Inside Shalom House, Australia’s ‘strictest’ drug rehab | Australian Story
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- Опубликовано: 9 апр 2017
- Peter Lyndon-James is a former ice addict and criminal who now runs ‘the nation’s strictest’ drug rehabilitation centre.
At Shalom House in Perth, addicts agree to go ‘cold turkey’ off all drugs including cigarettes, get their heads shaved and go to Christian church services three times a week.
The "cold-turkey" detox and Peter's approach to rehabilitation has been considered controversial by some, but for many it's changing their life for the better.
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“As long as there’s blood in my veins and air in my lungs, I’m trying my best” - that’s all we can do brother.
The guy that got stoned at 4 years old and then a needle in his arm at 10. Wow. Talk about a stolen childhood
@Dino velvet wow praise God for your recovery brother
I started young to, but that is just sad. Too young...
thats life for some of us mate.
@@JerrodOSRS wow Jerrod do you still use drugs?
@@simonrodley3112 i smoke weed now. thats it. lifes to short to lose to the hard stuff.
We need more of these programs rather than putting people in prison
@@RandomRUclips123 Those are the weaklings who don't want to change. They can rot in prison for all I care. Men who know they can do this should get a chance.
C M who told you that? Because that is not true at all.
I guess it is mostly political maybe
@@CognitivePixel not really
It is probably cheaper to put them in prison
My cousin is in there he really likes it changed from a meth addict to a normal person wish him all the best thanks Peter your doing a great job
Vjeruj mi da ce opet da pusi lulu
@@slavdefendov1499
Znam bija je tute tri puta dosada ka nema pamet neka I stoji tu
@@slavdefendov1499
Ja bi ga ubija sa pusku ka I obstale ko to pusi ja neman vremena za take budale
kakosi si jebi ga Wishing many blessings to your cousin, and the family! ❤️
@@slavdefendov1499 nije lepo reći
I did not know much about Shalom House until about 1.5 years ago when a few of the men turned up at my church of worship.
What made me curious and have me turned around to see who was in the congregation was this beautiful voices coming from the back seats of the church. These men sang with so much enthusiasm and conviction that their voice soared like the eagle . I later realized that they were from Shalom House.
After the service they were invited to sit down and have some tea and coffee, I was very blessed to be volunteering that day in the welcoming lounge, so I had the chance to sit and talked with them. The boys are all so polite,well dressed and really nice people. It was a real pleasure to talk and share with them their life journey and experiences. Anyway to cut the long story short, I had a brief chat with the organiser and he briefly explain to me all about Shalom house. That day I went home from church with a bit of tears in my eyes, I was really touched that God has reached out to Peter and as a result have given hope and purposes to these men who are trying to break free from drug addiction.
A couple of months after the event , I rang Shalom house to see if they could help me out with some garden work. Not only did they do an outstanding and wonderful job, but they were also very reasonable and efficient. I was so impressed by their sincerity and willingness to go that extra mile. They were just so happy that someone is willing to give them a chance.
I pray that God will protect and bless Shalom house and its founders, please people support Shalom house for they are doing an amazing job.
Thank you
Good words father.. (not sure if you're a father?).... but you know I got to be the devil's advocate. I respect people that step up and get their life back together... but I never understand this thing of humans that then honors them as "angels" and that they deserve immense praise. It's like... "hey dickwod.. you chose that life... you fell off... now you're back.. with the rest of us... well done... but hey... some out here never fell off.. they kept fighting, no matter how hard it got.. they never turned to and became absorbed in drug addiction (which is pure escapism)... so be proud.. YES, but quit blowing your trumpet because you realized running was not the solution.
I'm not speaking without knowledge either. I have a friend who is now in a rehab house.. (third attempt). I hope he really does make it work this time because he's left a trail of destruction. His family have suffered so much trying to help him but he went as far as to sell their property and steal money from them. There's always more to a story of an individual who descends into severe drug addiction. Even when they themselves repair, the destruction they cause never repairs. So for this, I really cringe when people then put these individuals on a pedestal. It completely disregards the pain they caused.. and the point I made earlier that, it all stems from them choosing to run away from difficulties in life. Difficulties which we all go through.
At the end of it all too.. THE MIND is not actually repaired, which is where the issue originates. Putting a burden upon yourself to STAY SOBER is still a form of escapism. Because you now live with that unresolved weakness. You fear that it will just take one slip and it's back to your old ways.. which is true.. because the addictive trait of that individual's mind was never actually addressed. Plus society remains the same. There will always be others around you who engage in recreational drug use.. plus alcohol is an Olympic Sport nearly!... and that weighs heavily on you as a Rehabbed Addict... because everyday.. is a constant battle.. which is why.. a person Sober, can instantly tell you how long they've been "clean".
