I felt SO sorry for those kids! Do you guys know anything about Katie,the blonde girl with alcohol problems/bulimia? Heroin is tearing families apart effecting young ppl. So those people sometimes have to step aside and let us pick ourselves up. Or how they get a hold of you. It also releases a little dopamine but apparently no more than the spike you get from sex or chocolate. For all the people who I happily thought would make it, I just feel so much sadness to see that they have passed, I am so sorry for the families that had to go through this God Bless you Rest in Peace. Are you talking about John T? He changed his life, got clean, was living a good life and still was taken from most likely to effects of the damage due to his addiction. Its the place Dr. Phil sends people when they need dual diagnosis. Brad, I am so sorry for you. Her comment broke my heart, What if it doesnt work? The world is less bright without you, I been watching old repeats of Intervention and just watched Corinne R. Stumborgs episode. His rehab took him to a detox facility that night. My brother (31) passed away 8/14 from complications of alcoholism and Dad (48) passed away in 5/08 from similar complications. 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. so sorry to hear that Deidre. Marriage is difficult, life is difficult, but cant we all do a bit better? Also , anyone know Adam, Alissa s bf from the Alissa and Brian ep? Im trying to reach out to Dallas, Jessa and Marcel Please help me reach out to these beautiful wonderful people, It appears that Mike actually died in September 2010. Any updates? Not a day goes by I dont think of him and how much I love him. She was terminally ill and seemingly just had a seizure. Its heart breaking, she was one of the brightest most intelligent souls ive seen on this show. Did it ever occur to anyone that the intervention could be the cause of some of the deaths? It makes me so sad. Thankfully they seem to be doing great. For three months we shared a room at a half way house two years ago. That was back in 2009, does anyone know how hes doing? I am a teacher and always show my classes the season 2 episode with Antwahn and Billy. https://intervention-directory.com/2012/10/episode-173-ryan/. Anyways he looked ok. That sounds weird now that Im typing it out, but its the truth and what do I have to hide! I was so pulling for her,and Im glad she had fought to conquer her demons. No its not official but Im taking them at their word on this one. I have 19 days sober and counting. Trents cause of death just got released https://mec.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2021-08499. Dana is alive and doing pretty well. Ill never forget her childhood friend and crush who cared for her so deeply! Watching Intervention has been heartbreaking as it reminds me that we can never really know what an addict had been through before they reach their addiction stage. . My doctor keeps on saying the pain wont kill me.. Gosh I wish theyd go back to their old format. If anything, it is a story that needs to be told even if it doesnt have a happy ending. I hope his family is still in good health. The purpose of this site is to document the episodes and provide other fans with updates about how people are doing. Did you look at the other pages on this site? And she seems to be with Jason still. Im so sorry. I was also wondering about Kaila. You are all important. If she is ill or received a new liver there is no mention of illness or surgery on her Facebook. The guy who got half way and backed out, went back to his sugar mama and kept drinking?. I would rather have some sort of life and die young than be amiserable, crying mess of an invalid. They most likely removed said episodes to not make the show look bad, when in reality it makes it look like they are hiding things. I have a terminal illness & would be in agony with a doctors help. As of now, I am not an addict but I do take more than prescribed due to my body building up immunities to the pain medand it takes more to do the job. It was Lawrence from Episode 60 He did go into rehab but was kicked out went home and passed away from alcoholism. If I find out more Ill post it here. She said mom if you didnt do that for me and stood your ground with me l would be DEAD now!!!! I know some of you struggling out there with addiction have no one to say those kinds of words to you. Anyway, despite those comments, I removed reference to it being a drunk driving accident because it couldnt be verified. Please, get help and find someone to talk to. He leaves behind a 12 year old son. Thank u Bill W!! Thats why addicts have nothing to do in prison. I hope that in telling you this you will understand what is going on with your body..the more meds you take, the more you damage your brain and body. I had heard he went to Florida. A real Boston southy tough guy but I never saw him angry. My heart just ached for he and his parentsgut wrenching. Editing note: Bens addiction is listed here as DMX. Love and hugs to you girls. While it is typical to want to dichotomize something, addiction affects everyone in a different way, whether they are addicts or otherwise. As sad as it is, they should not advertise the same rate of success anymore, or maybe this site should redo it, taking into account the current (if confirmed by family) news about active users, not only just deaths. I always felt like they should have offered her treatment, like they did with the red headed eating disorder girls friend. Im so sorry for your loss. The epidemic in this rural area has taken many. Poor sweet young man . Im hoping this helps him see what he has done and it helps him get on the right path. I was wondering the same thing about Kaila. His liver finally failed and he passed on. Left after 30 days of treatment and was sober another 3 weeks before relapsing. Lauren and Corrines episodes are still up. 