shares his experiences with rehabs in California and Florida.
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I work in treatment in Orange County, CA. Yes body brokering is a HUGE problem. This practice makes it almost impossible for legit treatment centers to stay open. These pos' will admit themselves into a place under the disguise of wanting help and before you know it they have corrupted the other patients to leave treatment with the promise of free drugs and money.
No one needs "help" getting into treatment. Google is a great resource or calling the members service number on the back of your insurance card.
Btw everyone knows exactly who he is talking about here in Orange County, why the feds haven't shut that guy down or raided his places is beyond me. This has been going on for a few years now.
I first met Abraham in late 2020. I am scared for him. He is a shell of his former self 🥺
Abraham you are in my prayers 🙏
I fear we are all done for and it’s simply a matter of time before the corporation will kill you with the poison of their (and your) choice under the guise of a solution to your problem.
End stage capitalism is the exact same as end-stage-any-disease. It’s the end and then you die. At least drug dealers are up front about the fate that awaits.
Sending all the healing thoughts your way, Abraham. 🙏
It may be that way in CA but it's certainly not in TX. Employers aren't required to provide health insurance in a lot of cases, tons of loopholes and ways around it. There's little to no chance chance of an working age adult getting on Medicare or Medicaid or any kind of government assisted health care. There are indigent care programs and free clinics if you're sick, but those are usually county programs and those clinics are packed. Depending on where you're at in the state, the rehab facilities that accept patients through those programs are usually full, with weeks or months long waiting lists. And they're not very nice facilities, unkempt and not very clean. Old houses slightly retrofitted, short staffed because the people working there aren't paid much at all. Not very secure. And they're typically filled with patients who are ordered by the courts to complete a rehab program instead of going to jail. Not many people simply looking to get clean voluntarily in there. It's even worse if you're trying to find a bed for someone needing mental health treatment. They're pretty much nonexistent in Texas. If you've got mental health issues, you just go to jail and get put in solitary in a "turtle suit". I haven't personally dealt with that but I know several friends and family who have and are.
In south Florida as well
Maybe you should contact authorities and give what you know. Do what’s right instead of letting this go on!! The 2 of you giving your stories should be enough to at least start an investigation.
@@sooverit5676 I foubt local authorities would do anything. Not really their wheelhouse, their jails and courts are over packed. If it's not a violent crime in LA or SoCal, they look the other way or just let it slide more often than not. And I'm not sure there are laws on the books that makes this practice entirely illegal. Or if there is legislation, it may not be written in a way that makes it easier to prove.
This video gave me chills .
I met Abraham in 2020 , he looked nothing like this . Abe was my roomate at a treatment center in Beverly Hills . He put me on to what he was doing and being an addict in active addiction , i wanted in . On my 28th day out of 30 days , Abe snuck in fentanyl and was over dosing , being his roomate i called in the tech on duty that night and he was narcanned and saved but the tech went home that night and used the fentanyl and died . In the morning the staff was very upset and accusing us of the techs death . Abe and i left out of spite and got a hotel room near skid row in LA where i tried meth for the first time and i ended up in a psychosis and going to jail .
I don’t like to talk about this traumatic experience often because it was a tough time in my life , but today i am 18 months clean, working at a legit treatment center in New Jersey , and prospering and loving my life . What’s crazy to me is while at work during the over night shift I’m staying awake by watching this channel and I see Abraham on here . A shell of his former self .
Go home Abe , I’m back in New Jersey after surviving the horrors of Californias treatment scandal and i am back with my family and recovering from this disease of addiction and the lifestyle .
Good for you! You are worth living a sober happy life!
Proud of you 👏
It's great hearing you got through your substance abuse. Be well❤
Wish you all the strength and best of luck.
Foreign saboteur. He has Hasidic Jew vibes. Come to a foreign land with foreign cult vibes and extort everyone with their tall tales.
2 yrs sober here. Something that stood out to me about this interview is that Abraham is addicted to the chaos. He gets bored and sabotages his sobriety. Abraham, life is not meant to be all about fun, excitement, thrill. Life will be boring. But there’s something so beautiful in that peace, in that quiet. You’re scared of it and it feels weird in the beginning but once you allow yourself the peace all humans need and deserve, you won’t ever want to go back. These feelings im describing wont come in 90 days. I still feel my mind shift daily at 2 yrs sober, constantly building myself and my life up again but its really rewarding. The tasks of getting ur life together are daunting but once you figure out a plan, small goals, you can do it. Don’t put so much pressure on yourself. You have a spark and a big heart within you, i can understand why your parents haven’t left u behind, love yourself Abe!! ❤️🖤
Beautifully said... you are on point "life is not meant to be all about fun, excitement, thrill. Life will be boring. But there’s something so beautiful in that peace, in that quiet."
Addiction is very complicated, and I think you can believe you’re addicted to all the things that are associated with the addiction too; the danger, ups and downs, the little thrills of life outside the normal world. But it’s still actually the drug addiction that’s driving everything, and those associations are incidental, and really only something you like because it’s attached to drug use, and your mind connects the two, like how a when a dog hears it’s bowl gets excited, because it knows that there’s gonna be food, not because the sound of the bowl is so great.