Anyway.. my point is that as a collective, we need to not just look at the substance of abuse, but what led that mind to seek that substance to fill the void. Because it doesn't just apply to drugs.. it's also the cause of much of the violence we now take as part of modern, western life. GOD is a way, I respect that, but as an individual, your existence is yours and yours alone... and to truly rule that... is solely a thing of THE MIND... if one does not have that in order... the path shall always be broken.
@@marztar I know where you're coming from. But addiction is a disease. I believe the addiction gene is real. We all have some kind of addiction. For most it doesn't hurt others or bring us down. Like a gym junkie, or someone that is ocd with keeping a clean tidy home etc. All it takes is certain negative experiences, and or being at the wrong place at the wrong time when you are vulnerable and feeling lost, alone and frustrated with your life. We all have different coping mechanisms. A little praise for turning their life around is not calling them saints. Its for coming out at the end of a horrendous time, alive and some what a new person. And trust me they do try to make amends where possible. Its not an easy thing to do. It takes courage to face the carnage they have caused. Thank God that you are a strong accountable person.
@@jaggirl Dependency is coded into a system at the molecular level yes, but it was the choice of the entity which commands that system to create a repetition which would then lead to what we as that entity - Humans - classify as: Addiction.
There is no such "disease" which sweeps through a community and suddenly has a collectively wake up ADDICTED to a substance. Claiming such is a trait of humans which choose to avoid responsibility for their actions.
Using your example, a GYM JUNKIE is only created due to commitment to repetition. The default is to actually have an active membership and NOT go to gym repeatedly.
Escapism due to a void is prevalent in human societies, and this is the underlying cause of addiction. As a species though, we don't want to address that. It's much too difficult because the cause of it, is the very system(s) created by humans, in this path of "CIVILITY" that are to blame.
We are simply a broken expression due to our actions, yet we're attempting to shift blame towards our biology for everything from obesity to autism. Escapism is an easy mechanism to utilize.
Typical church more money than anyone else but still get a frebie done by others. Not saying the priest is dodgey but gee these church buggers get a lot of freebies done. You have to wonder where all the money goes...
The Un-named you are assuming he didn’t pay them, however he said they were very reasonable which clearly indicates he paid for their service. Please don’t hurt people with your words. The best to you.
Peter is absolutely right. You can only change if you want to change. It’s not up to your family or friends to change you. You have to do it yourself. It may not be easy, but it’s not impossible. With hard work, dedication, and faith, people can change. Keep fighting, guys.
I went through almost exactly the same thing at a Drug Court in the US. I've been clean for 20 years in June because I was held accountable and loved at the same time. Good on you boys.
Congratulations!!!! Odaat you’ll be clean for another 20 more!
Solid bro! Keep up the awesomeness.
Thank you Peter for bringing back our Perth men to the women and families that need and miss the men that the once knew before the drug problems. God bless you and your devotion
Australia needs more of this.
They also need more methadone clinics and suboxone doctors.
3rR4h every country needs more of this but the liberals will be up in arms over “the treatment” of the residents. This is a wonderful rehab program.
The United States needs More of this treatment.God bless them.
the world could do with more of this
@@miniliebenberg9644 they would be upset over the spiritual aspect of it too..
It's like Worlds Strictest Parents for Grown ups.
Its more like what it is.
Lol
😂 you’re right!
Surprisingly grown ups need to be whipped into shape a lot of time.
Omg yes haha!
Having been through rehab I can see how this would really work for so many people suffering from addiction. The pressure is taken off and you’re told that you’re being looked after. A routine is put in place and work on yourself starts. I still know quite a few people who are deep into their addiction who would benefit from a rehab facility like this. Peter is doing such an incredible job and ultimately saving lives and the tax payer money. Sometimes tough love is the only thing that will help to beat the addiction demons.
Rehab was really tough. I hated rehab and walked out twice, the second time I decided I would not go back. It was supposed to be a Christian rehab but the faith they pushed was nominal and charismatic, utter balloney. I got clean through the power of my faith in Christ. Clean now 7 months after 30 years of drug addiction. Jesus is the way. If you have Christ you can do anything. He has made me NOT want to take drugs.
Glory to God
Same here Brother. Christ set me Free! Be blessed. All Praise to God!
congrats!!
No you stopped no make believe entity, you did and that’s awesome
This is going to be me one day. I’m on my way to becoming Louisiana, USA’s female version of “Peter”with his Shalom House. We are very similar. He inspires me. ❤️ God bless
Good for you I was thinking of USA when commenting that many countries NEED these units, help and hope. I truly wish you all the sucsess in the world. Blessings from here in the UK 💓
So you wanna force christianity on sick and vulnerable poor drug addicts and make them pay for it?? Wow you're lovely.
@@MrSammersELsoho me?
