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
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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.
@RecoveredOnPurpose
8 күн бұрын
Love you bro!
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!
@janycebrown4071
5 күн бұрын
Congratulations ❤ 👏 Recovery is possible ! Keep getting well!
@Rayofsun69
3 күн бұрын
I absolutely LOVE poetry and also am in recovery…I would read your book! ❤❤❤
@RecoveredOnPurpose
Күн бұрын
I love this so much! Would love to help you publish it when you’re ready 🙌
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.
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
@user-sz4ty2kv9r
23 күн бұрын
Howdy! I am a CADC1 in Southern Oregon too! Klamath Falls!
@RecoveredOnPurpose
20 күн бұрын
We are all in this together! Keep up the great work!
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😊
@RecoveredOnPurpose
Ай бұрын
You are amazing! Thank you for the work you do for us.
@markg.4246
4 күн бұрын
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
This is the best TED talk!
@RecoveredOnPurpose
3 ай бұрын
Thank you Frank and Ashley! I hope it reaches more people who need it!
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!!!
@RecoveredOnPurpose
8 күн бұрын
Amen! So proud of you! 🎉
1 person, 1 story, 1 message of hope, saved my life ❤️ Adam Vibe Gunton was the person that inspired me to save myself ❤
@RecoveredOnPurpose
2 ай бұрын
Proud of you Crystal!
You give hope to the hopeless adam , you've impacted my life greatly
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.
@OFFTHEDOMEApparel
27 күн бұрын
Please please please go to meetings and get a strong network of good friends. Don't relapse man it's not worth it !!!!
@RecoveredOnPurpose
20 күн бұрын
Love you bro! It is never too early to recover. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
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 KZread channel to help people change their relationship with alcohol :') Thanks for the inspo! God bless!
@RecoveredOnPurpose
20 күн бұрын
You're amazing! Maybe we should do a collab some time! Thank you for the work you do.
@NatGetsSober
20 күн бұрын
@@RecoveredOnPurpose I've DM you on IG
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!
@RecoveredOnPurpose
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for you encouraging words!
This will help so many people who are struggling or who know someone who is struggling ❤ amazing job!
What you do is amazing my friend.😊 Keep fighting the good fight. I would love to share my story.
@RecoveredOnPurpose
Күн бұрын
Thank you for the kind words 🙌 it starts with sharing it with one person. Then another. Then another.
Awesome Tedx Talk. I am proud to call you a friend and mentor. Keep up the amazing work brother.
I know this talk will help so many and change lives!
There is hope❤
@RecoveredOnPurpose
3 ай бұрын
Yes there is!
That's a powerful story ❤
@RecoveredOnPurpose
6 күн бұрын
Thank you! ❤
One persone one story one message of hope❤🎉
@RecoveredOnPurpose
19 күн бұрын
Can change the entire world.
This is exactly what I needed to hear right now.
Crushed it as always brother! Thank you for all you do!
Thank you for this video.
Your story is really helping come clean
Out here changing lives ❤❤❤
2/5/84❤. 12 step model.
@RecoveredOnPurpose
Күн бұрын
Thank you for paving the way! ❤
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.
@RecoveredOnPurpose
3 ай бұрын
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.
Bout to check out Adam on his Ted talk Aa
This was a great video! I shared it so many others will see it. Powerful message, I definitely feel inspired by watching this
@RecoveredOnPurpose
Ай бұрын
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.
This is fire 🔥
Well done Adam!! 💗💗
@RecoveredOnPurpose
3 ай бұрын
Thank you Tiina!
Thank you Adam! And Recovery on Purpose for being a change maker in my life and others!
@RecoveredOnPurpose
2 ай бұрын
Love you bro!
@israelquintero448
2 ай бұрын
@@RecoveredOnPurpose Love you Brotha! 💪
Amazing story, going to help so many!
@RecoveredOnPurpose
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words brother!
Awesome story.
@RecoveredOnPurpose
2 ай бұрын
Thank you Michael! I just hope the people who need it hear it!
May God bless you.
@RecoveredOnPurpose
Ай бұрын
God bless you too ❤
I need help
@ceciliamartinez4467
10 күн бұрын
Please get help. It is possible. Don't do it alone. There is support out there. You matter. It is possible! God bless you!
Prevention what BS. Just change your habit or is it too much to ask for yourself...
@RecoveredOnPurpose
Күн бұрын
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 ❤