@@BGeezy4sheezy exactly right. The physical allergy coupled with the mental obsession & spiritual malady. Yes we love the drama but I can promise you that there’s plenty of sober drama out there waiting too. You can steal cars and get rich and get poor and get involved in all the shady things out there without ever touching a drug. Abe sadly hasn’t hit his bottom yet. When you hit a bottom, “bored but sober” will sound like a winning lottery ticket. I just hope that Abraham hits his bottom before he dies. It seems like there’s a cool, smart, funny dude in there.
@@housepants97 i musta finally hit my bottom! Cuz i am ill say semi bored, and sober.. and it feels a billion times better than where i was.
The boredom just shows me im not doing enough yet though. Only been since aug. 17th, so still in the early stages of rebuilding my life. Ill take these lil bouts of boredom over hell on earth any day of the week tho. Any damn day.
Yes, Minimalist lifestyle! You can get used to it. It's a tough transition. But, addicts can do it. I did.
Abraham, I have a friend who went thru rehab at least 60 times and is now sober for over 15 years. You can do it also, once you are just sick and tired and READY, you will do the same. Much positive light your way that you make it out of the addiction cycle!! 💯💙🔥🔥🔥
I've been to rehab a few times and the statistic is person usually goes through rehab 7 to 12 times before it finally works
Truth!
@@foxguyday Getting clean is different for everyone. Rehab never worked for me. What worked was going to jail for a solid year. No visits, no commissary, and my parents telling me they can now sleep at night bc they know where im at.
Completely changed my life being locked away. Not comfortable and able to get clean. I never wanted to go back. I saw multiple people released from jail and come back 3x while i was there. Ultimately, its up to the person.
@@jacquelinefitzpatrick2405 absolutely true...so glad you're on your sober journey now, yes, it's different for Everyone ❤️🔥🔥
@@foxguyday This is true!! 💯💙🔥
My son was in a sober living home in San Jose, CA. I always wondered how the “homeless“ dudes that lived there drove around in brand new Cameros and Chargers.
My eyes have been opened!!!!
I’m glad we got my son out of there due to Covid. He’s got serious Mental Health issues and could see him easily falling prey to this scam.
Abraham, ……man, ……we are praying for your safety and sobriety.
Great interview!!
Lol yep homeless people walking into AAA to pay for their home insurance. Classic San Jose. I used to give give give now I found a different way to give. Glad you got your son proper treatment.
This is the craziest interview I’ve seen on this channel. This guy is exposing the “rehab” industry
This is extremely dark. He’s talking about organized crime, hits, GPS drug drops, all sorts of things that can get someone disappeared. I hope this man stays safe or goes somewhere with family or friends. The people who operate these things have a long reach, and they will retaliate.
For sure, being a 21 yr old Hispanic from SoCal, hearing his story and the details made me cringe as to how much I recognize the type of crimes and what groups he’s talking about. The only thing I’m confused ab and don’t get is how fast and easy his “friend” pulled him along and tried teaching him the ropes. They usually influence ppl they know for yearss
@@user-qg8cj4zh5rdo you know Pablo? Real name Nathan young ? He runs helping hands, healing path, ocean valley, and tons more
Maybe he's delusional
@Wendy-rt5em read the other comments. I thought so too until I read the comments. Terrifying.
This channel truly never fails to inform and educate. Stay safe, Abraham!
I hope this lovely man can stay safe because revealing these details about these extremely shady people could be potentially dangerous. Please look after yourself.
He will be fine
@@oakhillclassroom4827 how do you know
@@Parkhana12 because they are lazy and on drugs ... ans will make many other mistakes with more junkies
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lovely man? these people will kill you for a dollar!
I forgot i seen this one a year ago and his story scared me then as i does now. I pray this man is still alive.
It’s important to bring awareness to the corruption in the recovery industry in California. Lives are at risk. Insurance scams are real and happening every day. It needs to be stopped
Abraham if you are reading this, I hope and pray that you stay safe. Your story has me terrified for you. You’re such an intelligent guy and have so much going for you. I can tell you have a good soul and heart too. This is not the lifestyle for you buddy. You deserve so much better! Rooting for you Abraham. You can do it!
Hands down one of the BEST interviews on SWU!!!
I will never forget Abraham and this video. He is so honest. His story will help a lot of people. I learned a lot. You are a good soul. Stay away from the people with no soul or conscience. Stay safe Abraham.
What a great looking and intellectual guy. You can tell he was raised well. Wish him all the best. He is very young and has his whole life ahead of him. He will succeed.
This is one of those stories that could be made into a movie. But it’s still as heartbreaking as anything else you’d hear on this channel. I hope he starts being okay with having responsibilities and get clean. He seems like a decent guy.
There is a movie that's been made called body broker, it's really worth a watch.