Got your back Kellie
Swsw yet another Christian hating post, getting old moron.
That man is a hero just to have survived such a horrific childhood. I hope he has time for himself and therapy, he deserves it after all he’s been through!
I would just like to say to you and I am not being disrespectful this bloke is no Hero he picks and chooses people that he knows have not had a hard life I know this from first-hand experience this bloke is nothing more than a wanna be hard man that is only serving is own purpose I have lived a horrific life that would keep you up at night I am the real deal and I can tell you from personal experience and many decades Behind Bars from a crappy life that people that use speed are just weak individuals it is a cop out drug that has no side effects . unlike heroine which is a drug of true addiction both mentally and physically it will destroy you and people that use it are the most abused people on the planet people that use speed are usually spoilt little Bratz that really need to man up speed is a drug that simply sends them mad if they continue but it has no physical side effects what's so ever and the person that runs this place knows that if you go there on speed this a hole will shave your head talk down to you like you are rubbish and then reject to let you into his program this happened to a good friend of mine Richard lead to is suicide all because this man pics and chooses he has not at a hard life at all he does not even know what a hard life is believe me yes you may have been to jail big deal many men have because of bad choices but to be rejected by a clown on a Harley is nothing more than a kick in the face and maybe you should go and meet him and see what a horrible person he truly is I have not said any of this with any malice to would you I just want you to understand that this man is far from the hero and I want you to understand that speed is not a drug of addiction it has no side effects once stopped unlock heroin which will literally make you shit piss and vomit 4 weeks on end unable to even feed yourself eat or sleep speed is nothing like that at all it is just something they stick in themselves to give them a little bit more energy aggression because they are little minded men more like little spoilt children but personally I do not use any drugs at all anymore and I can tell you first and I have tried every drug known to man and speed was the easiest of them all as you just stopped using it unlike other drugs that will drag you into the pits of Hell and you only went there in the first place to hide from you're terrible upbringing an society that put you in jail and does not give you a second chance although the system will never forgive so you will never ever ever be apart of society again this is just the way to just assistant is in Western Australia I would say the entire Australia if you commit a crime and you are punished that is fair enough you served your time you learn your lesson but this will always be used against you no matter how old you get this is totally unlock and forces people back into using the drugs they did not want to use but being Outcast because of the judicial system leave you very few options
@LSJT he's a hero alright. Petes a great bloke and I know him as a mate. His life was radically changed when he encountered God in a real way. Only God can change a person like this
the man is a lying bully!
@@richardnolan5581 damn straight he is blows his horn but can't back his claims up
This man became rich after prison by starting a cult.
Wow, 'real' men being accountable and self-reflecting on what needs to be done to be healthier human beings. God bless them all.
You realize they had to hit bottom to do that though. There's regular guys who are really men who aren't druggies are alcoholics
@@BlaqueValue Those people are called sheltered. You can't know who is really a man if they've never been actually tested.
Real men do meth
There's one word for this man his a LEGEND. To give up his old ways and his life to help change others using religion isn't a bad thing at all.
I'd rather be a drug addict that knows what real life is.
Ben P would you rather your children be drug addicts or religios?
@@benp9793 who are you to look down on this man's story, he's out here bringing value to worthless men's lives because he knows God told him so.
I wish things like this existed for people that aren't religious. Unless you have health insurance in the US, you're stuck with religious organizations. I suppose it's better than nothing, but I feel like many of these places can be more faith based than treatment based and that doesn't do much for people who don't believe in God or that sort of thing. I think if people want to change enough though, they'll take what they CAN use and leave the rest.
@@justthatgirl-ct4jo For one, this is not religion-based. It is God based or God-centric. Secondly, training and discipline are a must for true Godliness. There's no other means by which the fallen human race may be restored to the lost image & likeness of God in which they were originally created. So that, having come face to face with the Truth or the Lord - who is the ONLY ONE to have come NOT BORN of the cursed seed of the fallen man - they may in comparison realize to what extent they have fallen & depraved themselves. Also realizing that how they cannot even hope to come close to wholesome healing unless they have by seeking His surpassing Righteousness, which He alone was faithful to fully exemplify, fulfill and teach, are able to bring their 'warped trinity' to perfect unison and made truly whole again. Praise God Peter understands that enough to incorporate it as part of the rehabilitation program.
It is a pity the fallen human race do not realize how each one of them need to be rehabilitated and restored to God! Not just drug-addicts or excesses of the human society. Once again, Peter has proved himself faithful to set the example by not doing it coercively. A true mark of the truly Godly. For even God does not coerce, He only coaxes & implores. God does not threaten, He only warns/forewarns of the consequences. God does not drag anyone into His Kingdom against their will, He only invites. And to those willing to follow, God is Faithful to lead, provide for and sustain. Unlike any man who may pretend to lead but only as far as Death/the grave he has no way of escaping. God leads and sustains one all through one's temporal life in this world and far beyond the chains of Death/grave He alone was faithful to break & triumph over, into His eternal & abundant Life, fully restored to His perfect Image & Likeness and thus made worthy to dwell with Him eternally in His holy & eternal Kingdom.
