I don’t know if you will see this Joe. You have a lot to be proud of. You have kept yourself clean and pulled your life to the positive. Don’t down yourself because of others decisions.
So is this verifiable evidence that when I called rabbit out for rolling his eyes in the back of his head while full on leaning on the counter and talking about how much work and running he been doing that he was clearly blown out of his mind? Ding ding ding we have a Winner here!!
It’s really not that you’re a gullible idiot joe it’s as simple as you’re nice. That can be a negative thing for the nice people. People can take advantage so easily
I totally agree. Thats why i hardly have any friends anymore, only the very few thats never shit on me or drag me down. Im far from stupid and i have so much common sense that i go through life by using it.(meaning i didnt get passed 9th grade but have multiple higher paying skills. Use to be a machinist but now paint cars. Im able to figure shit out and break the science down in me head) I been homeless several times and just lived a shitty and painful life since i was 9. Finally got completely sober in 2015 off what was makin me a slave to it, opioids. And im doin the best i ever have. The point is, is ive always had way too good of a heart that ive always been there and helped any way i can to ppl that they start taking advantage knowing ill do it and me knowing deep down that they're starting to just take advantage but still helped. U learn as u go and i finally quit hanging with them ol' "friends " and moved away too. It sucks sometimes having the heart i do but im cautious about who i let in now days.
It breaks my heart seeing rabbit high like this and withered down like he is, good for you joe for having the heart to TRY to just TRY cuz a lot of people won’t even do that. Shout out to you Joe!
Do you have a decent warranty on your obviously defective broken heart? I ask because standard hearts don't break with such slight pressure. Also, you probably should've studied the trouble shooting/ common sense details upon purchase. Christ! I've been to detox, had friends that have O.D.'d, 2 are in rehab right this second. I've championed many addicts on their road to either recovery, back to the substance, incarceration, or even death. Dry your crocodile tears and man up damnit. It's embarrassing the regular, unbroken hearts here.
There's more positive than negative joe. Dave, Shannon, Banky, Juman, Darnell, those are all successful! Keep that in mind my brotha. This is why I've maintained my respect for you is, even though people have done you wrong, took advantage of you, you still have that urge to help people. That's in the heart my friend. Much love and respect.
how took those people advantage of joe? did they steal monney from him or used him to make monney except brian? the only thing is that they propably did not tell the truth to joe about their problems with drugs and thats it. as long as people can handle their life, get to work and beeing a proper member of society they can use whatever they want in my opinion. "Live and let Live"
@EsotericOccultist I took the “no sober constant” to mean that Dave is sober, but isn’t a constant right now. Dave has distanced himself to focus on his family. Same with Shannon. She’s working all the time too. I do wonder if Dave will be around more often now that he’s doing TH-cam. Joe is Rabbit’s only sober constant because Rabbit is the only one who hasn’t tried to branch out on his own.
We've been trying to tell you this about Rabbit this whole time. An addict knows an addict. But I wish him the best of luck. From one addict to another
I think we all want to believe I am in recovery but I had my doubts but I also hoped I was wrong. you do what you can for people but if they fall they fall alone we all do its that simple I think
I know, legitimately trying to help out addicts. Anyone making Joe out to be a bad guy either doesn't have experience with addicts, or are ones themselves.
I'm an addict, I don't think Joe's the bad guy at all. I think most addicts would jump at the chances Joe gives people, so I don't really think being an addict has anything to do with people thinking he's a bad guy.
@An Abomination it means addicts more often than not relapse. So people making him out to be bad don't know what he's dealing with. You getting defensive about that comment is confusing. It's victim seeking actually...
I am a drug addict myself 110 days clean. I respect you for approaching the situation the most professional, mindful & loyal friend you can be. There should be more people like you in this world to make the difference. I hope rabbit gets well and take it one day at a time clean. God bless you, rabbit, & everyone else amen
You've already gotten through the hardest parts other than the temptations that come even after a year. Just don't stop now, and keep that momentum. I was a heroine junkie for 4 year's and quit, and then was on methadone for 2 year's and quit, and I'm lucky to be alive at all but I am
My dad died in February this year from heart failure. He was a life long addict of anything speed related, also with other things as well. Myself, as well as both my brothers have been down the same road. Two weeks before my dad died he spent like 4 days in the hospital and the doctor basically told him his heart was shot and if he didn't change his habits he won't make it long. Not even that was enough to change his habits. He was only 53 when he died. One of my brothers are still stuck on that same path and we can't get him to understand that he will wind up where our dad is. He just blames our dad saying its his fault he got exposed to all this but we can't get him to understand we all did. You have to want to climb out of that hole, making excuses of why you're there won't help you get out. I said all that to say this... being an addict is a lifestyle, and once you lived that way for so long its hard to change, but its not impossible me and my other brother are out right now but its always a fight. If you see this Rabbit you have to keep fighting every day. I have 3 kids to fight for so thats my motivation. Without that motivation I know how hard it is...
