Relapse Prevention Failed: And How WE Can Solve this Crisis Together | Adam Gunton | TEDxBillings
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Before Alcoholics Anonymous and other Twelve Step Programs, there was virtually no solution for alcoholism and drug addiction - no matter how hard the medical community tried. With an increase in reliance upon methods like "Relapse Prevention" from the medical community, and an ever-increasing relapse and overdose rate around the world - what if the new solution to the addiction crisis was once again found in the community of those who have suffered in addiction and alcoholism?
Adam Gunton is the Founder of Recovered On Purpose, a nonprofit dedicated to helping those in recovery share their stories powerfully and help addicts recover. Adam Gunton is the bestselling author of “From Chains To Saved,” founder of Recovered On Purpose, and host of The Recovered On Purpose Show. After overcoming homelessness and serious drug addiction in 2017, Adam set out to help as many people overcome similar circumstances as possible. His mission is to equip and empower addicts in recovery. He teaches them to powerfully share their stories with the world and encourage other addicts to find hope through recovery. Recovered on Purpose also doubles as a relapse prevention program by adding incredible purpose, mission and passion to their lives in recovery. It is growing rapidly and the impact this movement is making is beyond anything one person could do alone. His most exciting accomplishments to this point are all the stories his students share and tell him of the addicts who have found recovery through his program. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
I just got home from a 90 day residential program today. I am an alcoholic and I have 95 days sober. In rehab I started writing poetry for my friends graduating. Then other housemates started asking for poems too. I will be making a recovery poetry book. Recovery has become a passion for me. I’m so happy I came upon your talk. Thank you!
Congratulations ❤ 👏
Recovery is possible ! Keep getting well!
I absolutely LOVE poetry and also am in recovery…I would read your book! ❤❤❤
I love this so much! Would love to help you publish it when you’re ready 🙌
keep coming back
Congrats!!!
❤❤❤
Your a miracle.
Isolation is the spouse of addiction, keep away from her!
Adam you and others inspired me to keep going w my recovery groups and keep living in God's purpose. Ive been in recovery for 10yrs after 25yrs in addiction. I was a chronic relapser and no1 thought id make it. I did everything different this time around and God willing, July 4th, ill have 4yrs clean and sober and am the GSR of my AA homegroup! My recovery groups are still running and i post daily. But most importantly, ive Gotten closer to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And God has shown me im doing His will by the messages i get telling me i helped them. I ALWAYS tell them that God helped them and I'm just grateful He used me!
I love this so much and am so proud of you! Keep fighting the good fight my friend!
Bro, you are incredible, and I'm so happy I got to meet you before you got sober and watch your journey. I'm proud to be your friend and love you so much, man.
Love you bro!
Thank you to TEDxBillings and TED for giving us the opportunity to share our stories with your audience. We are a nonprofit community service who believes the medical community and everyone in recovery are a team for the war against pain, suffering and death caused by addiction. We connect people to resources for free and for purpose. If you need help finding recovery, reach out to whoever you believe in your heart you should. That is the pathway to recovery meant for you. Blessings.
Had to watch this video over again tonight. I watched it for the first time a few days ago on Friday morning. After this video I knew I wanted to change and his story definitely started this for me. Thank you Adam for the great talk! I reached out to him and he called me back and has been checking on me every single day like he said he would. Day 3 and I’m still chugging along. Trust me it’s not easy and lots of times today I thought about using but I stayed strong and I’m glad I did. Few more days and this too shall pass! Looking forward to putting all of this behind me and moving forward with my life. Thank you Adam! Love u bro!💯🤙🏼👌🏼
Love you too brother and I’m proud of you 🎉
Im a recovered Alcoholic/addict. I am a counselor for a recovery center in southern Oregon. I shred this video with my online group. I appreciate you and Ted talks for making this video possible
Howdy! I am a CADC1 in Southern Oregon too! Klamath Falls!