Therefore, too bad for self-obsessed people like Geoff whose obvious arrogance found himself 'belittled' in the not-so-scientific world of God-gifted Faith. If he had any sense he would know what is Science if not the misappropriation and misuse of the Wonderful, Indomitable & Inimitable creation works of God seeking nothing but the unmerited glory of the utterly unworthy, fallen & accursed man!
This guy came to my school and told his life story to us 🙏🙏
also same
@@albertopuccini7025 must have been pretty boring, got any good games on the phone?
What a powerful testimony. God bless you peter, god has definitely put you to amazing works for other people who are struggling
Red Hot! Good job. 22 years clean sober myself, remarried my wife after 5 years separation. Put things right with my boys, slowly, they are 42 and 44 now. It's difficult but extremely satisfying. "Mancare" Salvation Army rehab Canberra. God bless your journey.
While it sounds strict, its also just getting the residents through a normal week, setting up a routine, with others there who understand, going through the same thing, and can support each other. Good on you for getting these guys back to a place that they aren't self destructing, and can be healthy, and hopefully happy, not just a physical location, but happy mentally and emotionally with where they are.
sometimes people need rules when they feel nothing has structure and then it is nice to be given a plan
the repitition, and schedling is huge, because any drug addict knows idle time is the worst thing we can have
Good comment 👍👍
Love + Boundaries = Best Chance of Success
Just Love: Encourages Entitled, Unmotivated, Not Taking Responsibility
Just Boundaries: Encourages Frustration, Anger, Bitterness, Substance Abuse
Love + Boundaries = Winning Formula
That's logicsl but also a little black and white. I'd add mental health awareness/funding as a key ingredient in that recipe for starters.
This is more of a cult rather a rehab centre. 😵
Therapeutic :)
"The language is ok where you come from but not where you are going" 👍👍
Praise God for Shalom House, Peter and his wife!
Fantastic story, taking that first step outside the circle of drugs and alcohol or any criminal activity takes more guts than anything or anyone saving lives of individuals and families, a true legend, when you think you've hit rock bottom your wrong there's 6 feet further to go, A True Hero Peter!
Who cares if it’s religious or not, as long as it works, men are clean, that great!
religion is here for a reason... it helped people back then keep up the fight with life it helps still.... i think no country should leave his religion completely behind
@Elliot Ferriggi all the religions combined haven't killed as many people as communism and atheism.
@@dalp5140 no, that's man's ego... they just try and use Religion to reason... if it wasn't Religion they would have some other excuse, just like we see today
There are countless people who have overcame an addiction through religion, countless people.
@@plopties HAHAHHA that's the dumbest thing I have read today.
God is bigger than anything we go through. HE knows the best. HIS grace and mercy is upon us. We just have to surrender. Prayers for your establishment everyday to receive an abundance of funding, peace and wisdom to continue your work. God is smiling down on you.
I’ve watched this program about five times now and it strengthens me with dealing with my 21 year olds meth addiction,Ive also watched the tough love seminars and have used numerous things that Peter spoke about on my son,The tough love approach is the only way your going to turn your son or daughters life around,My son doesn’t live at home with us as a result of his violence,we’ve stopped enabling also,Peters right when he says the parents can be the worst thing for their drug addicted children especially if they enable the behaviour,what a wonderful human being Peter is especially to share your seminars and your story on RUclips with us mate you’ve single handedly repaired a broken family,we’ve still got a long way to go,I spend 1 day a week with my son to go out for lunch or go karting,that’s only if he’s sober and clean,I’ve set boundaries which he starting to respect,he’s managed to complete a construction course and he’s gained 6 machine tickets,we’ve sent resumes off and just waiting to hear back from different companies,a year ago things were really bad and violence house getting smashed up,was hard convincing my wife the tough love approach was the way to go but now she can see,thank you very much from the bottom of my heart👍
Hi Chris, just keep doing what you are doing my friend. I'm sure that you will both succeed, it won't be easy but one day at a time. You are both in my prayers. Kind regards Patrick.
I would not be here today if it wasn't for my parents NEVER giving up on me. Multiple detoxs etc and despite it being sooo bloody expensive, healthcare really helps. Longer term rehab of 3 months helped me to finally let go of my anger. I hope your son is doing OK and wanting help. No-one could make me want to change until i wanted it for myself. No matter how much damage I was causing others. It's good to hear that your setting boundaries to stay safe and still trying.