You know, I really think Joe’s heart is in the right place. It’s frustrating that people hate on him when they don’t know the facts. Most of the time he hides the ugly side of someone to the detriment of himself. The internet really sucks sometimes
Im a recovering addict he has done the most important part he admitted he has a problem now he has to do the next thing I could not stay clean on my own I need HELP I go to anonymous meetings and do what they suggest to do and one day at a time I've been clean two years and eleven months the one I use is N.A. I'm a complete different person my own person and I'm absolutely happy down to my soul
I'm coming up on 6 years sober and have truly found happiness through a 12 step system. I keep my soul lite by doing the next right thing at any cost. Its possible to recover but you have to truly want it, gotta want it more than the dope. Good luck Rabbit god bless.
4 years ago i found my friwnd dead from heroin o.d. i also overdosed but. When i woke up i found her dead in her room i almost got wreckless homicide but didnt quit that day
Yea, he's high as a kite. I guarantee he got high right before Joe picked him up. He knows hes going to detox. Most people 9 times out of 10 usually get high right before they go in. Just for that one last high. I really do hope he gets clean. It just doesn't seem to me that he really really wants it. I just saw the video from 1 year ago right after he was released from prison. He was thick and healthy. But right now, he's literally on the brink of death. Please lord, i dont want to see this man die. Please touch his soul and help him beat this addiction and survive.
This is a heart breaking video. I hope he gets the help he needs. His eyes have no life in them. People don't need to have rude comments to you Joe or Rabbit. A lot of us are pulling for Rabbit.
@@riverdaletales8457 , i knew it too!!! I dont even use drugs but i could tell. Its so sad. I feel bad for Joe!!!!! The way rabbit kept asking for money, it was so obvious😡😭
He only admitted because he had no other option, he was caught. I’ve been there before. No money, no one left to help, no options. He had no choice. He was caught red handed.
@@zapee3766 "I was gonna go to detox.... Then I got high. I was gonna check into that program, but then I got high. Now I'm busted on TH-cam and I know why, yeah yeah. Because I got high, because I got high, because I got high!"
Yeah his reaction ticked me off. Here joe was bringing him on the platform, giving him money for shelter and clothing, helping him get work and he has the nerve to act like joe is the bad guy for simply asking him to do a drug test. And then fast fast forward to 2020 rabbit betrays joe by going behind his back after everything and gets high in his flip house and damages the property.
I do not care what anyone says Joe has a good heart, his heart is always in the right place, he gives people so many chances hoping they will change because he has changed and when you change you assume others have or will
@@EsotericOccultist I think it's funny that people forgot that Joe completely fabricated that letter which was trying to extort him for $5000 about the flip house inspections. Isn't it funny how he never talked about that again after several people brought that up? And then he goes on to say how he hates when his APS crew asks for money also
@@justinc4924 is there a video of that? How do you know that he did that? This is the first I have seen any comments saying Joe fabricated anything. I'm not being a smartass either, it's a genuine question.
APS has morphed into different things over time; maybe it's time to turn it on it's ear and become JOE'S after prison experience building his life and family rather than trying to be all things to all people. Also, Jarron is a beast of a dude for being willing to stand outside and chase people off.
