I started doing drugs when I was 13. Smoking weed and drinking was pretty much all I did. I quickly became more curious and learned realyl fast how destructive drugs can be. I started stealing prescription pills from my mom and doing them a few times a week. Then I met Ross. I met him my freshman year in high school.  We fell in love so fast. We also were so curious about every drug. We did it all together. I got to a point where I just wanted Ross back. I stopped doing drugs, and he said he did too but he lied to me. He started doing heroin. I found out and asked him to stop and he didn't. I wanted to know what was so great about this drug that he couldn't stop for me. So I tried it. I was hooked. We started selling it together so we always had it, and we always had the money. It got really bad for me. I weighed 89 pounds and was just sick. My mom finally caught on. She drug tested me and found out what I was doing. I ran away to my boyfriend's house, ready to die. I honestly wanted to smoke so much that I would just die. Something hit me hard though. I started thinking and realized that I had a life to live. I had dreams, and I wanted a family and kids. I knew I would never get that living my life the way I was. So I called my mom and told her I was ready to do whatever it was I needed to do to get better. She took me to the ER, and I was there for 2 days detoxing. We finally got a bed at a detox center, and I was there for 7 days. When I got out I worked my recovery program and on November 17th, 2008, I will be 2 years clean.

January 03, 2010 Good for you, I'm glad you woke up and relized what you were doing was harmful. Keep up the good work and good luck!!! -Babette R

December 30, 2009 Hey Jordan, I remember you from Clearlake, I always knew you were a junkie. Everyone said it was so easy to hit it, all they had to do was supply the dope sack! -Dick Wolf

December 14, 2009 Thank God you were able to get clean from that stuff. I almost lost my brother from it, and I lost my nephew about eight years ago. -Brandon Parkerson

December 01, 2009 I was a heroin addict for over 30 years. It is not a glorius thing. I hate the fact that I used that stuff. Today, I am clean, thank God. I do take metadone which helps with the urge. Some day I will be off of the methadone. When I acclomplish that, I will become clean from everything. Thank you for reading this. PEACE BE WITH YOU. -charmaine moore

November 05, 2009 God is good all the time. I was 19 when I was released from a 30 day program. I am now 37 and love being free from abusing anything. -Jason Devine

November 04, 2009 Congratulations, I know that long hard road you had to take, because I took it too. On November 15, 2009, I will be three years clean and loving life. -jackie campos

October 25, 2009 Congratulations on your decision. I hope you will help someone by your example and story. May the lord be with you. Bye. -assidjah oscar

October 20, 2009 Hello, Jordan. I'm happy for you, I'm glad you took the chance to change your life. -jayl green

October 09, 2009 It's a great decision you took after discovering where you were headed was not the right path for you. I haven't been through the same kind of life, but I almost joined because of peer pressure.The best decision was what you did and having the strength, it makes life very beautiful. I'm very happy for you. -Azaki Joshua

September 24, 2009 I started doing heroin when I was 17, and didn't quit until I was 26. I will be sober for a year on October 17. It's a great feeling to be sober. I bet it made your mother proud of you when you sobered up. I know it makes me proud of people when I hear they are sober. Good luck and keep up the great work! -mandy sanchez

September 22, 2009 God bless you for giving hope to others who want to be drugfree. I started smoking and drinking at seven years old, and didn't quit until I was 47 years old. Now I'm 69 years old and without Jesus, I would still be an addict. Real deliverance comes only from Jesus. I am 22 years clean and I shall never be addicted again. -Bruce Best

September 10, 2009 Jordan, thank you for sharing your story with us. I am a recovering drug addict and have been clean for 20 years now. My problem is my daughter is now hooked on crystal meth and has been for 6 years now. She does not think she has a problem. She went to a drug program and got kicked out. She is now 18, and I don't have much say so in her life now but I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions to try and save her life. -Lori Jackson

September 08, 2009 Jordan, I was wondering where you found Sean? I have a friend's daughter who is going through an awful time with addiction, and we need to find a good rehab or counselor? -Cindy Wells

August 31, 2009 Hi Jordan, my name is Jake Edwards. I read your story and it's one I know all to well! My path of destruction started much like yours (at a young age). It began with alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana. That led to cocain and methamphetamine. Meth quickly became the number one priority in my life for four years. An intervention is what gave me a second chance! I now have been clean for more than two years. -Jake Edwards