@@HitTheBricks89 i just watched it as he mentioned it,. really crazy wish I coulda got paid when I got sober but I did without rehab
I’m actually surprised that we don’t hear more about this on the channel because it is so prevalent. Many rehabs and “helpers” involved in some incredibly dark + demonic stuff. We need to listen to this young man because, tho not innocent, he is putting his life on the line with this message. I really hope Mark asks more rehab directors, etc, about their business models and how they work to change this. A lot of people benefiting from this epidemic that is killing people. Addicts being used as pawns. A lot of money changing hands.
you know why we dont hear about this? Because it is sanctioned and run by the AMA, Big Pharma, the state and the insurance companies. Billions in DIRTY MONEY BEHIND THE OC. I had to leave. but i miss home.
@@Lemons_To_Lemonade Mark is involved in this work/field thus the suggestion. I ask hard questions in my own volunteer work + profession. But maybe we all could look to do so?
@@savorsalvagescent2300 Unfortunately, I don't think Mark cares that much to investigate.
Part of it is most rehabs hire newly sober people who end up relapsing, I used to attend an on grounds N.A meeting at one rehab and there were people doing drug deals in the parking lot I have no proof but I'm sure the head counselors lackie was making money off of it too talking about the sober house he was starting. When you're court ordered you have to suck it up because you'll get punished for leaving. He was only making $15 an hour it was his full time job talking about buying a house even in 2008 dollars he had to be doing SOMETHING to afford his own house.
@@ChillHillsMark cares. He's bringing awareness to all, through his own efforts and his own money in order to start this channel. It's not about Mark. It's about corruption within an enormous American system.
Hi Abraham. Thank you for sharing your story. I am a recovering alcoholic. Been abusing for over 12 years. Iv been sober 11 months. I started the journey 2019 and relapsed many times because my body would go into these seizures and massive headaches. But I was determined and very self aware just like you. I cried every single night to God for him to give me strength. I have autism. And the world is so hard for me and alcohol helped me survive. I am so happy to hear you have such supporting parents. You have it in you man. You need to just shut the world off. If you dont want to worry about islnsurance and this and that when you're sober then I suggest you go hermit. I locked myself in the house. I started a green house so I had something to do everyday and the plants life depend on me. My cat also. I have no choice but to focus on keeping my cat and plants alive. I turned my bedroom into my sanctuary so u am surrounded by positive visual stimulation. Music, lights, books, calming aroma, white noise. You have to trick your own brain and it works! It's safe to say everyone watching sees you are trying. Please don't give up. You are only 27. Your organs are still willing to fight back. God bless you
I loved reading this. Thank you for sharing. I feel like my cat saves my mental health on the daily too!
@@carriebilly6312 animals do wonders for us. A service dog could also help when you aren't thinking clearly. They don't judge you and willing to love you no matter what. 😭
Believing I had a drinking problem many years ago, I put myself in a 6 week rehab facility in a residential "treatment center"at the age of 54. Everyone else in the place was much younger. I quickly discovered that I did Not have a drinking problem...and spent 6 weeks watching these "kids" who did NOT want to be there but had been forced into it. It was a horrible eye-opener. They were drinking mouthwash...sneaking pills in, and found every loophole because addicts are sneaky and smart. There were 2 deaths while I was there, both on the day after a "resident" left...because when they went home, they immediately went to their "drug of choice" taking a dose they could have handled before rehab but was an overdose after 6 weeks clean. I watched at least 4 kids return to the facility after being discharged because it was the closest thing to home they had (their friends were still there) so they "lapsed" to get back in. The so-called treatment was a joke. The staff were not professionally trained, there was no one with any medical background and the "kids" treated it as a joke.
I believe that rehab should be a life-line to an addict. But there are unscrupulous places out there calling themselves rehabs that should be investigated at the very least. Choose wisely and carefully.
Interesting interview ! Everything is about profit in Merica
Get outta LA Abraham !
You are a very intelligent good looking man.. I wish you the absolute best !
Thank you for sharing ! Stay safe ! Get in law school !
I was at a residential inpatient facility where somehow someone had a box of meth shipped in and these guys were all getting legit jacked up ripped on it, unfortunately it made some people walk out (to go get more)
WTF??? Mark - I hope you or someone can help Abraham get the fuck outta dodge after this interview! I did not know about body brokering....always something new in our society to be sad and or disgusted about! Money is truly the root of all evil & this is just another point in fact!! I really hope the feds are investigating this racquet & just waiting to make their case!! All the best Abraham - watch your back brother ♥
This is one of the most important interviews on this channel
Make "begin again" your mantra. Fall 8 times get back up 9. You got this kid, over and over again. You're worthy of love, security and belonging. Wishing you the best.
Omg this was one of the more shocking interviews for me. Abraham thank you for your courage and self-sacrifice to really expose this. I believe you went through it and saw it all with the mind you have and your educational direction so that you can go further and help with taking the broken system down. This was shocking to me, bless you and stay safe. Trust Him always in all ways and let Him be your PEACE and your shelter in this storm ❤🕊🙏
I’ve been through the rehab system and he is definitely telling the truth… they are ALWAYS paying one another back and forth based off of our addiction.
