I hope he is at peace and my thoughts are with his family. Cutting off money, setting boundaries, and kicking someone out of the house makes the user recognize the consequences of their actions. Which is a good thing! Fashion starts here. My mother has cirrhosis, hepatitis from a blood transfusion when she her own blood was too poisoned from alcohol, and COPD. I hope Billys outcome was as positive as my sons. A college graduate who now works as a genealogist, Jeff can't give up his 30-cans-of-beer-per-day habit even though his health is failing, he recently lost his wife, and his children are struggling to cope with the loss of their mother. Ive dealt will this for 44 years. Addiction is a horrible disease my brother had addition issues abs is no longer with us. He was clean though. She became a wealthy doctor's wife, a country club member, and a proud mother. She touched many lives including mine. A nice one. so sorry to hear that Deidre. I wonder how true that was, that he got sober on his own after refusing treatment. Ill update again when Tiffany runs the death notice. the disease of addiction is real! Just wanted to leave an update: according to Katies Facebook page, shes been sober for 18 months! It generally stems from trauma or lack of control in the persons life, so they turn to restricting what they eat as a means of coping. I did a search and found a list of all the ones whove passed on and was surprised Corinne passed earlier this year. Looks like she might be doing better? By submitting your information, you agree to receive emails from A&E and A+E Networks. I felt so sorry for his live in girlfriend who was pregnant with his child. Words feel shallow, but its the best I can do. Yes, still keeping this updated and as far as I know there have been no deaths since July. Katherine I am so sorry for your loss. -Tyler last I heard was in prison, which probably ended up saving his life. Please use the search bar at the top to find his page and comments. Tragic stories. But now Courtney's mother, sister, and grandmother are planning an intervention in one last-ditch attempt to convince her to leave her, Sean was once a popular DJ and charismatic crowd-pleaser, but now he's rapidly going downhill due to his extreme alcoholism. Thanks for posting these updates. He is sober and happy. I hope he was able to get help. Jackie Wooten is listed above. It is oh so easy to be the outsider looking in saying what you would do, and being the one who has to look the person in the eye and say it. Please enter a valid email address. I thought her case was one of the saddest Id ever seen. Dillon, 20, is living with his father in a dilapidated trailer where he injects methamphetamines, The End of Intervention and The Element of Surprise, Nominations: Most Memorable Interventions and Pre-Interventions, CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: The Impact of Intervention. Aired on Aug 31, 2020. What makes you think otherwise? C. THEY havent given me long, 6 months, and I need a liver. I remember how frail and sickly she looked. A show that depicts addicts and the impact their illness has on those around them, resulting in an inevitable intervention. I hope he turned things around. After her mother abandoned her as a child and then died soon . Intervention is an American documentary series that premiered on March 6, 2005, on A&E.It follows one or two participants, who are dependent on or addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. Dang, Jeff, Ben, and Derek all in about a month So sad. To Sebastian, I hope you are at peace in Heaven!!!!!! He was into crack cocaine. I hope you can find peace. (sorry,its a bit long list:/), -Anthony(season 5),the alcoholic from Michigan,whose brother died of leukemia his episode was so sad:(, -Kim(season 3) the anorexic from Northern California, -Nicole(season 5), with Dyspahsia (she was who didnt swallow anything and had a feeding tube), -Tyler (season 7) ,the alcohol and crack addict who lost his brother and sister also because addiction, -Jessa&Skyler(season 11) ,Jessa was the alcohol and meth addict and Skyler used bath salts, -Sean(-||-) , the alcholic from Salem, Massachussettes who came from a religious family and his father cheated but No one is able to judge your feelings and emotions during such a difficult and lengthy time. I want to say her name was Megan but dont think it was the same Megan who is listed as deceased from the show. Brieana, your familys story hit home when it first aired and I am so sad to find out of her passing. I am in a group with Danas mom and age just posted about the show, and that she is doing well! Seeing her daughter's mental health in steep decline, Elann's mother believes this intervention is the only hope of pulling her, Courtney Ball passed away on May 12, 2020, By the age of 21, Joshua had the world in his hands. That was very sincere Dizz- and to Mrs Bittler, Very sorry for ur families loss. Just watched the 7/11/13 episode w/Kaila who was suffering anorexia nervosa. Doesnt take long to become dependent. I have found myself watching old episodes of Interventions lately. God bless. I am certain that suicide would be tempting. RIP. Tiffany Shaffer #181 episode l believe the girl that got to do her dream go to Haiti on a missions trip. He never got to fulfill the potential of his 170 I.Q. My gather died in 2015. I am trying desperatly to contact amy p so if anyone know how to get a hold of her, wether its threw email or facebook or even if you know her last name, please let me know, i am an old childhood friend of amy and it is very important that i get a hold of her so please either email me at [emailprotected] or text me anytime at 705-626-7321. This comment was two years ago where are you now? I have never been high, passed out or blacked out due to pain meds. The show introduces the addicts to the audience before showcasing their intervention which is usually attended by family members, friends, or loved ones. Saying they wont do certain things including have anything to do with a person as long as they are using is not a sign of conditional love. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/pd7dn/iama_cameraman_for_aes_intervention_i_have_worked/#ampf=undefined, RIP Rocky. I felt SO sorry for those kids! AA, call your county social services, if you have insurance, call them. Im stupid, stuff like that. Difficult to get to know, and not entirely pleasant. Kristen is alive and well. i am sitting here in utter shock at the added people to this thread. Blessings! I believe he never dealt with the issues from that animal of a stepfather who by in my opinion hurting him as a child in actuality ended up killing Charles along with the heroin. Thank you so much. Lauren and Corrines episodes are still up. its nowhere near the rate advertised. I dont believe season-12-Sean has died[although Im curious as to whats happened to him since he got sober.). Im just curious if anyone has herd of AMY P, she sufferd with bulimia, i herd rhumors that she had passed away but not sure if they are true. Share. My wife and I are heartbroken over the news of Brooke, E-53, S4. I have finally sat down to watch the new episodes of Intervention. At the age of 14, Joshua was badly beaten by his girlfriend's father - two years later he was molested by the leader of his youth group. For she,like many other upstate NYers,fought the fight. I saw the news article and some video regarding his suicide. :/ Because from a nice pic of her and her mother on her fb from 2years ago I thought she happily lives her life and has a good relationship with her family! My best friend Josh from 201 just died. Kaila now runs a website and a youtube channel under the name Kaila Bee. Might be repeating a question, however, what ever happened to Allison, the young lady who huffed? Im fucking heartbroken. Idk.I think there is a difference between conditional love & enabling. Sean struggled as a child, growing up in a rough neighborhood with an openly gay father. Pretty sure if Kaila or Dana had died, Intervention would have told us at the end. for some reason on this website its under season 5, #11. I cried when I saw her fragile 80 pound body. Much love to you. I was really rooting for him. Its not about stopping, its about not starting every second. She was brought back, then left a couple times, but as of February 2013 she is alive. Dizzy the page Admin is not affiliated with A&E in any way. I recall posting on this site a while back about her, but now I cannot locate the comment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4XmZ70R7yA. He looked SO much younger at the end. It took courage to go on TV, and to blog. May God bless and keep you, Amen. It seems .she never gave herself enough time walking through the darkness without heroin to get to the light. I dropped one tab once in the US and sure enough I could not sleep for hours and hours after coming back from the club. I would love to talk to you. But I hold her beautiful soul in my heart always. Oh no! Interventionwas resurrected a year later when the LMN network announced on August 5, 2014, that it had picked up the show for a new season to air in 2015. However, there are things you can do to help yourself without taking more meds. Especially after we die from these horrible drugs. The final comments are written in past tense when discussing her and her drug abuse. Man that shit was terribly sad. Ok,thank you Dizzy! Also , anyone know Adam, Alissa s bf from the Alissa and Brian ep? Five years ago Robby came out to his wife of twenty-nine years and two sons as transgender, exploding their world and Robbys own in the process. Im so scared for him and only watching to see how it ends because I want him to live so badly. Under advice from the interventionist, the agreed to cut Kaila off and tell her she couldn't live at their home anymore if she wasn't committed to recovery. She got arrested on the show for pushing him on the chest after she broke up a fight in her house between Ryan and one of his friends. I totally agree. They save lives. Thanks anyone who knows who I speak of. I suffered many years of every type of abuse from age 7 till about 37. Well provide updates on any news. Sean was a great person he will be missed.My heart has been ripped out.Love u Sean. Im breaking inside. If anything, it is a story that needs to be told even if it doesnt have a happy ending. He was, however, sober when he was taken into the hospital and had been doing an amazing job at regaining control of his life again. I am the mother of TAYLOR NICHOLE BITTLER and your description of my daughters cause of death is completely inaccurate! Im late to watching the show and work third shift in mental health and have been binging episodes during my overnights. God bless you, I will keep you in my prayers. Can Megan still realize the dreams she once had of becoming a lawyer or