Please tell Rabbit that I have so much love for him. This is a huge step right here! If I can do it, you can do it! One thing I noticed while getting sober was that it is a HUGE mind game. The first time I got clean, I had no choice as I was in jail...I was using heroin and my methadone dose was at 130mg a day. no meds, just support from others. The withdrawal from the methadone was I think why my withdrawal felt as bad as they did, but I didn’t act like I was sick while in jail. No one knew, only the people that I spoke with in there. I did it, it was rough and it took about 1 week to not “feel sick” and the 3rd week is when I noticed that my equilibrium wasn’t messed up anymore and I was clear headed. I did however, relapse. It happens, not always, but it does. My counselor tells me that it’s a part of recovery. I don’t know if I totally agree with that, I believe you need tough love, random pee tests, if you fail said UA... then there should be consequences. That is what helped me stay clean and sober. Mind you, I’m on 90mg of methadone, and I won’t go up any higher. I eventually want to get off it, but I have to make sure I am ready and that my counselor thinks I’m in a good place. Until then, I stay on track, I keep myself busy, I workout, I ALWAYS answer my phone and return text messages because for me that keeps me in check.. the second that I stop communication with my support system... that means I’m falling off track so I make damn sure to keep everyone involved in my life involved in every positive thing that happens in my life so I know and they know that I’m doing good. Rabbit, take a piece of paper... write pros and cons at the top of the page, make that list and it will show you how much you need to do this for you. Joe is your family and he is what is best for you right now, let him help you and in return you show him that he can trust you again. Get that trust back, it will take time, but damnit you will get it back slowly and I know that you can do this man! I can’t wait for your update and to hear how well you’re doing! I hope that you get to read this. You don’t have to reply, it would make my day, and maybe I could help you stay positive going forward. You let me know what I can do to help and I will. Xoxo Beth Sadowski from Minnesota God bless
as a recovering addict, the only thing i do right some days is not pickup. i mess up at work, i argue with my neighbors, i fight with my family, but as long as i make it til midnight without sticking a needle in my arm, it’s a win. that’s what rabbit needs to focus on now: just not using. the rest will fall into place later. but nothing can help someone who keeps picking up.
I’ve been getting treatment for mental illnesses, not addiction just to clarify. But I haven’t been on TH-cam in a long time I’m sorry this is going on Joe. I have nothing but the most respect and admiration for what you’re about and have been for years it’s truly inspiring 💯🤝❤️. Much love as always. Keep your head up! 👊💪. People need to see this it shows how addiction really changes you.
I got clean in 2020. Was the hardest thing I've ever been through. I did a lot of fucked up things while addicted that looking back on as a sober man I'm just mind blown. It's insane what people do while in addiction, it doesn't make sense. So good on you for sticking with him and giving him one last shot.
Shout to @afterprisonshow for standing by his friend in his time of need😎we all need that solid in our life who's gonna be there through thick or thin, big respect Joe 😎😎
I love these real life no filter videos but even more than that is that joe is really trying to help rabbit 🐇 and I know the exposure part sucks but that’s what real friends do
Appreciate you staying real with us Joe! ups and downs, ups and downs. You are still doing the right thing helping others, hope you are good yourself man!
Me too man, but my reason is because I’ve been there and it’s scary as hell. Also being told that people care about you really stings when you have wronged people for so long
As a fellow recovering addict I definitely empathize with rabbit but god damn we can be the most frustrating people to maintain a relationship with. Salute to you though joe. I like to think that I'd do the same😎
caleb u used the wrong grammer no errors allowed pauly is the grammer police...he cant figure out what a spelling joke is it must be totally correct or a report goes out to the coumpound...
good job Caleb. I have to agree about being frustrating to have relationships with. i quit 4 years ago after 9 years straight of pills. Do you still have dreams about your drug of choice? i still do atleast once a month but they are getting farther apart
Aint that the damn truth! I lost some really good friends through my addiction, friends who gave me chance after chance after chance and they finally had enough and I completely understand that. I was a piece of shit one of the people who would steal your shit and help you look for it kinda loser. There are still a few friends whom I would like to apologize to but I'm so embarrassed of the way I did those closest to me I can't look them in the eye and this was 13 years ago!
@@ThmsDouglas i got to be the same way. i still cant belive the way i used to act when i would be in need of a fix. when i was trying to quit the first time i felt like it something i didnt need help for thinking i got myself into it i can get myself out. But the was the farthest from the truth i think everyone needs held kicking and staying clean. Good job on kicking it.
@@jessesands3030 Thank you and you as well. In the end I basically locked myself in my room and got addicted to PC gaming and next thing I know years had passed. I'm grateful I got clean but if I'm perfectly honest that long time away from society caused me new problems like I'm very socially awkward and have bad anxiety when in public. Both of which won't kill me so ill take those problems any day over my drug addiction which actually can kill you.
I don't think it's about right and wrong for Rabbit. I think it's about having clear goals vs. not having clear goals. To quote Robert Heinlein, "In the absence of clearly defined goals we become strangely loyal to performing daily trivia until ultimately we become enslaved by it." The truth is, Rabbit doesn't have an idea of what he wants his future to be. As since he doesn't have a future, he only has a now. And with now being the only thing, reckless behavior is the order of the day.