The courts are involved the state is involved and now there are countless rehabs that you can’t even go to. They’re scary. You have a better chance helping yourself by getting away from everyone than you do going to rehab these days.
I was court ordered rehab. The state paid the rehab 3k for me… their check clears at the 15 day point of a 30 day rehab….
Guess which day you get kicked out of rehab for some made up BS? Day 16… when their check for you has cleared.
Rinse repeat….
It’s such a set up and scam… on the most vulnerable people in society.
People are the commodity bought, sold and traded by the money movers and shakers. Stay out of the web people
Damn I believe this shit
Thanks for sharing… my son is 27 and using since 14. He’s been to rehab and complained about one of them before and I just thought it was his drug brain talking. Much of what I know to be true about addiction is from experience and him telling me when he was sober.
I hope you are staying healthy! I hate to see anyone suffering addiction.
It's different when u choose to change n aren't court ordered
That is so so sad . What a bummer . I should have known . Look what the s*** medical system has done in the past couple of years .
He's risking so much telling this story. I hope that he can get clean as well as be safe. Sending u love and healing
Abraham, what are you doing my friend? Get out while you still can, you have so many beautiful years ahead of you if you decide to choose that for yourself. You deserve it.
Rooting for you ❤
Abraham I feel as though your honesty has done so much good. I think the right people will help you now. It was so brave of you to tell the truth. Take your life back. Young man, your parents are so right when they tell you that you can do it. You can. Put yourself in a safe place and stay there.
Abraham, you need to write a book my friend. You're obviously extremely smart and you have a story that could help a lot of people. It's never too late and its not over til it's over. Good luck and sending much love 🤍
First thing to to call 911 and get those murders solved.
I must say, this video made me look at where I have been and where I am at today! I thank GOD I have a 13 year old daughter that I adore and that I am finally able to call myself semi happy. I hope this man gets the help he truly needs, cause it's a mental illness that people call a substance abuse problem, and it's something that you will unfortunately have to live with your entire life, but you CAN and WILL find the happiness you deserve!
@shojus what do you mean semi happy ??? Seriously asking I don't have kids but I see that you do and to me that would be all the happiness I'd need
@@jen-ms4xo I say semi-happy because I have a few things I still need to work on for myself. But in general I am truly blessed! 👍
Same! Congrats we did it
Warms my heart to know you have done and are doing the work to stay healthy.
My son is in active addiction and when I have to chance I DO my best to explain that addiction is NOT a moral issue, though it will cause people to make immoral choices, … I could go on …
I am able to see addiction and the person separately … care about the person and see their value … and I’m trying to help others do that too … it CAN happen to ANYONE.
@@danab333 🙏❤️
Today is my year clean.. i love you Abraham.. you can do this. You deserve a life you don't have to use to escape from ❤️
Yay! So proud of you! I love you & loving seeing this!
This is not entertainment, but informative and educational as well. At the end of the day we are all God's children and our brother's keeper. I thank you for your service.
What are you going to do with this education and information? How does it help you and the rest of the world? Are you saying you’re gonna keep out of re-habs?
@@autumn5852 yeah I think this is definitely a cautionary tale and what can be learned from it is what to avoid and how not to fall in the same traps if one decides to go to rehab and what to look out for.
@@MrJames-tw3so 👍🏽 the rehab system over here (uk) isn’t half as brutal as over there and they do have relatively good success rates; the main difficulty over here (I think) is access to things like drug rehabilitation services are often dependent on whether drug rehabilitation or any particular subject is a current hot topic or not which can mean many grass roots services can come and go no matter how good they are if they’re reliant on any government funding and I think a lot of funding, even if it’s non government can be influenced by what the government tells us is important at any given time 😏 but generally, if a person is serious about getting clean, they’ll get into a good enough rehab and many can be accessed free of charge and have excellent after care services as well, so in this area, I think we fair better than you guys but as we know, no matter how good the service is, if the person isn’t ready to quit it’s not gonna help them and I think no matter where we are, if we’re serious about getting clean, we’ll do it and one way or another help will be there, a bit like when the student is ready, the teacher appears and visa versa ☺️
I was in treatment with “Abe” and he acted better than everyone. I have 5 years clean now. Oh how the tables turn. I seen him doing this in front of me and warned people.
Oh wow
Bless his heart...this interview is exhausting to hear. So sad.
I’m a little nervous that the wrong people may see this interview. And honestly, I believe what he’s saying. Get your life together, dude.
Its nothing new
Yeah Mark is a prick for posting this. This dude just publicly admitted to witnessing a murder… and the dudes apparently know where he is. Mark is going to get this dude killed. But hey I’m sure it’ll get views so good for Mark… fucking asshole.