professor? But today, Sandy's life is unrecognizable from what it once was. Hello everyone. Lawrence Ryan. Died after successful treatment at 105 days sober. Her mother divorced and remarried, but Megan never felt included in her new family. Grandfather was smart enough to keep alcohol on hand before he had anything done. She has helped me get the right help so I dont turn to alcohol or drugs. Ashley was a child prodigy on the TaeKwonDo octagon, headed for international competition had she stayed the course. https://m.facebook.com/kimberly.carr.351?fref=nf&pn_ref=story, On her blog here: http://kimberlyanncarr.blogspot.com/2012/01/introduction-to-all.html?m=1 Enter each name into the search bar at the top of the site and read their individual pages. I really like Karissa too. Hes great. Some of these episodes are so heartbreaking to watch especially when its a young person my childs age. Maybe you can include her in this memoriam if its appropriate. AMAA. I know she wasnt a cast member, but I always felt so bad for Dea. The only things I could find are the threads below. the natural pleasure/pain zone from use, we will prevent the vicious addiction cycle. Chyna, the late former wrestler, was apparently almost on Intervention. There was a request for me to do this almost a month ago, I am finally finding some time to get around to it. Crazy title but it is the Intervention episode. They now know that people who have family members who have taken their own life are more likely to kill themselves. josh from the episode heroin highway passed away from an overdose in June of 2013. Made me feel a Lil uncomfortable. I cant even imagine what kind of pain the family is in, but know that there are many who send their support and good thoughts for everyone. Meanwhile, Hubert protected his brother and sisters from hearing and seeing their parents screaming and hitting one another. Know who Im referencing? Just thinking about his children makes me tear up. I really thought he would be a success story. He would say terrible things like im not a real person. I just finished rewatching Brooks story. However on her Facebook she looks healthy & makes regular post so I have to wonder with the personality she displayed on the show if she does have cirrhosis & hep.C as she claimed or if she is seeking pity and/or attention. Any updates?? I know everyones situation is different. We spoke on the phone and he was high, and I couldnt understand him. Why is this? Not yet, I guess he had a blood clot after some surgery. The obituary link you posted just lists a car accident as the cause of death. In my opinion you guys never came off in way other than a family who wanted a loved one to live longer. She is also expecting a baby boy soon. I am looking into volunteering with this organization as well. Can anyone please give me an update on Jessica from Canada who was addicted to heroin??? Two years ago, Bret's family held an intervention and sent him to rehab programs, but he relapsed. Such a tragic ending for such a beautiful soul. People get excited when they know people from tv, dude. This is Brittany, Brookes twin. May she RIP. I really want to know if he was able to get back on track after he relapsed? While it is typical to want to dichotomize something, addiction affects everyone in a different way, whether they are addicts or otherwise. The one-of-a-kindshow has aired a whopping 22 seasons to date, and fans have been eagerly anticipating the release of a new season. I see him in myself..I have chronic illness and am 22 but after I had to drop out of college because it got so bad I isolated myself. But right now, PLEASE find help. Whether the situation was drug related or not, they have most likely removed the unsuccessful interventions from their website. Sean passed away in early January of this year https://www.facebook.com/sean.messina.7?fref=ts. Hopefully we will learn more details but the wound is still so fresh. , Charles Michael Weimer from episode 62 passed away on March 10, 2014 (says Nexis Death Records Search). Im so sorry for your heartbreaking loss. Really a tragedy! Omg! God how heart breaking . You may find updates there. I am a teacher and always show my classes the season 2 episode with Antwahn and Billy. I hope you accept the apology. Very sad. But in high school, when his siblings had gone off to college, Clint fell in with the wrong crowd and began to struggle. How awful! As a mom I could not take seeing his dad back away from him . Last one is from her sister right after the show was shot. I want to be here to see his life unfold in the future, because I put a lot of love in that kid and I want the payoff to be spectacular!!! Search this site for Kelly F. Someone recently left an update there. But Jackie was haunted by childhood traumas. From these shows, Im trying to figure out why my dad didnt love me. Im happy that she is at peace finally even if it means shes no longer in physical form. Kaila is alive and well. That was Tyler, Season 7. https://intervention-directory.com/2011/12/23/episode-116-tyler/. To those who have been featured on Intervention, I hope its a small comfort to know we viewers care deeply for your recovery, and are hoping for nothing but the best for you. Click on Andrew to view the Intervention Canada posts. Sending you & your family love & light! Hope I answered some peoples questions! Brad, I am so sorry for you. My family held one over a year ago, and though