The Struggles of Addiction: Robert's Journey to Recovery

💔Robert's addiction to crack cocaine led him to spend $100,000 in a year and caused devastating effects on his physical and mental health.

💑Married to a drug addict, Robert's wife Miranda faced the challenges of living with and supporting someone struggling with addiction.

👨‍👦‍👦Robert's battle with addiction affected his relationship with his children, Emily and Robert Jr., and put their wellbeing at risk.

💔Witnessing the physical deterioration of Robert due to his addiction, his loved ones fear for his life and worry about his imminent demise.

🔄Despite previous attempts at rehabilitation, Robert faces relapses and struggles with maintaining his sobriety in the face of addiction's powerful grip.

How did Robert's addiction to crack cocaine begin?

—Robert's addiction to crack cocaine started when he was 13, influenced by his mother who introduced him to the drug.

Did Robert's addiction affect his personal relationships?

—Yes, Robert's addiction strained his relationship with his wife, Miranda, and impacted his role as a father to his children, Emily and Robert Jr.

Did Robert seek help for his addiction before?

—Yes, Robert previously attended military school in an attempt to overcome his addiction, but relapsed after moving back home.

How did Robert's addiction impact his financial situation?

—Robert spent large sums of money on drugs, including selling off his possessions and property, jeopardizing his financial stability.

Is Robert currently in recovery?

—Yes, at the time of filming, Robert has been sober for 51 days and is embracing a healthier, more fulfilling life.

00:01This program contains subject matter and language that may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.

00:07Meet Robert, a 31-year-old living in Lamar, South Carolina, who is addicted to crack cocaine.

00:23Robert's addiction has led him to spend $100,000 in a year on drugs, including crack, cocaine, booze, and pills.

01:20Miranda, Robert's wife, expresses her concern about his deteriorating physical health and believes he is close to death.

02:41Robert's troubled upbringing and exposure to drugs from a young age contributed to his current addiction.

03:09After a period of sobriety following military school, Robert relapsed and fell back into addiction.

05:38Robert's father's cancer diagnosis and subsequent passing became a turning point that triggered his addiction to spiral out of control.

08:01Robert shares his journey to recovery and how being sober for 51 days has transformed his life.