I'm nervous about him loosing his life to that scetchy excopartner
Was thinking the same thing but we all make our choices in life. Consequences are real so is karma
@@danab333 Are you saying he would deserve to be killed in the face of karma? What karma is due him? He didn’t do anything wrong. He didn’t kill anyone. He made the right choice to get out of a bad partnership. Bad karma shall be upon you for making such harsh judgment
What a beautiful man in so many ways. I so want to hear someday that Abraham makes his dream a reality. Get clean...get into law school. You really give off a genuine vibe. 💜
I have been sober for 13 years, and finally feel like I have nearly repaired most of the destruction I chose to create throughout my using years. However some damage is irreparable, something I live with everyday.
I really like this guy. He seems very intelligent. I hope he gets sober and finds what he needs to make him happy without drugs.
I'm 447 days clean today from Opiate pain pills. I went to and continue to go to an outpatient clinic called RAAM or Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine and I'm now on Suboxone but it stops me from abusing pain pills and I haven't had a slip or relapse so far and I truly hope I don't.
Stay Awesome and Frosty but also stay safe, Kid. Stay safe.
Yay! So proud of you! All love!
My heart breaks for Abe's parents. I am so sorry that your son was lured into this, and I will pray that he can get off drugs and come home. He is obviously a loved kid. Abe, I hope that you can get yourself out of this mess. You have a future.
Abraham needs to go into a witness protection type of program asap
I was thinking the same thing. I hope Mark helps him to do this. I think it's imperative for his survival.
🙏 🙏 Abraham , prayers you get the hell out of that dark rabbit hole, slowly back out. So heartbreaking. ❤❤❤❤ only 27 , beautiful young man.
In from Massachusetts and I've actually lost a few friends to this practice down in Florida.. it's almost like they search for out of state addicts and bring them down there and after that it's a wrap for them.. praying for this young man
Please go home. Get help, or go home..fentaynal is no joke. My son died from this terrible drug. He was only 18.
Abraham you have so much potential. Your bright, good looking and your just existing. Don't you want a better life? Get clean and when you think your bored go volunteer at a food bank or something to give back. There's so much you can do to have an exciting life without dope!! Your still young so leave LA and go where your in good positive surroundings, people who will keep you in line and show you a better way for the long term. You can do it!!
Lord, you picked a fine time and much public place to start telling the truth!
I like him… he’s a good kid, hope he realizes he can do better than this and how lucky he is to have supportive family… we’re rooting for u Abraham!
He's not a kid. He's a man.
Nah she's right. He's still a kid. Age doesn't qualify you to be a man, your emotional maturity does. He's still a teenager.
@@EarthsGeomancer he is a man, but I know what you mean by kid, we’re older so anyone under 25 is a kid.
I was in treatment with abe I thought you had a good life good parents it's sad addiction is so real hope you get better boss
Fan-fucking-tastic.....got my fix for the day......im a addict of 35yrs, been clean (for the most part) for 5yrs now..... Now im strung out on SWU... THANKS FOR THE INTERVIEW BOTH OF YOU.
Lol 😂👍🏾
The restlessness, the body touching, I’m seeing my son all over again. Sadly he never could outrun his demons and took his life at 40. He couldn’t see a way out. Happy endings are not guaranteed.
I think my older brother is headed the same way…do you have any advice?
Did he have adhd?
@@cameronaskarian9584 you try everything as someone who loves an addict or alcoholic. And it’s the worst thing when you realize there is absolutely nothing you can do. It all has to come from within themselves. Even though you ultimately know this, you carry an enormous burden of guilt and helplessness forever. Your brother may find his strength. He can pull through this. Just always let him know you are there for him, and then be there if he reaches out. I’ll keep you in my thoughts and meditations. Really.
😔🙏 my sincere condolences
@@rootznokaoi Oh thank you. I mean that, thank you.
Wow! Abraham! You are an incredible human. You haven’t lost your morality & I admire you. Please, for the love of everything stay safe! You have a story, & heart. I hope you’ve read the comments & see the love & positivity that’s being sent to you!
I thought the rehab industry was corrupt enough before it it went this far! You have an education?!! I hope you are very careful because it is this yoyo thing that kills. My son died the first time he used after 9 months clean. Learn to live life on life's terms. You are as addicted to chaos and checking out as the drugs I'm sure. I hope you save yourself. When my son died I lost both of my sons. It has been 8 years and my son has been stuck right where he was at 18 when it happened. He is 26 now and only in the last few months has he started to move forward. Heartbreaking. .
Sounds similar to what Lima has done (a variation of body brokering)
I totally feel this guy! That's my biggest fear of going to rehab is being turned on to stronger shit to keep me in the loop. I'm an alcoholic 1st, I have been on Vicodin every day for 15 years. I don't take it to get high, my hands have been broken so many times I can't work without it. Sure, a do a line of coke here and there just because it's good shit and offered at the VFW by fellow members. My Vicodin connect is drying up and my biggest fear is I will switch to something else. Long story short pray for me to have the strength to kick the opiates as well as everything else!! VIVAT JESUS!!
go to the doctor.. or find outpatient suboxone treatment, it's covered by most medicaid, but only stay on subs as long as necessary because they are difficult to kick as well. Sub withdrawal is not as intense as opiate/opioid withdrawal but lasts longer
I will be praying for you William...Jesus is the way!!!