I think this man has done an amazing thing for these “fellows”. He’s been through it all himself so he definitely knows what these men need to succeed!! May God Bless Peter and his family and all of the people he is helping.. 🙏❤️from🇺🇸
What a great story :-) Brought tears to my eyes. There is good in everyone. Peter Lyndon-James is a true inspiration for all.
Thanks for this video Peter and I always see the bus at the shops! I like to greet these fellas and I admire them for changing their lives. I will keep on voting for Shalom house in Swan Valley. God bless you all!❤
This was so inspiring. Tears in my eyes. Such a powerful testimony
Total RESPECT Peter. God Bless you all. 💕👍🌷
I was forced into tough love rehab in mexico.. If they wouldn't have decided for me i would be dead by now.. My hats goes off to this Addict that has the guts to tell addicts the truth 🙏 Im 25 yrs sober now ☕️
I have so much respect for all involved, from the staff to the residents choosing to change. It's one of the hardest but best decisions I made when i was younger and a day at a time, some wrongs get to be made right and you can truly find a better version of yourself. Nothing worked for me until I chose a longer-term rehab and this seems fantastic. The rules may seem tough but I can understand as the last thing I needed was a soft approach to getting my sh** together. Even private hospital clinics strip away privileges such as phones etc so this is nothing knew but the not smoking would be a struggle for me. I'm not a fan personally of faith-based services however I'm glad your services are available to those who are willing to put in the hard work. This is life or death for most and how good is it to see that's it's helping so many. Good on you guys and also shout of to your wife and children for sticking with you.
I'm glad that worked for you but it was the exact opposite for me. Isolating me from my support system only made my mental health issues worse. Being able to have my phone and be treated like an adult human while in treatment and having visitors in the facility that helped me remember what I was fighting for, being able to dress like myself and take MAT medication and not be forced into religious services changed my life.
I hope and pray for these men, and the many others whom need a helping hand to break away from this terrible addiction that is literally killing our young men(and women),may GOD bless them during their recoveries,Amen
Yeah who is supposed to read this? Its looks like you did it make yourself feel better like snorting Glue you write christian prayers in the youtube comments section to make you feel good and sound nice why do you people do that? Do you think one of those brainwashed junkies are gonna see your nice little comment? What is this for? Is God going to watch this video on youtube see this comment and answer your prayers to help those poor blokes get converted to christianity while they have no defence are sick and vulnerable you people prey on the weak like you pray on the week, what you are doing is producing a dopamine rush with a meaningless prayer you're doing it for the high.
@swsw read the bible and go to church so you would have a understanding of the bible and God the holy spirit lord jesus our father in heaven. Our father in heaven was with her in spirit while she was writing her message. God is watching every thing we say and do he is every where in spirit. In jesus name Amen.
Amen sister Patricia God hears and sees all. All glory to Christ.
Swsw apparently can't help themselves, dude seriously seek help for your anti-christian hatred.
@@MrSammersELsoho damn keyboard trolls are everywhere. Get a life loser...
Did your comment give you the rush that you were looking for...😂
What's amazing is that his wife stayed by his side. That is just so rare in our endemic opt-out society. Thank you Amanda.
I've battled addiction all of my adult life. I'm 49 years old. If only I had a chance like that to sort myself out. What a great place. Started by a bloody good bloke and a Christian to boot. God bless you mate.
Never too late to seek support if you want to :)
It is EXTREMELY rare for an addict to get clean on their first or second attempt at conventional rehab programs and these programs cost a shit ton of money. When the failures pile up, or the money runs out, the addict stops trying.
The overall success rate w conventional rehab is so low that it makes me feel like were missing something. There HAS to be better way to go about this.
I've been saying for years that we need to look outside the box and this guy is doing that! Well done, sir. Keep it up.
His program is $300 a week. Pretty reasonable to me! Heck, I would love to move in there. Food, a job and a place to stay as well as rehab for $1200 a month is a deal!
@@realcanadiangirl64 I think you're being sarcastic but I cant tell for sure....lol. I wasnt saying that this guy is perfect. I'm just saying that hes moving in a different direction from the norm and it's good to see that bc the norm clearly isnt working too well.
@@amy.gali13 probably not sarcastic. Here in Canada I went to a crappy 2 months rehab for 18000$. It was run by a crook. Took me a coupla more tries to get clean. Most private rehabs are way overpriced with unmotivated staff. This dude looks like he knows what he's doing. Kudos to him.
@@billy6pack887 So you would agree that the current "normal" rehabs we've all been used to seeing for decades are not working? As a clean person now, you endorse looking outside of the box, maybe not exactly like this guy, but just doing SOMETHING different?
