I would like to thank Dizzy for keeping this going. It absolutely breaks my heart that now 3+ years later now Im sober and he lost his sobriety and is now dead. What's memorable: Girl gets giddy when she's high! He was so sad but yet angry. Sorry thats the anal version of myself LOL. Im a recovering addict myself (and have bipolar depression too and have attempted suicide) so when I read at the end of the show that Chris had stayed in treatment for 3 months, I said out loud, Good job Chris! All the info at the end of the episode was definitely written in past tense. Anyone heard how the ex military guy Adam is? Thats why addicts have nothing to do in prison. so much love to all of them , So sad Amanda Thompson from the heroin Hub passed away December 17 2022 just a few weeks ago her story was so so sad .. she often said throughout the show she didnt deserve to live or be in rehab she had the twin sister that loved her deeply and a little boy whom she lost custody of to her dad and his wife in the end of her story line there was Amanda who had just been beaten and raped looking so so broken REST EASY AMANDA, So very sad to see Amanda has passed away. Ask, plead with God for help. A very nice troubled young man who didnt find what he enjoyed in life. My thoughts are with the family. He was into crack cocaine. Trauma (and ACEs- Adverse Childhood Experiences) has a big hand in facilitating a path to use and subsequent addiction. There is no greater feeling than the one past addicts feel after defeating their addiction. Anyone have an update? It is sad to see that some have passed away, but it is also heartwarming to see those that have continued with their recovery! I am really sad to see Brittany passed. Lana, from St. George, Utah, was 24 years old at the time of her Intervention episode. If I find out more Ill post it here. Just had a look at her facebook, shes on there asking for money to help her go to school. She moved to Texas from Prescott around a year and a half ago. And these are Rachels own words: that show portrayed him in such a horrible way it wasnt even fair. Brookes story is so similar to mine.Same disease,same pain,same things that she said and she was going through.Watching her episode made me THINK and scared me about what I was doing with my pain meds.I briefly abused them to find some relief,but as soon as I realized I was going down the path of addiction,I decided to flush them down the toilet and never take meds ever again.I prefer the pain and being crippled,than end up killing myself with drugs.Brooke,I want to thank you for your example,you tried to beat your addiction and deal with the pain, and youve been as strong as you could.Im sorry it didnt work out,I understand why.Your story has been an eye-opener and will be my strenght during my battle with the disease.My thoughts and prayers go to you and your loving family every day. Not yet, I guess he had a blood clot after some surgery. Looks like she is doing well, great for her! May she rest in peace knowing she was loved by many. I was very sad, Megan Wood, from Season 10 episode 5, passed away in February of 2014. To give people time of sober happy real life with their families and friends. I saw the news article and some video regarding his suicide. I guess from previous peoples searches. But I never needed an intervention. She died of an overdose on August 20, 2016, which means she basically died immediately after treatment. So sad to see Brooke passed away. I would appreciate knowing the real cause of her death. Trents cause of death just got released https://mec.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2021-08499. Some are fortunate enough to make it back in the rooms of recovery but some arent. https://www.facebook.com/kristen.prusaitis?__tn__=%2CdlC-R-R&eid=ARAMWwGX_FEuXK9bScnKDtKEfdfEUKc0evwh5dsgwghB_gk03nzaPAGs4Jcgl30-OTp4vWExJLQU-psb&hc_ref=ARRqEGER4q-Bw0VyFRcGOXSJpv-zEqUW6n2aeFO1_mMEAfxHYTR-liMbdmkH4VgLd0U. I hope you find some solace in knowing that, despite all that, there are a whole lot of people out here who cared about Brooke and were praying for her. Wow, I feel so bad I listened to whatever troll disseminated that information but thank god shes alive!!! I really like Karissa too. Even in the worst circumstances, there are people pulling for you, hoping you make it another day. Anyone have any information? I was very sad to hear the news about your mother. Does anyone know how is she doing? Facebook gives people the power. Alcoholic. I cried like a baby when I saw that episode. Search this site for Kelly F. Someone recently left an update there. Its the place Dr. Phil sends people when they need dual diagnosis. They are there because there are no rules . It might be wrong or right but it is definitely conditional. Died 2 months later after developing esophageal bleeding. With Donna Chavous. Stay strong, never give up no matter how many times you may fall. Does that make sense? You can get hooked quick, wether you want to or not. I PVRd it on A&E and