I was a meth addict for 6 years. I also drank and smoked cigarettes for 20 years. Just had a negative view on life and the only thing that made me feel better was drugs.
I’m 43 years now and you would never think I had those addictions. I’m now addicted to health and into bodybuilding.
I repented, cried out to Jesus and he restored everything the devil stole from me. There’s no way I could’ve done this on my own. He healed me years ago when I was praying and fasting.
It’s not all smooth sailing because the devil still attacks our minds. Everyday I pray for the full armor of God and read the Bible.
Pray everyday without ceasing for strength and wisdom. God bless !
@@stever507 EXACTLY!!!! I so want to help people, we carry the truth and the power to heal them and set them free through the Holy Spirit and in Jesus name...."I came to bind up the broken hearted and set the captives free."
@@metanoia2506 there are so many people out there who are lost. All these people on this channel need Jesus. We all do, everyday. They’ve been hurt so bad. All we can do is continue spreading the gospel and praying.
Continue the good fight. May the Lord bless you and keep you.
Please stay safe Abraham! Thank you for sharing your story ❤ I hope you find your place in this world being who you truly are.
Abraham, you are so intelligent and I can just tell you have a heart of gold. Please, please believe in yourself enough to get clean. I know it’s hard but you are so worth it. It’s not too late, you’re young and have your whole life ahead of you. I know you don’t know me but I care about you and will pray hard for you. 🙏
Wow. I'm in shock...I know who this guy is. This was a while ago. He used to "camp out" on "bum mountain" on the Union City/Jersey City border. I had a neighbor that used to feed/look out for the homeless. This guy was a regular. We all assumed he was dead. I guess he made it to California after all.
That's cool
May not be alive long sadly
That’s crazy
I live right up the hill from there. Kept wondering why he looks so familiar
Do you believe everything he was saying? I found some of his story(actually most of it) hard to believe. It just comes off as a bit to extreme to be all true.
Bro please keep trying your worth it. I prayed for you while watching this and I'll continue.
He is brave for sharing his story. I’m scared for him. I hope he can get clean for good and find a safe space where he doesn’t have to be looking over his shoulder. Maybe go back to school too. He’s got potential.
This is so sad & scary. The roots of evil in this country run deep. It’s awful seeing someone who presents so kind & pure wrapped up in such a dark lifestyle. I really hope he can, not only get clean, but stay safe. This is a very private story to share, one that I assume certain people would be very angry to find out about. I feel stupid even asking people to get clean, both my parents were addicts who lost their lives to addiction & it’s no joke. It’s not easy & for some, it’s not even an option. I see a hope & light in this individual though, I hope his faith can lead him into a better direction & he can create the life he deserves.
Very deep.
I'm in Orange county and been through a few treatment centers and several sober livings. I've been sober now going on 4.5 years. You have so much potential Abraham! You are smart and gifted. You speak 3 languages!!! You have so much that you can give to the world! I hope your rock bottom isn't death.
I hope Abraham can extricate himself from this cycle and have a fresh start somewhere new. Please do not lose your moral compass and ability to care about your relationships and the welfare of others. It is remarkable that you still have those intact and even though it can be painful to face the worry and fear and hard feelings, it is worth it and worth fighting to keep. Abraham is clearly intelligent and self-aware. I hope Abraham can keep talking honestly like this, to get it off his chest. To know that there are people who don't judge him and only want to understand him and wish him the best in his journey to make better choices every day. I hope we hear from him again.
this is one of the best videos I've seen in a long time. Abraham has a beautiful soul
I wonder how many rehabs actually do this in all the states. It’s really disturbing and frustrating!!!!!! Maybe something good will come out of this interview 🙏🏻🤞✌️ good luck Abraham ❤️
These are called poverty industries and it's global. In the UK, we have halfway houses for repeat offenders and addicts, they can either go to jail or a halfway house. Private landlords are getting £700 per room, per week and there's not really much treatment. It's the true measure of a very sick and corrupt society.
@@Toodle.Pipp001 wow!!! It really shouldn’t surprise me but it does😞
@@beckymellon8135 Exactly 💯! The way they are taking advantage of these people is Sick! 😥💔
Most every rehab is a money business. The help is there, only if you really want it. I was at the last rehab for 5 years, since I started working there and they have apartments that you can live like a recovery house. I've seen thousands of people come and go, some five times. Again, the help is there, but what people don't realize is you got to apply yourself. You have to want a better life or it's always a waste of time in the long run.
Abraham showed the Soft White Underbelly of Rehabilitation Centers
What a very articulate and intelligent young man. I do hope he seeks the proper help before its to late.😟
No addict will ever recover unless they want to. Went to rehab with guys like him, just there to pass time and get family or the law off their back. Sober ten years now..