I am doing absolutely great, I do not have a relationship with any of them. Whilst exploiting a family that feels completely helpless. Ive been wondering about Dallas, too! How one could confuse the two is beyond me, but Kailas disorder stemmed from being bullied and her suffering went unnoticed until it was beyond repair. I wish they gave more information. Most of the people I listed I didnt really find updates,just people were asking each other about the addict but there were many that no one knew anything about thats why I commented here! Hopefully theyll be able to remember Chris as he was before the addiction destroyed him. Both are people I have been curious about but there are no updates on here. That was such a sad story! Now I am sending prayers of love and healing to you both. After successfully losing the weight she decided to have a breast augmentation and a whole new Maria was born. He was very loved by his girlfriend, friends and family. I hated the way people spoke about your family. I am currently 27 and suffer from severe chronic pain and I could 100% sympathize with what Brooke was going through. I get blank looks from my husbands side of the family if the topic is brought up. I do what I have to, to have a somewhat normal life. Im scared it wont work. This show really gets to me, because I know most of these stories, in reality, at least half, didnt have a happy ending and those emotions you see in the end once the person has completed rehab. Link below. She still lives in vegas but has remained clean. Hubert was in the follow-up feature of one of the episodes in S16. I pray that all that are struggling make it to their recovery and know their worth every bit of the fight. I wonder if he was sober when he passed away. I am really sad to see Brittany passed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on_e1u5vQXM, Kaila is still alive and has a youtube channel and website that she posts on. I push it as long as possible between doses, keeping myself in constant pain. Its never easy to loose a loved one but to loose them to this makes it harder. Has anyone heard anything about Courtney from miami? If you find a copy of the obituary or anything written up in a newspaper, please link here so I know for sure before I include it in the official listing above. John C, i was hoping he would end up fine. The show's subjects came from every possible. I messaged Marcel on fb and follow him on Ig,hes doing great and has been a lighthouse in the darkness for me.hes a kind and big-hearted guy,that supported me,even if he didnt know me in person.his story of addiction and his bond with his brother were similar to my story,and I could relate.So glad hes clean, sober and happy. Thank you for the information Stefan! Her family has been on my mind and Im wondering if she got sober and is living better?? I have one uncle left and thank god he has been sober for 2 years. Look for a rehab center there are many now. DTs took him into organ failure. Just checking on her for a friend that knew her and is now 12 years sober. We only get a small piece of the story and make judgments based on 45 minutes. I remember almost all of them, and remember most in pretty clear detail. Here is the link to Karissa Lee Hilts obituary: http://obits.syracuse.com/obituaries/syracuse/obituary.aspx?pid=184501924. i am a humble grateful recovering heroin/opiate addict. I was lucky enough to know him from Facebook. Trust me. Brad, I am sorry for your loss. https://www.addictionpro.com/news-item/education/intervention-leader-southworth-dies-79. May she rest in peace. Emily July 14, 2015 Intervention, Where Are They Now? Shame on every single one of you. Theres also a link to a YouTube video of the Vanessa and Gabr episode thats good quality. https://www.kutisfuneralhomes.com/14064. Gone to soon. Thank u Bill W!! I was inquiring about that crazy girl Cristy and saw the update. Poor girl was always in pain. So Rachael is still alive (although her boyfriend at the time has passed), Kaila is alive and doing great things. This is all I could find for the death of Sebastian so far. Anorexia isnt something that just goes away, it takes care of itself. I thought you all were very patient and very supportive. I was very curious about Betsys progress after watching her episode on youtube (huge thanks to Ramoin) and found an online obituary for her that is different from the one listed above. She died of an overdose on August 20, 2016, which means she basically died immediately after treatment. We have all been robbed of so much. Oh yeah, and what about the once competitive Bicycle Racer? But when the haunting memory of childhood molestation caused her to turn to the numbing effects of drugs at the age of 15, her athletic career was pinned to the mat. Im not sure what season he was on. Take life one second at a time. The conflict ultimately ended with the . They hurt everyone who loves us too. He was not with his wife/kids, and I dont think he had any contact with them when I knew him. Intervention inspired me to get help for my alcoholism & today I have 65 days sobriety from alcohol & opiates. Just watched the Ivan and Dorothy episode. Rip Ben Lowe. Your family is not bad or mean, you did what you had to do to survive for your life, your families life, and your sanity. After her mother attempted suicide, Dallas turned to drugs to deal with the confusion and pain. This was a kid (then kid, or young man) who didnt want to stop -i think he refused treatment or accepted, but left and then bought a 40oz right after release. I cant be positive is authentic , but if it is then she is using again, and other drugs for that matter. The second time, it turned out to be too late. It makes me so sad. Click on Andrew to view the Intervention Canada posts. Here is the obituary. I am very saddened to hear of Joes recent passing. She was so beautiful, I was mesmerized by her in certain parts. Season 4, Episode 9. http://daysofmilkandhoney.