to make it worse the recording cut off without making it clear what happened to her. I am certain that suicide would be tempting. So sad to hear about corrine. I am watching an episode from 2011 Jamie he reminds me so much of my son but just the way he looks and he is such a well spoken, intelligent young man. It was clear that her body was failing her. can someone please let me know if katie season 14 ep 17 die or not ? So very sad. Thankfully they seem to be doing great. Taylor Bittler From Intervention Season 18 Dead at 26 - In Touch Weekly I have to openly admit Im addicted, even though I dont take much. Yes, megan has passed on She had the teeth removed and the dentist did give her antibiotics for it. This is sad. You can do it dear! I know, for me that was the hardest episode to watch out of all of the Interventions!! Shes certainly talking a lot of the talk in saying shes moving on and getting better but she still appears so ill. Looks like she just found another family member to help fund her existance. Blessings! Please know your not alone in your battle, never feel like your life isnt worth living because it is! I dont know. So very sad to hear about Sebastian!!!!!!! Are you talking about Ryan the chef? I am so sad to hear about Brooke. Hope I answered some peoples questions! It just didnt seem like a healthy relationship. From Bens brother, he passed away sometime last night. I do want to say this. I dont know if this has been posted by I found out Interventionist John Southworth who appeared in a few episodes passed away back in November. http://m.legacy.com/obituaries/dailyherald/obituary.aspx?n=&pid=165368447&referrer=0&preview=True, Josh from Intervention In Depth: Heroin Highway. Just thinking about his children makes me tear up. Either some of these addicts are lucky lately, or is this page being updated as frequently? She seemed so happy and full of life after her treatment. Brad, I am so sorry for you. I also want to thank Dizzy for this site! Hi everyone. He claimed to be a few months clean, but Im not sure if its true or not. You can continue with your life and eventually hold memories that you find comforting. I am a friend of KAILA and can tell you she is doing well in recovery. I am in a group with Danas mom and age just posted about the show, and that she is doing well! has been shot last night in a stand-off with the police in South Pasadena. He was clean though. What happened to Gabe from Season 1 episode 2, whose episode seems to have been taken out of all circulation? Im so scared for him and only watching to see how it ends because I want him to live so badly. I am trying to find information about her, as the cooments have me guessing she is dead. Can you move Betsy up a few slots so its chronologically in order of date of death? I was routing for Brooke to get better and find another way to deal with the pain but I also totally understood why she was like she was. The guy who got half way and backed out, went back to his sugar mama and kept drinking?. Addiction to most things is narcissistic to some degree. Especially an inaccurate presumption??? So sad. I want to say her name was Megan but dont think it was the same Megan who is listed as deceased from the show. Comments at the end say that Ivan relapsed after 5 months and resumed using PCP. Its so sad these people finally lost there battles with drugs or alcohol. I was just in treatment with Nick Nov-Dec 2015. Here is the obituary. I know after watching her struggle is when the oldest son started his businesses.so he could care for his Mom and siblings I remember he had everything at one point in his life but the alcohol eventually killed him. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on_e1u5vQXM. The Most Disturbing 'Intervention' Cases - Reality TV I am re-watching the episodes on LMN and there are so many questions! She has helped me get the right help so I dont turn to alcohol or drugs. Its a great show because some addicts get & stay sober while others refuse help, just like in real life. You were one hell of a man, I will miss seeing your posts everyday and having the conversations we did over the current events youve posted. Anyway, thanks for the updates on everyone. Heartbreaking! Addiction has hit more people than I even know. So I wouldnt add her to the list, but they did comment back to me publically before the channel went down on the public episode and didnt ask me for any privacy so I mean sharing it on this forum isnt the same as their apparent feelings towards the show or the crew providing an update which they also said had been blocked. Nik from season 5 just passed away this last Saturday. Gosh I really hope it says he lives and is okay. Way too many people lately. I believe this to be true, because it was a meeting I attended often, which is blocks from his LI home, and he was never there before the night he introduced himself to me. Has anyone heard anything about Jessica the heroin addict with the three girls? i and my husband are one of the