TRUTH!
I pray this man finally get effective treatment and does amazing things with his life.
I cannot lie this guy made me think of certain things and just appreciate Life and just the little things but also wish he can turn his life around because HE CAN! " You must go through uncomfortable situations to become the best version of yourself " blessings
Dude I’m praying you get it together soon. You’re so young intelligent and handsome. Theres so much more to life than being stoned. 😢❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
He looks like he could be Bob Dylan's son.
NYU law school acceptance is no small feat. I hope he takes that & his life more serious one day since drugs can promise nothing besides death or prison.
Admits are cash cows for the law school
Law schools are cash cows for the university
@@Soulseeologia that's common knowledge but some have a better reputation than others
@@ginacampbell8766 you speak the truth
Man I'd really like this kid to get his life together and succeed in life 🙏 he's too smart to live life the way he is.
Abraham has got to be one of the most aware and clear people I'd ever heard. All I can say is, I'm rooting for Abraham. I hope he gets to where he want to be.
Good on you for listening to your inner voice. It's very difficult when you have so many others telling you what to feel.
I've worked in the industry in Prescott, Arizona...and found out the hard way what was more or less pillaging masked as saving and redeeming oneself. I have alot of strong and complex feelings about it. Great video.
I’m afraid this video will make you more of a target. Sending good thoughts for your safety and recovery.
This was brave of you and I really hope getting this story out there helps other people.
I’m not surprised to hear of all this evil going on in the addiction centers.
TROUBLE IS EASY TO GET INTO AND HARD TO GET OUT OF!!!! STAY SAFE AB!!
I have a similar back story to Abraham from the same area. I had a different way of keeping the habit going. Sober almost 7 years in SoCal. It is for sure possible as I personally know hundreds of people who are doing it. Wish the best for Abe and hope that he can find the right help bc it is available.
Good that you put this our there Abraham! Very familiar with optiods and treatment centers but no idea this was going on. Be safe!
I think you are a good person and I hope you will find your way❤️🦋
Can you get this guy back Mark? We would like to see how he progressed 🙏🏻
Is it just me but I found this interview confusing
I’ve watched 20 minutes and I have no idea what body brokering is or what he is talking about.
So it wasn't just me thanks
I don't understand neither 🤷♀️
An “agent” makes a commission when referring someone to a rehab facility. The agent will offer the patient to split the commission. This gives the patient money to continue their habit once released, under the assumption that the patient will return to a rehab facility to provide the agent with another commission check. The agent splits this payment with the patient again and the cycle continues. The patient is incentivized to only go to rehab for the purpose of continuing their habit once released, and the agent profits off of the patient’s addiction.
@@aidanblake6192 thanks
Wish Him all the best, he looks so real
Abraham seems stressed out, and to hear about how threatening people have been around him in recent years is heartbreaking. He deserves trust and love.
I wonder if he doesn't suffer from anxiety? Panic disorder? And is untreated so he self medicates? I hope he can find real help.
I have just seen a few minutes of the video, so I haven't heard what he's using except from the heroin.
But to me he looks like he's on some stimulating drugs like meth or crack.
He's arms are all over the place, around his body, up in his hair, he's swinging on the chair like crazy.
I'm not familiar with the different words for everything but I've heard the word tweaking about people using meth. I'm not sure what it means but I think it's when your body is moving on it's own without you being able to control it.
That's what I believe is going on here. It's not stress like you and me would be stressed out.
But I may be interpreting your comment the wrong way.
So let’s forget about insurance fraud? Those are big companies right? They have enough money? Is that it? Addiction is horrible, I have it and always will be letting someone commit crimes and lay down with dogs and act like nothing is complete horsecrap if that’s what your saying. Giving people like us a pass is enabling us to say out there longer
@@leneo1731 he’s gacked af.
Abraham God is with you! this came to mind while watching your story; Psalm 139:7-12💜
Body brokering is 100% real. And he’s right, people can’t and don’t talk about it.
…Thanks for what you do for ppl struggling with life’s battles it’s a cold world out there and we need stories like this to put things like this back in perspective…sometimes I feel like the world gets worse and worse but in actuality we lose sight of what’s happening in the world so much that we detach and become callous to these situations and ppl that are caught up in them… again thanks
Good luck man, as a recovering addict with over 10 years from NJ I know alot of where ur coming from. Got to really try to break those habits of body brokering and do the program.
The only person you can get clean for is yourself, you are really young so its extremely hard being that young and STAYING clean.
Your mental health needs to be worked on at the same time.
Abraham you really are an incredibly intelligent dude with a bright future out there waiting for you. I love the comment that says... Go Home.... I believe your family may offer from solace from the storm. Maybe with some serious counseling/help with a plan, I believe you've definetly got what it takes to succeed and could help others.
This young man says he had an excellent upbringing with two loving parents and a stay at home mom. He still chose to use heroin recreationally and says his mom quickly got him into rehab once she found out. His parents were there for him. Yet he then he chose to get into the body brokering activity, scamming insurance and leaving other addicts without the legitimate care they needed. Very hard to feel empathy for him.
