tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post3713303969651321334..comments2024-03-28T04:58:30.734-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Dear HeroinBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-51972115583040379872016-07-24T11:11:56.987-04:002016-07-24T11:11:56.987-04:00@7:43,
At least fat people can lose weight. Hatred...@7:43,<br />At least fat people can lose weight. Hatred is hard to get rid of.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-39847770255771317592016-07-23T07:23:36.003-04:002016-07-23T07:23:36.003-04:00Individuals who have a slip of some sort are given...Individuals who have a slip of some sort are given a sanction. It does not always mean they go to jail for a period of time. It depends on how they have been doing and the nature of their violation. In some cases individuals are placed in the jail for their own safety until a revised plan can be developed for them. The drug court works with individuals as they understand the nature of addiction. No one is 100% perfect through this process but the court is there to support individuals and put them in line if they mess up. Drug Court focuses on treatment and recovery supports. Meetings and urine screens are tools that are used. Individually a plan is developed for each person. Peer Recovery Support specialists are assigned to help individuals with employment, housing, education, 12 step meetings, etc. There are a lot of requirements of individuals in drug court. The treatment team which includes Various departments and providers really invests a lot of time monitoring these individuals. It's an excellent program. The individuals not only get the help they need but also know that every week there is a team of people in their corner as they navigate their recovery. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-22606122576404081272016-07-23T05:02:37.576-04:002016-07-23T05:02:37.576-04:00Bill, It was quite an eye opener to sit thru drug ...Bill, It was quite an eye opener to sit thru drug court. If someone is a messing up, he goes right back to jail. I saw that with several individuals in the jail who were brought over. Yhe focus seems to be on meetings (90 in 90), drug testing (twice a week), employment (Judge Dally pushes hard to get people to work, and there is help there for people out of a job), and housing (Drug and Alcohol helps there). It is actually very intense, and I hope it works. <br /><br />You can see the difference between people who are sincere and making an effort, and people who are still in trouble. In addition to the huffer I mentioned above, there was a guy in drug court who was charged by police with drinking. He tried to deny it, but eventually fessed up. I don't know what the judge intends to do with him. I think he sends people who slip to the can for a little while to give them an opportunity to think about what they want and let them know this is very serious. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-48617779555231625252016-07-23T04:35:08.714-04:002016-07-23T04:35:08.714-04:00Just a tremendous amount of ignorance in these com...Just a tremendous amount of ignorance in these comments. Addiction impacts one in three families and factors that place people at higher risk include genetics, early like experimentation and trauma. Writing letters like this have been used as assignments in rehabs for people to think about their relationship with alcohol or other drugs, but I do not think this is a form letter. I do think we have a long way to go before we change public perception about substance use disorders. Opiate dependence typically starts with a doctors prescription, overdoses are the leading cause of death for young people in Pennsylvania and the leading cause of accidental death in America. It is also about as much about personal fault as diabetes and heart disease. Thanks for posting this Bernie, I am rooting for this young man. Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15294395112603289513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-3078753402610682762016-07-22T22:03:35.388-04:002016-07-22T22:03:35.388-04:00You obviously have no reading comprehension skills...You obviously have no reading comprehension skills, in addition to having no compassion. He didn't blame society. He blamed the drug and himself. As an alcoholic myself, that is precisely where he needs to begin, and his letter is both eloquent and unique.<br /><br /> saw an example of a phony trying to game the system, too. She had been kicked out of two halfway houses and was sent from Drug Court back to jail after she was caught huffing there. She is a beautiful young lady, and she read a letter, too. Completely different. She pretended to have a spiritual awakening, but no one is buying it. <br /><br />Joey B may relapse, but is definitely sincere. His anonymous critic here won't sign her name bc she knows it is going to just cost her more money. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-63653661535556725492016-07-22T20:13:27.972-04:002016-07-22T20:13:27.972-04:00another pussy boy blaming all his brought on by hi...another pussy boy blaming all his brought on by himself problems on society. Gun him down for the betterment of us allAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-79174815378186053822016-07-22T19:24:16.501-04:002016-07-22T19:24:16.501-04:00And we wonder why people who struggle from the dis...And we wonder why people who struggle from the disease of addiction don't seek help and are ashamed to admit they have a problem. What a horrible thing for someone to say about someone they don't know. Your life must be sad to say such a disgusting thing about a person who is working heard to get his life on track. Disgusting. Thanks for posting this Bernie and highlighting this young man's journey. Keep doing what you are doing Joey. Many people are pulling for you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-79340160979512604062016-07-22T18:40:20.432-04:002016-07-22T18:40:20.432-04:00The above comment is completely false, and I know ...The above comment is completely false, and I know this from personal experience. It comes from a mentally ill woman who has no compassion for others. Take your meds. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-1494463411051960922016-07-22T18:38:00.301-04:002016-07-22T18:38:00.301-04:00it is a form letter where you fill in portions to ...it is a form letter where you fill in portions to make it unique to your circumstances and the low life addict you are<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-58907220829085678702016-07-22T18:36:11.636-04:002016-07-22T18:36:11.636-04:00basic rehab letter, he will be dead within 24 mont...basic rehab letter, he will be dead within 24 monthsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-25915837146140690892016-07-22T13:49:56.280-04:002016-07-22T13:49:56.280-04:00I think the point of the letter is to acknowledge ...I think the point of the letter is to acknowledge a lack of self control and admit that there are forces stronger than some people. The important thing is that he's in recovery. I pray he continues his fight for the rest of his life and I wish him the best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-43640229565277989272016-07-22T13:34:17.387-04:002016-07-22T13:34:17.387-04:00Then what does that say about you? A fat man you c...Then what does that say about you? A fat man you claim is stupid was able to beat your skinny ass. The topic here ks heroin addiction, not your hatred of me. A think hate lowers your IQ because you've done some amazingly stupid things.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-41592436432896041882016-07-22T12:45:48.035-04:002016-07-22T12:45:48.035-04:00"At least we're big"
That's not...<br />"At least we're big"<br /><br />That's not a good thing. But it does explain a lot.<br /><br />http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1531487/The-greater-your-weight-the-lower-your-IQ-say-scientists.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-81519366099582514792016-07-22T12:38:39.510-04:002016-07-22T12:38:39.510-04:00"Just like fat people..... the biggest drain ...<em>"Just like fat people..... the biggest drain on society."</em><br /><br />At least we're big.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-78302151858741990022016-07-22T12:12:40.382-04:002016-07-22T12:12:40.382-04:00"That's a form letter they hand out in re...<em>"That's a form letter they hand out in rehab facilities. He didn't write it."</em><br /><br />False. I actually checked this out. It is unique. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-84249526105479152082016-07-22T10:53:11.155-04:002016-07-22T10:53:11.155-04:00Bernie why don't you take Sherwood Grigg throu...Bernie why don't you take Sherwood Grigg through the steps, all the way to the 13th!White Tiger of Gramblingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-66579773865093402202016-07-22T08:30:42.048-04:002016-07-22T08:30:42.048-04:00I wish this young man all the best as he works to ...I wish this young man all the best as he works to better his life and the lives of those around him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-60465972263872177732016-07-22T07:49:19.155-04:002016-07-22T07:49:19.155-04:00Everyone is so quick to judge and shame individual...Everyone is so quick to judge and shame individuals who suffer from the disease of addiction. Does anyone know this man and his life? Have you walked a mile in his shoes? While he writes this about his drug of choice from his past, we do not know what he has done outside of this letter to make amends for what he has done in his past. No one every looks at the positives. This man is clean and sober. He obviously is doing what he needs to do if he was promoted in this drug court program. The stigma around addiction is horrible. I know many individuals in recovery who are now productive tax paying citizens, college graduates, volunteers, etc. we need to stop judging people by their past. I hope that those with the negative comments live perfect lives and never have a family member that suffers. Addiction does not discriminate. No one wakes up one day and says "today I think i'll be come a heroin addict or an alcoholic". God bless this young man and his recovery. May he have the opportunity to continue on a path to a successful future. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-62114001469032683092016-07-22T07:43:39.165-04:002016-07-22T07:43:39.165-04:00"NO SELF RESPONSIBILITY!"
Just like fat..."NO SELF RESPONSIBILITY!"<br /><br />Just like fat people..... the biggest drain on society.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-26749877165185025302016-07-22T06:33:58.498-04:002016-07-22T06:33:58.498-04:00Of course, its the Heroin's fault. Shows how e...Of course, its the Heroin's fault. Shows how everything is to blame or something and NO SELF RESPONSIBILITY!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-19108880667554293312016-07-22T05:16:12.011-04:002016-07-22T05:16:12.011-04:00That's a form letter they hand out in rehab fa...That's a form letter they hand out in rehab facilities. He didn't write it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com