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2015-01-12T23:53:00-08:00&max-results=7. I was dillons girlfriend and the kid they are referring to as his brother is actually his cousin that looked up to him as his brother but yes he was an only child. As a former clean-cut track star, John's life used to revolve around athletics. It also could have been Sylvia https://intervention-directory.com/2011/09/episode-32-sylvia/ Sylvia has been sober since her intervention and was even the interventionist for Erin, Episode 201. His Intervention espisode was so sad it made me cry. Tough love may look easy but it is not. 35K views, 1.2K likes, 69 loves, 290 comments, 62 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Channels Television: News At 10 Sandra, are you referring to Cristy Celaya from season 2? But Ill keep checking their individual page mybe someone will have updates! I am just wondering how people are finding out updates on the people featured on the show when their last names are not mentioned on the show. Youll be in my thoughts & prayers. It has the highest mortality rate of any psychological disorder. https://www.facebook.com/kimberly.carr.351. He was once a championship bodybuilder and successful property owner. He was his younger brother. 2021 marks the 10-year anniversary of NATO's violent intervention in Libya and the assassination of Muammar Gaddafi. I also have grown up with alcoholic parents. My prayers are with your family. Rest in peace. And her dad set up a GoFundMe page for her treatment; Bottom line, it looks like Katie is still struggling with her issues. She is finally at peace. Is her baby okay? Yes, as many know, an amphetamine does NOT help ease physical pain, but when pain medications stop working for one reason or another, ESPECIALLY when someone abuses them by overmedicating, the abuser will switch to another drug, almost using it as a crutch to get over their original drug of choice. **This article contains mentions of drug and alcohol addiction and self-harm** The episode just aired tonight? I am re-watching the episodes on LMN and there are so many questions! But his downward spiral into addiction has replaced all of his amazing traits and turned him into a junkie who hustles, steals and pawns. Ryan had tests done at the last moment and apparently died. As a child, he was tormented by neighborhood boys, and his father viewed him as a failure. Just watched Jeffs episode. It shouldnt be argued that anyone going to such great lengths to get help/attention isnt suffering from mental illness; most critically because anorexia alone is a psychological disorder and the episode was entirely based on this. During the intervention meeting, loved ones give the addict an ultimatum: go to an inpatient drug rehabilitation program . September 27, 2021 - 49 likes, 0 comments - Info@westportmoms.com (Westport + Norwalk) (@westportmoms) on Instagram: "The world is not easy for anyone right now . As a 22 year opiate (pain meds), I can tell you that once your dopamine receptors are damaged through opiate use, it makes your pain worse. A woman would go to his house every day to check up on himnot sure if she would bring him alcohol or not but he refused to go to rehab. I realize that the snippet of time thats a TV never shows it all; what I saw was a family desperately trying to save someone they loved. Anyways he looked ok. Her comment broke my heart, What if it doesnt work? Ryan always felt like the black sheep of the family compared to his successful, police officer brother. I had high hopes for her. People make mistakes. Im so sadden to see this page. For what its worth, I think the love you and your family had for Brooke was very, very apparent. She made this comment: It doesnt make life perfect, but sooo much closer to it. Her episode was very sad. Brittany, I cant imagine what its like to lose a sister, especially a twin. Just note that intervention isnt just what you see on the show. Adam is sober today, married and have a daughter , Are you going by the info at the end of Adams episode? I would love to hear good news about him. 11,011 talking about this. Any updates? Its something addicts have to fight everyday for the rest of their lives. Sebastian Ramirez (he was on with his twin, Marcel) died last year. I wish you the best. Until addicts realize that we are damaging our brains..i.e. Mom (53) passed away 4/15 from complications due to her dependency. My condolences . Lots of hugs and love from Pittsburgh PA. 100% gutted to see 3 members of the Heroin Triangle season passed away. Brooke wasnt on a methadone plan..she was abusing crystal meth (as Brookes twin sister expkains, in the comments above). Dizzy, it appears it was an overdose. He has a girlfriend and looks healthy. Your mom was one of the reasons i decided to become a drug & alcohol counselor. We have a GoFundMe set up to help us out with the final costs of putting our beloved to rest.