One can still feel empathy for those who’ve done terrible things without excusing the behavior.
But I understand what you mean. Hard to have any for those who choose to destroy others.
Good people do bad things sometimes. Life ain't easy
Abraham, I hope you are well, safe and in good company.
You seem like a good person. Please give yourself the life you and your loved ones deserve from you. Make good choices. Be happy. You can do it.
Thanks Abraham we can get thru this. God bless bro
Stay safe!!!! Praying you get out of this cycle and get to some place safe. You have a lot you can offer the world... May that light within you guide you and protect you.
I'm at a loss. I knew the recovery industry was fucked up, but this? This is literally the first time I have heard of this and I have been sober since 4/3/2003. Alcohol is my drug of choice and AA is what got me and keeps me sober. I once did inpatient treatment and a bunch of outpatient in the 90's but it was only to satisfy the courts. I once volunteered for a short period of time at a treatment facility while I was laid off from work. That is the total sum of my experience with the recovery industry.
I want to commend Abraham for having the balls to not only tell his story while putting himself at obvious risk but also for his honesty about why he has struggled to stay sober. When he talks about how he can get 30, 60 even 90 days but then gets bored and overwhelmed by every day tasks like paying bills and being present for family, I totally relate.
Getting sober and staying sober are two completely things. I spent my entire twenties getting sober but never did stay sober. Living life like a civilized human being is both totally overwhelming and completely boring. And while most addicts will say they want it, deep down they really don't. They may want the consequences to stop but not the stuff that creates the consequences. Drama, craziness, excitement...those are way more attractive than going to work, paying bills and being present for other people. Half the fun of drugs is simply the steps and the drama involved in just getting them. Drama is just as addictive as alcohol, drugs, sugar, caffeine or nicotine.
The hardest and scariest part of my first few years of sobriety was being in my own skin while at the same time not having a clue as to who I was. Sitting still was something I had never done. Serenity was a completely foreign concept and one that I was not the least bit comfortable with. And while that may sound like an oxymoron to non addicts it is something that I feel Abraham is talking about here. He is absolutely correct when he talks about being active in addiction. Nothing else matters and no one expects anything more from you other than to quit. Reality is a tough pill to swallow for most addicts.
I sincerely hope that Abraham finds a path to getting sober. It really is the easier softer way.
Really interesting to hear your experience. Do you think that it’s possible for an addict to ever get back to that time before they ever did drugs? I.e. no longer ‘sober’ but just like anyone who has never used?
I feel for him. He’s incredibly honest! I hope he decides to live before he can’t.
I did not know this was a thing. Hope he gets it together. Thanks Mark!
My little brother got into this unknowingly. He thought he was going to a legit place. He saw thru it pretty quick and got sober and got out of there.
Physicians are the real drug dealers!!!!
@@jazmierebates4909 It's pretty hard now days to get narcotics from a doctor. My doctor will not prescribe pain meds unless you have cancer or end of life situations.
@Lunsy they started it with opoids and now they are benefiting from the rehabs! No one never gets better!
@@jazmierebates4909 Not many do. I was hooked on them for ten years but I'm 10 years clean. No doubt they knew and profited off peoples misery.
@@lunsy9420 I for one will never forgive the Sackler family. Where was Rico act for them?
Quiting is easy, staying sober is Not!!!
True
It's rare a drug addict admits the truth about being selfish. It's usually excuses of why they use. When he said it's very easy to run a drug rehab my first thought was Lima. She's always talking about the insurance companies. The absolute best guest to date.
Any updates, Mark? Please and thank you if you ever find anything more out about our guy Abraham. Cheers for another compelling interview.
abraham should be protected at all costs. He just popped the lid open on a massive industry-wide profiteering scheme that appears to be expanding without any repercussions. predictable outcome in a rabidly consumerist society....Abraham is a gem. Please stay safe brother.
Cover him god send him back home in the name of the father and the son,deliver him break all the chains , remove all negative spirits help him I pray that every evil addiction is broken in Jesus name amen 🙏 God bless you Abraham you will be free 🤗
Ny921 your off your fucking head.
Amen
God bless
In Jesus name, amen
Amen
Pleas go home. Let your family love you. Let that be enough. You don’t need the drugs and the hustle and fast life and money etc. I’m not judging. I’ve been there. I finally got out of my addiction. It was bad. I lost everything. Everyone. Prison. But I’ve been sober 23 years and I have everything and everyone back and I LOVE my life. You will too. You CAN do it. You can. Please go home.
@@Mukanimou thank you. A lot of work and self reflection and family love and acceptance. 💜
As someone that’s been in treatment in Florida and as someone that worked in a rehab as a “BHT” for 7 years. I can attest to everything bro said was true. All of it. And if anything he went light on it. It gets darker. And I pray you stay safe homie. A lot of fake ass rehab “owners” are gonna be pissed about this video.