Rabbit went off with Gelico right? Funny how at first, he was all "I don't do drugs!" and now, he's all "I'm an adult, I can do drugs if I want-bUt i'M nOt dOiNg DrUgS"
WOW!! I can’t believe lil ole me is causing folks such angst 🤪 I’ve had to mute 2 people already . . . Guys, it’s my opinion - unless I woke up in Russia yesterday!
Things happen bro. Can’t help everyone. We know you’ve done your best with Rabbit. I like rabbit, he just needs help. I would cut him off of work and youtube.. but if he ever needs help in a certain instance I would do my best to still help him. He needs guidance.. I’m talking as someone who’s mother was struggling with Heroin.. and passed away from a fentanyl od.. anyways, I hope he really gets help though.
Man I'm truly sorry too hear that brother I was a struggling addict for over ten plus years brother and today I can say that I have 2 and a half years clean and I've lost many of loved ones to that junk man I just wanted to say thank you for sharing and I'm truly sorry for your loss brother. God Bless.
Thank you so much for showing the world the struggles dealing with addiction. Caring is one hardest spots to be in. Showing love and understanding all while never giving up, but at the same time making sure they understand they hit Rock Bottom is the goal. Keep the fight going I hope for you and him both.
Now the blow up back in March makes sense. You knew, you were frustrated, you couldnt express it to anyone. You keeping it this long is gracious for him.
Yeah alot of us don't really know what's happen behind the scenes. There's probably more that has happened that we don't know. That's why when stuff happens between joe and said person we don't know what's really going on, though most of us can assume.
@@the-engneer he went off on rabbit back in march while they were working on the flip house, supposedly cuz rabbit was asking for more money when the case is he was probably getting high. Around that time is when Rabbit was so high he shit himself
@@nightmare7219 That's nuts! Can't say I blame Joe. Honestly I kinda purposely avoided the house renovation video's, because I just knew it wasn't a good idea, and it was painfully obvious it wasn't a good endeavor for Joe. I would definitely watch that episode though Any idea what it was called?
I'm just surprised you've stayed straight and sober with all this stress and drama. I dont know that I could handle it and I've got 12 years under the belt
Congrats bro-Truly, I think how joe does it is, he wakes up every day with a bright, optimistic attitude and a "go get em" mindset. He plans to do stuff every day! I dont know anyone as energetic as Joe G. Ive never heard of him sitting around on the couch and stuff. I admire him for his happy, lively, uplifting persona.
I think because Joe literally has every thing that anyone could need. One fix, and that's it. It's all gone for him. He's got too much to lose. I'm so proud of Joe though. You too, man. Congratulations on your sobriety!
Congrats I’m about 6 yrs clean I lost my oldest so. 4 yrs ago to overdose. It’s never easy but I like me clean. I love hearing more ppl clean thank u for sharing
I detoxed on my own. Took 47 days to think and feel normally. I watched Lost on Netflix. It sucked. Percocet and clonopin will do that. If you want it, you can do it. Grow some balls Rabbit. It's time.
I remember binge watching series' trying to detox back in my crazy days, being super interested and losing my pain in the show i was watching just for it all to come rushing back in the worst pain and cold chills imaginable when the show was over.
@@rickyray2794 I detoxed in 2014. May 2 I started, 47 days later, I was so excited to finally think clearly. Lost wasn't it tho. It turned out to be the dumbest series ending.
Anything with insurance involved is a good business. Open up a facility and bill medicaid millions of dollars in charges every year. Easy money. I've seen non-medical emergency transport businesses do the same thing. Some get caught for Medicaid and insurance fraud but most fly under the rug.
Ikr some people just wants to run their mouth about shit they know nothing about some people will never know the pain of addiction until they walk down that road themselves....
Hey Joe recovering heroin addict here. Just remember you cannot change anybody the only thing you can change is yourself and others will change as a result.
@@mariaisabelmarrero7716 Because he doesn't have a job and hangs around with other druggies all day in the trailer park. When you're preoccupied with a job, family, hobbies and normal friends, you don't worry about drugs or drinking.