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. I came on here looking for an update for her. It is a tough and scary journey but its worth it if you can do it. I read on other sites all of the negative feedback Ken was given for allowing her behavior to happen. Hes doing great! i am a humble grateful recovering heroin/opiate addict. I pray she was clean. The show isnt responsible for keeping people alive. Please pray for my family, no matter your opinion of us, we loved her so very much! I hope this cycle stops with our generation. Does anyone know what happened to Brittany Howards brother? It doesnt make life perfect, but sooo much closer to it. You can continue with your life and eventually hold memories that you find comforting. I can see how it would be. Good find! Definitely his family. Courtneys mother has commented on her post here: https://intervention-directory.com/2012/03/06/episode-161-courtney/. No one is able to judge your feelings and emotions during such a difficult and lengthy time. 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. So sorry for your loss Candy, and thank you for being a beautiful strong role model for female alcoholics like myself. Brooks episode was just on the night before last. https://www.everhere.com/us/obituaries/ga/acworth/zachary-reeves-10724004, Mike- there are plenty of people spotlighted on the show who are sober, successful, and doing recovery work. I couldnt find an obituary, but came across a youtube video of his funeral. Season 6, Episode 10. There is no mention of Brittanys death anywhere but I asked Ken on Facebook and he said he knew about it. One of the worst parts is you cant tell your people how badly you feel bc they stop listening about what youre feeling when its involved w your drug use. She is no longer in pain and thats what matters. Please dont burden yourself with guilt. Rest. At first I didnt think it was true, but theyre talking about it on Datalounge and there are some links to articles. Thanks. I have a brother that is currently addicted to heroin and it has been about 8 years. I was shocked to hear that Taylor, that beautiful young woman with a long life ahead of her, had passed away. Adam is sober today, married and have a daughter , Are you going by the info at the end of Adams episode? A lot of things died with him. Kristen is alive and well. I just finished watching the show and was so sad to hear of her passing. she is sober and just regained custody of her girls. Some of these episodes are so heartbreaking to watch especially when its a young person my childs age. Im so sorry Colin. Whether the situation was drug related or not, they have most likely removed the unsuccessful interventions from their website. My gather died in 2015. Oh yeah, and what about the once competitive Bicycle Racer? She just seemed so sad and close to death at the time of the show. Has anyone heard anything about Jessica the heroin addict with the three girls? Thank you. But I hold her beautiful soul in my heart always. :), Do you know anything about when and why was Britney arrested? Way too many people lately. I found this site and seeing the photos and reading the stories of all these people who passed away, its heart-wrenching. Just thinking about his children makes me tear up. 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. Especially an inaccurate presumption??? I really like Karissa too. DIZZY: What evidence is there that Derek M died from a drink-driving accident? Brooke touched me because I too live with chronic pain. His kids lost there mom yo drinking, and then lost their dad. Hopefully we will learn more details but the wound is still so fresh. Sandra, are you referring to Cristy Celaya from season 2? I can understand how she was feeling, as my own father committed suicide when I was 15. (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 The second time, it turned out to be too late. Please use the search bar at the top to find his page and comments. I did some searching and cannot find any information about Nik Buckmaster. But Ill keep checking their individual page mybe someone will have updates! I watched Karissas episode again recently and knowing she was sober and died in a car wreck just broke my heart all over again. 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. Best wishes from the South shore <3. Just bought himself a car. When the show aired it was clear to me that Brooke was an addict. THANK you <3. What happened to who you see here, what you hear here, stays here? People make mistakes. (Hopefully were talking about the same one. :/, Stefan- Do you have an update on Gina? My heart goes out to all of the people and families that have dealt and are dealing with the struggle. The episode was dedicated to her also. We have done and said very similar things. I cannot find anything about her death on Google. Thanks for all the updates and any updates on Melanie. I always feel touched and saddened by these stories but then left in the dark when they dont give updates. It wasnt until I came back on here that I realized she passed How is that wrong/weird? Just a quick post to pass along condolences to the Boulter family. Joie from intervention (On Rachels episode) died awhile ago. So sad. Kaylene: Directed by Peter LoGreco. A friend told me she had been killed while sober in a car accident. <<33. C. THEY havent given me long, 6 months, and I need a liver. Know who Im referencing? I dont want to update on where shes living now. There was an update on Leslie in one of last seasons episodes, it appeared she was doing really well. Im very sorry that you cant see past the pain but there are ways to deal with it. I wonder if theres any more people we just dont know what theyre up to, because the show, and perhaps they themselves, like Courtney, have decided NOT to go public or allow their families to share. 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. They save lives. Her family has been on my mind and Im wondering if she got sober and is living better?? Im so glad for his family that he got clean!!!!! Use the search tool at the top of this page or browse by season, addiction, etc., on the right. I had high hopes for her. Hes great. Sorry, Im sort of new here whats the story with Gabe? Guess the show was a complete success. We were all at that tough love stage. They have offered treatment to other friends over the years. So Rachael is still alive (although her boyfriend at the time has passed), Kaila is alive and doing great things. I understand you all and truly have empathy for what you went through and what you loss! Comments at the end say that Ivan relapsed after 5 months and resumed using PCP. It came late, but much better than never. She is still living with her grandmother and attending college again. Here is the link to Karissa Lee Hilts obituary: http://obits.syracuse.com/obituaries/syracuse/obituary.aspx?pid=184501924. I am praying for all those addicted. Thanks again!:). 