July 25, 2009 Thank you for sharing your story. I wish there was a way to get more kids to listen to your story. Congratulations on your 2 years clean!!!! That is wonderful, continue with your recovery. It is the worst thing in the world to watch your child go down that path, wondering if you will find them dead by them overdosin. GOD BLESS YOU, JORDAN!!!!!! -Fran Kendall

July 02, 2009 Keep working at it. Pick yourself up and put yourself back together if you fall down. You will get prettier, smarter, and more skillful as your recovery continues. -David Hanna

June 14, 2009 I'm happy you quit. I'm head over heals in love with my heroin addict boyfriend who won't leave it alone. In one year he has been to more then 20 detox and rehabs. He has stolen from me, left me penniless. I can't even feed my son. I love him, but I need help. I love him, but when is enough enough! Do I keep trying hoping one day he will change or close that chapter in my life? -Evy Rivera

May 19, 2009 Thanks for sharing your story, Jordan. Keep carrying the message. Keep spreading hope. -Jared Combs

April 25, 2009 Hi Jordan, I'm glad to hear a positive outcome when it comes to using heroin. Keep it up! Our son is a heroin addict and has been clean for four months. He is now in an extended care facility in Prescott. We will never give up on him. Please take care of yourself. You're a doll! -Beth La Pointe

April 23, 2009 Hello Jordan. I'm happy for you, I'm glad you took the chance to change your life. It's great being clean, huh? In my case I'm still a meth user, and I smoke once in a while. I stayed clean for one year after I had my son, but went back.I hate doing this. I have a daughter now, and she is one year and seven months old. I've been attending counseling, because I want to change for me and for MY BEAUTIFUL TWO KIDS. Keep it up and stay clean. -Aivy Pacheco

April 07, 2009 Hey Jordan, I read your story and I'm very proud of you for staying clean. I was a heroin addict for seven years, and I started when I was 18. It takes a strong person to leave it alone, AND I've been clean for five years. There's so much more to live for, isn't there? Stay on top. -Jess N.

March 13, 2009 I'm happy that you are off drugs, and that you can tell us the things we would or could have went through if we choose drugs. You should not let any guy tell you to do drugs. BE drug free and just walk away. How long have you been off drugs? My mom was on them, and it was very bad. I see how it was and now she is clean, and I amhappy for her and for everyone that is in recovery. -erica beasley

March 12, 2009 Hi Jordan! I read your story and I know it's not easy for you right now. My fiance was a drug addict for 19 years and was clean for five and a half years, and recently he had some problems and to solve them, he went back to using H! He told me about his addiction and he got some medication to help him get over it, and it worked for a while until I caught him using again. It just broke my heart, and now I am lost and confused. -Mariam Peterson

March 05, 2009 Hi, I am addicted to heroin also, and I am about three and a half months clean. It is so very hard for me, but you are two years clean, which is amazing, and that gives me hope. -Sara Pulverenti

February 17, 2009 Hey Jordan, by giving your life new purpose, you'll do great. Our old life is, just that, our OLD life. I'm clean four years now after 20 years of total destruction. How I'd love to have those 20 years back, but I can't, so I go on and make the absolute best of what I've been given, and that's a new lease on life. Staying clean gets easier every day. I know that I can never, ever consider doing anything just ONE time. And now, it's not even a consideration. Good luck with your life. -b bradley

January 26, 2009 Hi Jordan; I wasn't able to view your video but I was able to read your story, it is a great inspiration for adolescents who are addicted or are beginning to experiment with drugs, thank you for sharing your story. -Darla Byus

January 09, 2009 Hi Jordan, my name is Veronica and I'm a 28 yr. old mother of two kids, and I was addicted to meth. It's been about six months that I've been clean and very happy. I just wanted to say it's nice to know that you made a big differance in your life. Keep it up. -veronica sosa

October 01, 2008 Jordan - I just wanted to thank you for sharing your story - again! You really have an amazing story and journey to tell, and your openess will definitely encourage and help others. Keep up the great work, and thanks again for being such an inspiration. :) -Verena Huetteneder

September 24, 2008 You are a very strong young lady. I shared your pain, because I myself was a heroin addict for the better part of 23 years. On December 23, 2008, I will be 2 years clean by the grace of God. I will be keeping you in my prayers. Always remember, if you don't pick up you won't get high. -rick hennessey