It doesnt matter if it takes you 100 tries. You did it....thats it. If you're truly clean today, youre one in a million. You walked through the deepest, darkest depths of hell and came out on the other side, still breathing. Getting clean is a gut-check that 99% of this population would not have the strength to endure but you did...so be proud of that.
This guy is so amazing ♡ good for you literally changing the world one person at a time ♡
I am tearful at the same time thankful watching this video, knowing that those life transformation is ongoing. I pray that many more victims of this drug abuse come to their rescue. I am a wife who was depraved of a husbands love because of his drug addiction... Your story should be plastered all over the world.. Because many suffered from this addiction and do not know how to come out.. There is always a miracle of a life anew and I hope people don't depraved that from them..Salute to you!!!
I was liking this right up till the last few minutes. It should be open to all , even non believers.
youll NEVER break from addiction without god.. the only other way out is death or prison
@@godssoldier101 fuck off. I'm clean 9 years with no god...
Most Christians inherently hate anyone who isn't in their clique. It's who they are as people unfortunately.
@@godssoldier101 definitely not true... I am not religious and was able to kick a heroin addiction without a belief in God. A person can truly want to better themselves and turn their lives around for a million reasons than for God or a higher power of some kind.
Not saying that there's anything wrong with those that seek out religious based treatment. And if it works for them, that's all that really matters. But not everyone needs to introduce religion or a belief in God in order to overcome addiction and create a better life for themselves.
Jiminy Lummox I am truly sorry you feel this way. I don’t know if it’s from personal experience or just a feeling you’ve gotten but whatever it is that makes you believe this hurts me for you.
Thank God for your wonderful work.
Judith Newing no thank him, god is imaginary
God didn't do shit.. it was themselves
Thank the bloke, mate. Just the bloke
It was the shalom house. NOT GOD. That’s like thanking Santa clause for your house
@i d wipe your chin mate
IM NOW 31 YR SOBER, I HAVE A DEEP FEELING YOU ONLY FEEL TRUE CHANGE THROUGH SUFFERING!!! ADDICT OR NON ADDICT!!!
Otto W thank you
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This is an awesome place. My best friends nephew has almost completed his time there. He's a different person.. Soo proud of him. This place helped to save his life....
Thank you Peter, you are doing a great thing. I wish you well on your journey..
You are a saviour to many.. I think the rules in this sanctuary are very acceptable. You are giving the guys a great lesson. You have shown them acceptance, hope, love and a real chance of life after addiction. I applaud you and your selflessness. We are lucky that here in the UK we have facilities like yours. Unfortunately there are so many countries that have no help, addicts are running the hamster wheel. The no nonsense attitude you have WORKS.. 👏 you dude. Good luck to the guys going through your program. I can tell you, the world needs more people like you. Great guy. Brilliant. Sending love from the UK 🙏
Victoria needs something like this asap. This is what I need in my life right now😓
Brilliant. Putting back integrity and principles for life in men who lost it all. Thank you Jesus
What an awesome program! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for you & your families sacrifices for the dedication & love you show to these people! We need more people like you & your family. Especially in the US! You are truly a gift from above ❤️ keep up the amazing work that you do. All my love, Nicole, Port Hope, MI, U.S.A.
I did charity sausage sizzles up at caversham, shaloms house stopped by almost every Sunday and they were more respectful, polite and caring than most other customers, you Can tell they had been through a lot of shit, hats off to Peter and hats of to them for taking the measures they needed to take. Loved seeing them every Sunday bringing the high spirit and energy they brought.
With God nothing is impossible thankyou for the great man you became and for what you are doing 🙏
so sad there are not more places like this around Australia. Also, it would be great to have them for women as well. Great story.
There isn't many but they do exist. Sadly you won't hear about many others until you're in a detox or rehab yourself.
What a great initiative! Well done to all who try to get their lives back, and stop hurting themselves and their loved ones.
Keep up the great work.
What a great story. I stayed in a similar rehab on the central coast of NSW for 9 months to try and kick my ICE addiction. I just celebrated my 5th year clean. If you’re serious about changing your life this works.
I don't understand ice addiction I mean the shits great but not life ruining great maybe cause I'm ADHD but heroin is better
He has done a great job, I live around the corner from this place I wish there was a similar place for women as I personally know someone with very bad addiction and I wish there was real help like this for people like her
There is a place called Destiny's haven in Clarence town NSW. Ran by people similar to Peters experience and is an absolutely phenomenal program.
If you let God in he'll help you. Love this!
Pete is a god send for helping my beautiful fiancé William stay clean for three years now!! I'm so proud of my man and I hope anyone struggling to give Shalom house a go because you will get the true no beating around the bush help you deserve
God bless this dude. Amazing work hes doing.
God bless you Peter, may He keep and sustain you!!