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. Can someone get accurate information about how she is today? So very sad. He and Vanessa have been scrubbed everywhere, though I wonder if maybe its really due to Vanessa as there was a followup to Gabe. I would of been a perfect candidate to be an alcoholic or addict. She seems to be doing well; looking well; and more importantly, feeling well. I know its been a while since anyone has posted but Im really curious to know if anyone has updates on Nick? Found this follow-up to the guy who was arrested for lying in Megans death: http://m.host.madison.com/news/local/crime_and_courts/racine-man-gets-months-more-jail-for-drugs-lying-in/article_d2838ab9-c7ec-588a-afdc-ed4b9f05f403.html?mobile_touch=true. My thoughts are with you and those who lost their lives due to addiction. 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. The only things I could find are the threads below. He competed at or near Professional level. And marrying JD? Im sorry that people were rude to you because of your portrayal on the show. I recall posting on this site a while back about her, but now I cannot locate the comment. He would say terrible things like im not a real person. And these are Rachels own words: that show portrayed him in such a horrible way it wasnt even fair. So many lives lost. She was clean and sober which for some reason makes it even worse for me. Jessie has done a lot better. Do you have an obituary for Lyndsey? But I never needed an intervention. Lyndsay Devoe did die from an overdose https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/has-anyone-lost-a-child-mom-pleads-to-council-for-safe-consumption-sites-1.4245676. My mother is Sandy from Episode number 84 season 6 she was sober for 19 months before she passed away on June 21st 2011 from Diabetic Ketoacidosisthankyou all for your love and prayers my mother got to attend my wedding sober and my sister Alleas wedding sober.she got to spend a lot of time and make many memories with our children.god bless her soul I miss her more than anything her journey inspired me to go to nursing school and I will be graduating in 7 weeks! On Laurens episode thread someone said they did offer treatment to Dea but she declined. https://www.facebook.com/InnerSourceSolutions, Hey guys, anyone know what happened to Jessie, the medical doctor hopeful who suffered from Bulimia? Do not worry about how your family was portrayed and what people think. Nick and crystal have a baby together and dont care to provide any other updates. I just saw (for the second time)the episode about Christy, the dancer/alcoholic/meth addict, and I saw from some of your posts that she was pregnant and doing well. http://daysofmilkandhoney.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2015-01-12T23:53:00-08:00&max-results=7. ???????? I am sorry to all of the friends he has made over the years. https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/wrestling-with-demons-the-story-of-chynas-final-days. Hopefully she found peace with herself and her life and was able to sober up before her illness had set in. Its not about stopping, its about not starting every second. This particular episode truly haunted me for a long time. I just watched her episode for the second time last week and was looking for an update. Later, she and her mother began using coke together. I totally agree. It made me cry. 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. Please keep fighting..nothing could be harder but believe there are people out there, even complete strangers:), who care about you. Anyone have an update? We ask that you care for the ones you love this season and stay safe. I am sorry you.feel that way. The episode was one of the most touching Ive seen, and I hope you realize how much it helped others to see Brookes story. Especially after we die from these horrible drugs. Megan from season 15 episode 18 passed away the 28th. I try to buy the episodes on Amazon soon after learning about the deaths, if it was an interesting episode. Dillion briefly mentions it. I believe its in Dallas TX. She looked very sickly and frail. Chris Brady. I really wonder about the effectiveness of Treatment. They cant help it. He has a girlfriend and looks healthy. My brother is in hos 5th rehab in 5 years for his Crack addiction. I dont know how to explain it. There are people who can help. Brittany. In my opinion, what I wouldnt have given to had someone to empathize to even the most minute degree it may have been a way for me to see through the haze that at least ONE person gave a h*t. And that I wasnt alone. Ill be praying for your success in staying sober. 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. Does anyone know what became of Michael of the Brooks , Ian and Michael episode? She struggled with her addiction to pills for 14 years, in and out of jail, and rehabs. Ive been wondering about Dallas, too! I am so sorry to learn of all these passings. Looks like she might be doing better? that wasnt intervention. You can get hooked quick, wether you want to or not. They hurt everyone who loves us too. View the profiles of people named Kaylene Riddle. Sending you & your family love & light! that was a series on nat geo called drugged. I do not think he got better or even wanted to . I think he was here to visit his kid. I hope you accept the apology. I dont remember this one and I cant find it online .. Ziggi Tapp passed a week or so ago. Side note its been YEARS since Ive watched most of the episodes of the people listed here. Katherine I am so sorry for your loss. Ive struggled for years with drug abuse, and my story is far different to anyones on Intervention to date. Wondering if hes finally sober. Abusive Relationship, Benzodiazepines, Childhood Physical Abuse, Childhood Violence, Donna, Pain Meds, Percocet/Oxycodone, Season 11. His mom would bring him beer and cigs like 3 times a week. So sad to hear the outcome of his story. Live your life in the moment until you can live one day at a time.