blessed. I dont see him listed on the Episode page here, either? So those people sometimes have to step aside and let us pick ourselves up. This was not what I was hoping to find . Man that shit was terribly sad. Im happy to hear you were able to make memories before she passed. Wow! I hope his family is still in good health. Addiction affects the entire family and families who have never been through it will never understand. I had hoped the news of her death was wrong. Hold the memory of your mom and your brother and seek help. His Mom gave him a beer to pacify him and talk with him during the episode. I pray that all that are struggling make it to their recovery and know their worth every bit of the fight. Maybe Mike and Jenny could get a profile? https://www.canadianobituaries.com/hamilton/46910-megan-morgan-glass-november-28-2016. She just seemed so sad and close to death at the time of the show. Whether the situation was drug related or not, they have most likely removed the unsuccessful interventions from their website. I have tried to find an update on the woman who fell (I forgot her name) and came across this page. C. THEY havent given me long, 6 months, and I need a liver. It seemed to be not only about getting high, but about dying. Is her baby okay? From the condition of her apartment it looks like she really had given up. Its heartbreaking, but I hope shes found peace now that she has succeeded in leaving us. I was so pulling for her,and Im glad she had fought to conquer her demons. Intervention inspired me to get help for my alcoholism & today I have 65 days sobriety from alcohol & opiates. The bit where it suggests other popular searches , Facebook, Twitter, and many last names. Indeed. Pray and love, pray and love.Keep fighting the good fight, all. I even read her book, and highly recommend it to anyone with an addicted family member. She had such a sweet personality it pains me that she died a such a fearful and violent death while the Screamer had a family who bent over backwards to shield him from the consequences of his addiction that could have easily been the same type of death or involved maiming. My condolences to her family. 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. It took courage to go on TV, and to blog. I cant help but feel like if she was actually wanting to get better shed go to treatment and just get it done with so her parents can help support her? You cannot blame a tv show for an addict that relapses. DIZZY: What evidence is there that Derek M died from a drink-driving accident? She, Brooke will always be a part of you. I wish you the best. I liked Vanessa and wanted her to get better. She was a hot mess, but had previously been a substance abuse counselor. The last thing I ever saw related to him was that he gained 32 lbs but was still having issues . I have a long story and bad past. Zac Reeves from Heroin Triangle died from an overdose on April 16, 2020. Tough love may look easy but it is not. What was her name and what became of her? Mike Fisher died from a heart attack, not suicide. I just watched Megans episode, but I read on here beforehand that she died last year, and that made watching it even more heartbreaking. Im nervous for the day something happens. I am looking into volunteering with this organization as well. Once the person accepts or declines the gift of treatment its up to them, and the family bottom lines, to determine the direction their life. Your story is so similar to mine. I dont know. Sad to hear the news about Eric McDonnell passing. The real victims of this sad story is her kids and family that suffer the most. Ive seen it a few times already and always wondered what happen with her and so many others on the show. What happened to Katie from season 18 episode 21? I get blank looks from my husbands side of the family if the topic is brought up. Dana is still sober, but does not have custody of her surviving son. Hi Cynthia. Hello, Dizzy: Thank you for maintaining the information about the people on Intervention. Anyone know anything, or have seen the just aired episode and dont agree? Those things make us feel isolated and as if all we go through has been gone through alone when we see the way out, what lights the exit route up enough to see at first is someone attempting to reach out to us and connecting. Tragic stories. Prayers your way, Melody, Brad I am so sorry. Gabe /Vanessa disappeared long ago. I went on to marry an alcoholic, had two wonderful children and finally divorced after 13 years. Side note its been YEARS since Ive watched most of the episodes of the people listed here. It is often self preservation. Its a different Kimberly, not the one on Intervention. I am wanting to see I believe Ryans story of alcohol. Brookes story is so similar to mine.Same disease,same pain,same things that she said and she was going through.Watching her episode made me THINK and scared me about what I was doing with my pain meds.I briefly abused them to find some relief,but as soon as I realized I was going down the path of addiction,I decided to flush them down the toilet and never take meds ever again.I prefer the pain and being crippled,than end up killing myself with drugs and tear my family apart.I want to thank Brooke for her example;she tried to beat her addiction and deal with the pain, and she has been as strong as she could.Im sorry it didnt work out,I understand why.Your story has been an eye-opener and will be my strenght during my battle with the disease.My thoughts and prayers go to her and her loving family every day.So sorry for your loss,brittany. 