How Appalachia Became Addicted to Dr*gs 🇺🇸

From what I've seen traveling all over this country making videos our drug problem is increasing. For those people struggling with addiction there are ways out. Below are some (local to this video) resources, but most likely there is help where you live too. For those suffering from addiction there are better days ahead if you choose. ► Chance's outreach group: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083339588655&mi… ► Donate to Chance's group: www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PZL799WCY9… ► The Next Chapter rehab: www.facebook.com/TheNextChapterLLP/ ► Appalachia Series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEyPgwIPkHo5If6xyrkr-s2…

This is the kind of real-world journalism we had in the 70s and 80s, but it's died out in corporate media. Thank you for filling the gap.

“Only drug problem I had as a kid was that my parents drug me to church” 😂 that was a great line.

This guy is hands down the best non judgmental interviewer I've ever seen. Absolutely gracious and handled so well in all situations. Excellent job. Almost 10 years sober alcoholic here and coming from someone who tried multiple times before it stuck hearing that guy say "you gotta have that psyche change cause old behavior Isn't gonna create new habits" hit HARD. You really need that switch to flip and when it does its amazing. Excellent journalism.

This is the best video I have ever seen!! I am so proud of this kid and his message, I am 24 years clean and sober through AA and Jesus one day at a time❤

As an elected Sheriff in Tennessee this episode definitely hit close to home. No one is immune, I lost my brother to an opioid overdose in 2003. Thank you for for sharing the good work these people are doing. Sheriff Guy Buck, McNairy County Tennessee.

Randy is my cousin. I haven't seen him in years but I'm glad to see that he's doing better right now. I am a recovering addict myself with a little over 4 years clean. I pray he continues to travel this sobriety road. Randy if you see this I love you and I'm so proud of you!

My brother went to a rehab ministry similar to this one. It was so incredibly vital for his recovery to be surrounded by healthy men to help keep him accountable. My biggest fear was my brother coming back home and falling into old habits, but he ultimately decided to stay and work within the ministry after he graduated from rehab. He is now 3 years sober, recently got married and is expecting his first child. Ministries like this are such a blessing and the ripples of their work extends far beyond the individuals they work with. I have a future niece/nephew thanks to a place like this.

My demon was alcohol. 6 years sober. I lost alot. Hurt my life and loved ones life. I gave it all to Christ. Christ saved my life I feel him with me each day. I swear he took it all away. Not any desire any more. Now l want to help others. A.A helps but Christ is the the key God bless yall❤

Peter out here showing the real issues, any video he has you know it will be quality content and show you sides you haven’t seen before. The mainstream media should take lessons from Santenello!

He is one of the most gracious hosts I have ever witnessed. No matter where he is, he is never judgemental, just reporting. May God bless this man and his family.

Texas girl here - the support these people give each other in your town is absolutely incredible. I cried watching this. You have no idea how many people you’re helping by doing this. Thank you.

Full disclosure-I was blessed as a wife of a firefighter/paramedic of 25 years and a mother of four when I found myself suddenly lost in this madness. Praise God my children are now a Marine, Airforce linguist, Firefighter and my youngest is in her third year at a university in Virginia. Unfortunately, due to my addiction and my husband's self medicating with alcohol we were no longer together (7years ago) but I am clean (have been for over a year and a half) he is sober and hopefully happily remarried. Just having a extremely difficult time finding my way back to the purpose he has me still on this earth for. Changed my people,places, things but honestly alcohol has been helping me numb or feel lately. I'm ready to be free of it all!!! Having a hard time but know that I will make it somehow. Just a lot of loss to deal with. PLEASE keep me in your prayers. Thank you.

That hamburger spot was touching , God bless that young man right outta jail. Courageous dude being so open and honest about his journey. Thank you peter

Peter, I like that when you interact with people you don’t take over the conversation; You actually let them tell their stories.. Excellent job.

I love this channel. It is real and super mellow, so peaceful without extra dramatic music making it impossible to watch. Peter is also an extremely non judgmental interviewer and that is rare and refreshing.

Very very very good interview!!! I’m a recovering opiate/meth addict. I’ve got 3 years clean. I was an addict for 15 years. When he said you have to totally change your way of thinking he was 100% right!!!

I became homeless due to drugs and it took my dad cutting me off from money for me to get help. I’m now a nurse and will have 25 years sober in November. There absolutely is hope!!! AA helped save my life!🙌♥️

It's really awesome to see a lot of these guys who are recovering, being open to talk to a stranger about their problems. Takes a strong person to do that.

I moved from Monticello 8 years ago to heal and elevate...that town and the people drag you down.I am doing better than I ever have in my entire life. Best decision I made.Just like he says at the pool hall,you have to get out and cut all ties.You have to break away from the toxicity no matter how hard it is,family and friends.Put yourself first always!Take care of you and get stronger and learn to love yourself.