We are all in this together! Keep up the great work!
I've Struggled with Substance abuse and alcoholism for many years. Prison, violent encounters, and self degradation! Sad how many lives I've impacted negatively. 2009 I got out of prison after 10 yrs. I found recovery. 2020 I was a proud business owner only to squander it all again. Now again back on the wagon with 1 yr clean, I'm working in the county jails educating and supporting my peers! There's not a better job for me in this world, nothing more gratifying then helping another find their way in life. Thanks for sharing your experience on a national stage Adam G., keep carrying the message. I'd love to chop it up with you if you end up seeing this.
I got some beautiful ideas I want to implement in the recovery community. I need some guidance if your willing to guide.
No, you've struggled with the evils of drug prohibition
I am proud of you for surviving the fall and standing back up brother! And yes, there is nothing that has made me feel alive more than helping others. Keep it up brother!
I’m an addictions counselor in a residential setting. Showing this to my clients for my TED talk Tuesday group ❤ one of the best I’ve heard😊
You are amazing! Thank you for the work you do for us.
From my own experience, the number one thing that people need to know in a residential setting is, NOBODY gets sober there!
What you get is much needed medical care, food, rest, and knowledge from dedicated counselors. Much like you Nichole, I'm sure!
The thing that determines whether we will live or die, is what we do the minute we walk out the door and return to the real world. "Relapse" is a term used incorrectly by so many people. You can't relapse from something you were never a part of. THAT'S just being "not ready" to live in the solution a day at a time.
A relapse occurs the minute we stop engaging in the path that got us sober in the first place. For those who are "repeat customers" Nichole, ask them how much of an effort they put into sobriety after leaving their last residential stay, compared to the effort they put into drinking and using. It won't even be close, and that applies to people regardless of the number of years of continuous recovery! Not a single person will EVER match the effort regarding sobriety, that they put into trying to kill themselves.
Thank you for your dedication Nichole. What you do is honorable in every sense of the word! Mark 5/8/1994
I just ran across this and I’m in recovery 9/21/15 thank you for your story I’d love to share my story , recovering out loud wasn’t really a thing but went from suffering in silence to sharing a shot of hope!!!
Amen! So proud of you! 🎉
I'm a Counselor in a residential treatment center I'll be using your talk for a group tonight thanks good work.
You’re awesome! I pray it touches someone there whose story will save millions!
Currently in school to be an addiction counselor, looking to provide some home for others. I'll be 8 years sober this summer. I did it on my own and wouldn't recommend but it can be done. I am also writing a book for my boys about my past so they'll always have some answers to possible questions should they need them. This video has me thinking I should expand the audience.
Great work Bryan!
This guy Ted has a lot of wisdom. I’m glad Ted is clean and sober today. Thanks for sharing! Good talk.
Thank you for the encouragement! My name is Adam, but Ted has a ton of wisdom too 😂
I just got out of rehab for the first time in my life. I love these videos. I am forever grateful to recovery institutions. It changed my life. I have a daughter that is struggling with the same addiction that I had. I want her to go to rehab but I know it won't work until she is ready. It took me till I was 45 to even attempt it. All I can do is be there when she is ready. I want her to watch this video.
Please please please go to meetings and get a strong network of good friends. Don't relapse man it's not worth it !!!!
Love you bro! It is never too early to recover. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
1 person, 1 story, 1 message of hope, saved my life ❤️ Adam Vibe Gunton was the person that inspired me to save myself ❤
Proud of you Crystal!
This is the best TED talk!
Thank you Frank and Ashley! I hope it reaches more people who need it!
That's a powerful story ❤
Thank you! ❤
This is an amazing story that kept me on the edge of my seat. This needs to be shared with every person who is struggling so they can see what's possible!
Thank you for you encouraging words!
One persone one story one message of hope❤🎉
Can change the entire world.
You give hope to the hopeless adam , you've impacted my life greatly
This will help so many people who are struggling or who know someone who is struggling ❤ amazing job!