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. Why is this? She is one that sticks out in my mind, her and Cristy (season 2, episode 18). . Just laughing and smiling is how I remember him. Brookes is in a special place in heaven. You might consider this site a Master List. You can search for people by addiction, name, season, etc. Thanks. I really felt for that family. I had the pleasure of knowing Charles Weimer when he was in treatment at a facility in Riverside Ca. The P&P Center in Texas. Nope not in costa Mesa.. Way off. Any updates? We have a GoFundMe set up to help us out with the final costs of putting our beloved to rest. "Intervention" Kaylene (TV Episode 2012) - IMDb Rebecca it sounds like you feel your familys love was conditional. Anyway, despite those comments, I removed reference to it being a drunk driving accident because it couldnt be verified. Hopefully theyll be able to remember Chris as he was before the addiction destroyed him. If anything, its compassion. Intervention Cast: Where Are They Now? Please dont just blame doctorsMOST are caring people that do not want people addicted.you can lose your license. Lets take are life back starting now doing it one second at a time. They have offered treatment to other friends over the years. I just finished watching it and I was so hopeful for those people. My name is Ari and Im Skyler Russells fiancee. Im so sadden to see this page. I have never watched this show, it was by happenstance that I caught it. Shes doing really well, has a boyfriend, and works with animals. I keep forgetting to tape the ones on A and E. I just finished with the Samantha C episode. I have updated Taylors cause of death. The exact time and cause of death are unknown but likely natural causes. He must have seen her Intervention episode. 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. Omg! Does anyone know about Ashley from Las Vegas? Does anyone know what happened to Sean? I think it is reprehensible that A&E removed episodes of people featured on Intervention that have passed away. Each one is tragedy, no matter the circumstances. Does anyone know what happened to Brittany Howards brother? If your family did something else and twisted the whole thing, that might have gone wrong, but the show actually has great odds of survival and they do a great job. I have found myself watching old episodes of Interventions lately. I always prayed she would make it to sobriety like her sister did! I am desperate to help this family. For anyone living with chronic pain Im sure some days we wonder?? 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Since its debut in 2005, Intervention has cast a spotlight on drug and alcohol addiction, but the Emmy-winning show is not without its share of controversy. We both have a chronic illness and before even diagnosed, we were simply given painkillers. I guess Im looking for answers ill never find. And this is coming from someone who knows a little bit of what theyre talking about, late 20s but 3 1/2 years now clean (: I cant emphasize enough that I was ready when I was ready. That was very sincere Dizz- and to Mrs Bittler, Very sorry for ur families loss. https://intervention-directory.com/2015/08/episod-203-kayne/, https://www.instagram.com/iamanepigram/?hl=en, Found Dallas Instagram Idk if that is weird just was trying to find an update on her. I am a teacher and always show my classes the season 2 episode with Antwahn and Billy. Sending you & your family love & light! May God bless and keep you, Amen. My mom being Very mean and violent when drunk every night and my father just has always hid and passed out while my brother and I suffered. Seeing the faces of those who succumb to whatever their illness was makes my heart hurt. Prayers to your family and thank you for again sharing with the world your personal story. I had heard he went to Florida. Thank you so much. INTERVENTION UPDATE Where is Katherine C. now? - Starcasm This is Kimberly and I have fallen and am very ill. THANK you <3. My prayers go out for them & their families. Thats how I found info. She was terminally ill and seemingly just had a seizure. Im so glad for his family that he got clean!!!!! On Laurens episode thread someone said they did offer treatment to Dea but she declined. She is in you, you are forever in her, forever and ever, amen. I always thought that might be the case. I will pray for her, encourage others who choose