โน๏ธ Steve's dad died when he was 15: Steve started drinking and using pot and cocaine at 17. 03:24
๐ Addicts are burning bridges for drugs, changing jobs, and stealing money. 10:20
๐คฏ Steve found a doctor who would prescribe all the pills he needed. 16:09
๐ฐ Steve became a heavy addict: spending $86,000 on drugs in six months. 18:38
๐งช Asking the mother for help: Steveโs tricks to faking a clean drug test.ย 23:56ย
๐ Driving a big truck stoned: people realized something is not right. 28:27
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Married to an addict and had two little kids: using oxycodone. 33:14
๐ First time using heroin - love at first sight. 39:20
๐ฅ Being addicted to heroin means neglecting your children because of drugs: Steve overdosed and ended up in the hospital. 42:15
๐ Halfway house helped Steve find a job: he was getting high every day. 48:51
๐ โDeceased maleโ with no pulse: Steve reacted badly to one heroin hit and ended up in prison.ย 51:15
๐ When people closest to you donโt want to help you: hitting rock bottom. 55:05
๐ Trying to get help, ended up in Foundry Ministries: Tim helped with the recovery.ย 58:19
๐ผ Foundry Ministries helps addicts in a year-long program: Steve stayed on as a staff member, got divorced, and gained custody over both kids. 01:05:53
โค๏ธ Steve learned his lesson fighting the disease of addiction. ย 01:08:12
๐จโ๐ฆโ๐ฆ Being a single dad: temporary custody and new marriage.ย 01:10:28
๐จโโ๏ธ A little bit of tough love is the way to go if your kids are going down the addiction road: a new career Steve is passionate about. 01:13:34
โ๏ธ Pilots need a little good wind and some help from friends: surround yourself with people that constantly make you better.ย 01:16:00
โ Steve's a great mentor: remember drugs are not a person. 01:18:13
Links
ย ๐ Connect with Steve: rangermansuns@gmail.comย
ย ๐ฏ Connect with Bruce: www.ontargetleading.comย
ย โฉ Get in touch with Bruce: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-bruce-bright-1098339
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