The WA Government should be ashamed for not backing this man and assisting him to fund his organization and provide a base for his organization to work from ,no one wants them working next-door to them until it happens to their family members. Iv worked in Community services for a long time and this man deserves a medal he is a true hero
What a remarkable man!! God truly has used him to help save others!!! To have somebody who has went through it themselves makes such a difference!!! Praise God for this program. This is an amazing program. Bc when u stop using u have to CHANGE EVERYTHING!!!
Respect to you Sir ....I bow to you for job Well done 🙏🙏🙏🙏
smh
"At age 7 or 8, my parents got divorced...." BINGO! The opening line of almost every addict and/or prisoner.
You forgot,sexual abuse line
Fire Power - Those are the exact thoughts that went through my mind the third time I heard one of these guys say "My parents split up..........." or "My Dad left my Mom.............." when I was 7 years old". It seems to be a critical age for kids to suffer a family breakup.
The destruction of the family unit was part of the plan to get people depending on govt, instead of a father figure. Feminism is cancer.
@@Harold_Flite you must be young.
J Gray you are very, very polite!
Proud of this man for taking the time out of his life to try and help these young men out, my friend needs to go to this programme he's got a bad habit of going back to his old ways of drinking and drugs and ended up back in hospital for 6weeks and not working.
Praise God 🙏, well done good and faithful servant Peter and crew 😊
Bless him and the boys going for restoration
Felt so bad for that guy Nathan hearing his story. What sort scum sticks a needle full of drugs into a 10 yr old.
Its heartbreaking to think that at such an early age, your pain was so bad that the only way you could cope was shooting up 😞
Praise the Lord for His amazing work!!
Brilliant program Thankyou Peter , I have adopt my nephew from young age of 15 yrs old from the pacific he’s a NZ born but neglected by parents , one died the other a drug addict. Have been tried since they’re very young him and his two sisters.
Finally when he’s 14 and half , he came to Australia straight away he was looking for drugs . He’s a junkie now he’s 29 yrs old on meths . He’s been to different rehaps doesn’t work for him , family finally cut the ties with him , i pray that one day he’ll get better , this rehab Shalom house it sound like it will work for him , we are in NT Alice Springs .
Great work peter not all heroes wear a cape..Truly inspiring
A real life Angel! His methods are the absolute best solution for addiction...its tough, my sincerest congratulations go out to the members of Shalom. There is no greater joy than seeing a family reunited without the scourge of drug/alcohol addiction. RIGHT ON!
What a truly wonderful humble man, you have great strength of character, well done for changing your life⭐️
These are the kind of Men Australia needs. So much respect 🙏 ❤️
Wow Peter what a great program you're running. Wish other rehab organisations would follow your template. God bless!
Wow this guy is amazing and such an inspiration to all walks of life. I think I need this change
I hope you find your way Haami. It is possible
Awwww thanks Allies
Haami - I've been clean for 12 years now. It IS possible to live a fulfilling life. Believe that you are worthy, believe that you can be strong, believe the outcome will be better than today's reality.
Much peace, kindness and respect to you xxoo
Tanya Taz Hayes....I’ve got over 4 years now and am an intern drug and alcohol abuse counselor. Life is too beautiful to waste on drugs and fast living. We ARE worthy! God chose us to live through our ordeal for a REASON! God bless you!! Keep on keeping on and inspiring others with your clean living❤️❤️
They say no cigarettes so that the people running the program can keep more of their sickness benefits payments.⚖️
I am just in Awe of you Peter. GOD BLESS YOU.. ❤❤❤. We need programs like this all around Australia. Especially for the Kids, stealing and breaking into peoples houses in the night in Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane. I'm so so Proud of you Peter. ❤️❤️❤️
In the name of Jesus Christ Amen 🙏
Totally Amazing!
I'm so glad that Peter heeded the voice of God. The Creator of the universe can do amazing things - when broken people allow Him in.
Praise be to God, not only for changing Peter's life, but also the lives of many others through him.
When the guy said, very Justin Bieberish. Can't have that! 😂😂😂 Great job though for this center especially Peter changing lives and giving people a chance. Much respect :) God bless yous.
Lai Mahika but the intake guy had facial hair.
Follow the rules and they will work for you. No Jieberish, its a lifstyle
Because I'm an atheist, this program would never work for me. Glad it's there for people who want it.
You don't have to believe in the religious side for the main principals to work in your life.
I hear what you're saying but the stories the bible tells can apply to everyone think of it as a story to teach certain values or morals not a book about god it makes a huge difference ♡
Appreciate the honesty
Anything can be your higher power when you're trying to get clean. in my case when I was getting clean my kids were my higher power. ✌️♥️
Mary Walters I don’t understand how your “religious beliefs” would change the effectiveness of this guys program if you were an addict genuinely seeking help???