Well done Adam!! 💗💗
Thank you Tiina!
2/5/84❤. 12 step model.
Thank you for paving the way! ❤
Thank you for this video.
This is fire 🔥
Let's go that's amazing!!!!
Love you Chan! Thank you for always being a huge support and a positive influence in this space. Keep going with everything you are doing with your story and your music and many many multiples more people will be impacted and have their lives changed!
This is exactly what I needed to hear right now.
Awesome Tedx Talk. I am proud to call you a friend and mentor. Keep up the amazing work brother.
Out here changing lives ❤❤❤
Wow.. thank you for sharing your story. I firmly believe the sobriety journey is easier when we support each other. I also went through a terrible relationship with substances and, when I quit, my life started! It was so great that I decided to start a RUclips channel to help people change their relationship with alcohol :') Thanks for the inspo! God bless!
You're amazing! Maybe we should do a collab some time! Thank you for the work you do.
@@RecoveredOnPurpose I've DM you on IG
Thank you Adam! And Recovery on Purpose for being a change maker in my life and others!
Love you bro!
@@RecoveredOnPurpose Love you Brotha! 💪
Crushed it as always brother! Thank you for all you do!
I know this talk will help so many and change lives!
What you do is amazing my friend.😊 Keep fighting the good fight. I would love to share my story.
Thank you for the kind words 🙌 it starts with sharing it with one person. Then another. Then another.
There is hope❤
Yes there is!
Sure is. END DRUG PROHIBITION
This was very inspirational. I truly want to help others from addiction. I’m going to make a video soon. Thank you Adam. This is an awesome testimony.
Get your story out brother! The first time I shared mine, there were only a few watching... But every time you share your story, someone watching will be impacted.
Your story is really helping come clean
This was a great video! I shared it so many others will see it. Powerful message, I definitely feel inspired by watching this
You are awesome! We never know where the message will go, who it will reach, and what THEY will do with it. Thank you for the shares.
Bout to check out Adam on his Ted talk Aa
Amazing story, going to help so many!
Thank you for the kind words brother!
I told my friend that drugs have never been fun for me all they do and did is lead me to others who used some where I fit in all my life I've been different in that world but as long as I had drugs I wasn't completely alone now I'm back where I started all alone no one to talk to
It's tough. Ultimately we're alone but fortunately that's only one person we must care for. I think all addicts have a deep longing but once you realize nobodys coming it really opens up.
I need help
Please get help. It is possible. Don't do it alone. There is support out there. You matter. It is possible! God bless you!
Me too 😢 just got home from bender,as much as I try it won’t stop i don’t know what to do so I searched this…
Dear guys, never lose hope. You are precious how you are and you realy matter to the world. We need you and I need you, even if we are not connected. You have everything to beat additction and live a life in freedom and prosperity. Just walk in the direction of a additction free life, understand that failing is part of the process and get your healing from that desease. But whatever happens just keep moving in the right direction, you will find the right support over time, you will learn the right things and you will recover. My promise. Every small progress you make should motivate you even if an addictfree life seems far away. Just keep going in the right direction. Good things take time. Dont feel lost or hopeless. Probably you are changing right now for good. I don't know you but I have courage that you will have your life that is ment for you. ❤❤❤
Awesome story.
Thank you Michael! I just hope the people who need it hear it!
May God bless you.
God bless you too ❤
I need help someone who believes in me
I do Do you believe you can
@@Richie-489 Yes I do I believe in me
You’re capable!
You can do this but you got to want it more than anything
Prevention what BS. Just change your habit or is it too much to ask for yourself...
Addiction is a hard thing to understand when you have not experienced it. I get it and don’t blame you for having that thought. It’s hard to imagine a disease centering in the mind that takes away someone’s will power. We love you though ❤
Roy, you have no idea of the struggles and pain of both the addiction or their families. Please do some research before making crass comments