to, to pray for her. If it wasnt for drugs he would of had everything right Now because he was looking to buy a home before this started. http://www.ign.com/boards/threads/im-watching-intervention-right-now-and-its-too-real.250114498/, http://www.bluelight.org/vb/archive/index.php/t-384085-p-7.html, https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110719174059AA5mXW6. Thanks for commenting Breiana, Im so glad youre doing well and that you got to spend time with your mom sober. I believe the programme said she was from Oregon. Vanessa is someone I would love to have been friends with. I always wondered what happened to a lot of them. Did that guy ever get straight? Very sad. Kimberly Carr is still alive. I, for one, appreciate the time you devote to this project again, THANK YOU! I dunno if its Adam because the internet says nothing about it and the people who told me didnt know his name. She still lives in Oregon and is married now with a baby boy and works in the health field. I just watched Intervention episode on Donny for the 2nd time. Based on her Facebook page it looks like that was the case. I push it as long as possible between doses, keeping myself in constant pain. Its sad, she still looks way to skinny but what even more sad is there are girls that write her saying they wish they looked like her. May Taylor rest in peace. People get excited when they know people from tv, dude. I just got my answer. Id still like to know what happened there. Obviously we cant always tell from an Instagram page but I hope she is doing well. HOW DARE YOU MAKE AN UNCONFIRMED PRESUMPTION? Its made me feel blessed that I didnt end up an alcoholic or addict. Please use the search bar at the top to find his page and comments. Also , anyone know Adam, Alissa s bf from the Alissa and Brian ep? I was going to befriend him but that would have led to hitting me up for money. It was about a lady named Melanie. He leaves behind a 12 year old son. A lot of things died with him. I really tremendously need help, I am trying to find the best place for dial diagnosis. Its so heart breaking the damage that this illness does to these people and do many others out there.. And that they feel that taking their life most of the time is the only way out because of the powerful control it has upon them.. My thoughts and prays go out to all involved.. Sebastian- the Herion addict brothers passed yesterday from a stroke. Its truly sad. It means they love you SO much, and they cannot continue to create an environment that keeps/kept you from getting clean. IAmA Cameraman for A&E's Intervention, I have worked on the - reddit @Greg WHY is it creepy? https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/wrestling-with-demons-the-story-of-chynas-final-days. Paige, I pray that youre still celebrating sobriety & are doing well 5+ months later! His story was particularly difficult to watch. The opposite of addiction is not necessarily abstinence/recovery, its connection. In my opinion you guys never came off in way other than a family who wanted a loved one to live longer. I wonder if that was the case with Betsys episode as Jeff royally screwed up by allowing her boyfriend to accompany her. I am friends with Chad on Facebook. For those on here saying things about failure and the percentage of long-term success, if you SAVE even ONE addict, if this show helps PREVENT others from following these footsteps, if it EDUCATES ANYONE on addiction, THEN IT IS 100% SUCCESSFUL!!! Brittany please know that I as well as my family, did not think badly of your family. Cutting themselves off from the consequences our actions have cause they arent only our consequences. I would like to know this myself. Because were invested in their stories and many of us can relate, or have been personally touched by addiction, also we want to see what happened to them, since we get limited follow ups. Im SO sorry Colin! Thanks for all the updates and any updates on Melanie. I was really rooting for him. Kaylene Riddle Profiles | Facebook Do not worry about how your family was portrayed and what people think. My condolences to his boyfriend Shawn, and to his family and friends. I was so shocked by the ending and deeply saddened when I saw that Elann had committed suicide. Thank you for the update! Please pray for my family, no matter your opinion of us, we loved her so very much! I hope you are able to make peace with Josh senseless death somehow! Hes doing great! We were all trying to force her to get help. Addiction: Pain meds (Percocet mostly) and Xananx. Just watched Jeffs episode. I have cirrhosis and hep. Im happy that she is at peace finally even if it means shes no longer in physical form. Keep trying because the next time might be the time you finally make it to clean. The show did not portray us in good light as I am well aware of how people felt about us. John from season 4 died in January. Its something addicts have to fight everyday for the rest of their lives. I hope you find who you need for help.