A Beautiful story. One of encouragement and strength through tough times. I will pray for you and all you do. It's nice to see the Iceberg popping out of the ocean to show his magnificent beauty. God bless you all, and all those who come through your doors.
You're doing an incredible job Sir! Bringinging about a positive change in one's life is the greatest gift. God bless the team!
Amazing story, great work, the world needs more people like Peter.
Made me cry when he say how much he loves his son thank you
This is brilliant, we need one of these places in every state. Unfortunately i see so much of my family in these fellas. I'm still struggling with my addictions and know I can't battle it alone, this is proof of that.
Well done fellas, you're all amazing 👏 🖤
Although I am not Christian what Shalom House does is remarkable
It’s a shame government is not pay him any money at least for the effort that he is putting in,other then that for me this person is legend well done ,mate job well done..priceless
Cold turkey detox is probably not the best way to detox, and isn't recommended by the larger medical community. Also the religious aspect. These are probably why they don't get government funding.
@@emjaiz he won't get funding he's success rate is low and refuses to be open and transparent
thankyou Peter, you are the 1% of people who break free from the cycle and give hope to others and give more opportunity to minimise the people end up dead or jail. We need more of this, cheers
I can just imagine how these people misbehave and bully each other once the cam is off. And the CEO of the rehab finally got what he always wanted, lots of power.
Might not be true at all.
One Word, Respect Sir, I also try to help the Weak around me, I also did Serious Prison time, now with a new found believe, I march forward into Battle, with an inner strength of the Lords blessing, Thank you from Scotland for giving me a new strength today, when I came across you dvd , love and Peace Gary x
Wears a helmet. Has shorts and flip flops on lol
Squid life.
Happyface Killa lol
@Richard Kuklinski ....wtf man
Yep. Kinda stupid.
@Happyface Killa Has a nervous condition which brings burning pain from the legs down...shoes cause heaps of pain
I take my hat off to you mate, an incredible job. I wish everyone total success.
We need more like you in this World. God Bless
This guy should b Australian of year
Does he know that going cold turkey from Benzos or/And Alcohol, can kill you? He's only ever jumped of ICE which is not phsyically addictive, it's a walk in the park compared to Heroin/Methadone or Benzos/Alcohol, so him having the same standards for men who are in much worse situations is a bit bullshitty if you ask me.
I do however appreciate he's trying to help people, but shaving peoples heads and throwing them down the god route while risking peoples lives, isn't really something I can get behind "Australian of the year" lol
Agreed. This man is a saviour to many. If you are in the area that this guys centre is and you wana beat addiction, take it from an ex user always an addict.. His tough love, take no shit attitude WORKS!! I'm from UK.. Good luck people. 💓
@S.Mack wow congrats on being 50 and dumb :)
The fact that I'm saying Benzo and Alcohol withdrawal can kill you, shows you that I don't deem this as a game grandpa.
You can't just throw someone with a big benzo/alcohol dependence into a scheme that has "No drugs for help" attuide, when the withdrawal can kill you, honestly I wish people used their brain a bit more. I'm younger than you but I've also done it ALL and studied a great lengths on this topic.
Yes people can get through without drugs, but it's dangerous for people who are on alcohol/benzos to do so and if you honestly didn't know that, then you know fuck all about basic addiction.
@@rungeon83 No one asked you... but Duh! He has a team of doctors and other professionals who work with the patients. There is no program in Australia that has a better success rate for people who don't quit. Maybe you claim to have a better way? If so, why aren't you out there rehabilitating addicts? Or are you just another knocker without an alternative?
If he does this for the rest of his life he will maybe break even for the number of lives he destroyed in his previous life.
Massive respect to turning his life around and the work he is doing but don't forget that many of the men in Shalom house are there as a direct result of people like Peter pushing drugs and a life of crime on people.
It's not about one person, but Nathan looks amazing and he should be proud of himself. Relationship with his dad, I sincerely hope he's still doing well.
wow! Thank you God Jesus Holy Spirit for transforming Peter L J in an amazing amazing way! praise God praise God AND wowT to the Shalom House which has and is doing heaps to help men in need fantastic amen to that!
FANTASTIC*!! God Bless You*!!
Wtf why don’t we see him on the news
This was on current Affairs last year
The liberals will have a fit!
hes allways on the news ?
Faauuga Brayne because all the news talks about is Coronavirus
this is literally abc news' RUclips channel that you are watching this video on.
I think the work you guys do is amazing hats off to you all and god bless
I just showed my students this story. The best story ever. Inspiring doesn’t do it justice.
Iv bin on heroin for nearly 32year big respect to these guys iv just detox off my metherdone wich I was on for 32years now I'm trying to detox off pregablin I'm 3weeks clean now off metherdone going strong
I needed someone to scream out "YES DRILL SERGEANT"
Peter seems like a top bloke. What a legend