Thanks for your answers.. I loose my son 4 months ago ,he felt to sleep forever. He was dealing with heroin for a year n half and when he quit and sober for a month tried again and die for a high considering amount of Fentanyl 😭 This drugs is killing a lot of ppls .. so sad .. Take care all of you ❤
I'm 15yrs into a horrible heroin addiction so from first hand knowledge, it's hard AF. But many people don't have anyone looking out for them especially will come get ya and take you to rehab. So all these people that Joe helps are so lucky then dont seem to appreciate it long term. Again, I know the struggle is real but I'd love to have resources like Joe offers to change my life as a drug addicted felon.
MUCH, MUCH RESPECT FOR YOU JOE! We have a lot to learn from how you handled (& several other situations) this all. I appreciate you putting this positive stuff out here on social media so it can show others that there are still true and honest people out here. Rabbit is super lucky to have a friend like you to ALWAYS be there for him.♥️♥️♥️
The recidivism rate is as high as it is for many reasons. Right or wrong, that means that the majority of people that Joe helps, sadly, won’t make it in the free world. The fact that Joe cares enough to even bother with it is inspiring. He doesn’t have to, he wants to. Shoutout to you Joe. These are not your successes or failures. Every person you try to help is a success. They take it from there.
I wish I could help.. I never turned my back on my mother struggling and I would do my best to help others who are. If you have to burn the bridge though, it’s not because you are a bad person.. it’s just that you can’t do it anymore.. I hope nothing but the best for Rabbit.
I am so glad he took the help and I hope he stays and gets clean. I'm sending him prayers and regardless of what anyone says here in the comments you are an awesome person Joe!! Not many people would do half of the things you do for people..
I get it joe, you've given him alot of chances, and if hes asking fans for money... Thats a no go, friends or not, if you wanna help him thats your choice but id keep him away from APS
Don't stop spreading goodness Joe not every situations gona end well but the one that does makes it worth it! You contribute alot to helping ppl with 2nd chances, its up to them to prosper from there. It's ppl like you that still shows there's still hope. Stay strong!💪
@@hawnshill7441 People deserve a second chance but people should realize they should give that second chance because the addict didn't have the capability to make any other decision within his prerequisites to make that decision. Also addicts will tend to do things for drugs they wouldn't do for anything else, like bypass people's personal boundaries
Dude, this hits home. I had to repo my car from my own brother bc he was doing the same thing, manipulating text messages and phone calls, getting money to pay his habit from people who couldn't afford it, skipping car notes, and pitting loved ones against one another to keep everyone in the dark. That mess is dark. Brother popped while on probation and is headed back. All I can do is hope he does better with handling his demons.
It's been a lil over a year since we done the Skype interview on here. I'm still clean. I've battled with the same addiction rabbit's battling now. It's no joke! If there's ANYTHING I can do lmk. Got some good tips to help him thru detox. It's gonna be a real ruff few days. Hang in there Rabbit!
Mike your right rabbit has a real hard road ahead, I quit heroin cold turkey all on my own (probably the dumbest move I could of done) for the first three days and it was hell. I ended up in the hospital where they had to put me in icu in a medically induced coma to get me though. But if rabbit wants it bad enough he can do it.
@Ryan Crump yeah it got me off of it but what I'm saying is doing it with help and such would of been better, cuz I actually died three times while I was going though the whole deal. That's why I was put into a medical induced coma for four days. But yeah it got me off the shit for sure!!
Joe I got clean two years ago and I found your channel while I was bored outta my mind trying to fight the demons off me !!! Your videos have helped me stay sober. Stories like these that you allow us in , helps me to remember that one wrong move and I could slip and I NEVER EVER want to go back to the life I was living ❤️💕❤️
Your a good man at heart served your time and changed your life the sad fact is that some people just can't make that change not all can be helped addiction is hell keep up the good work Joe
Joe your heart is too open and you're too nice and in a world like this ,that's never a problem 🌎♥️ continue your journey ,find others who could honestly love and appreciate you reaching out to help them.
Biggest con of an addict "ive been meaning to get clean". Coming from an addict i played my entire family with that line 8 times. You gotta come to a point where you want it
@@grantsgamerepair I think U used to hang out with my brother Matt.... if not bro, you look just like another Cody Grant...... raps under the name codeine.... if that's not you, my bad
@@grantsgamerepair nope...Matt Howell...lol... I checked out your profile and realized I have the wrong Cody Grant..... I'm really sorry but you resemble him in a way.... same hair too....... I apologize I completely thought you were someone else
Joe, you’re such a good man and try to help everyone. Give them the benefit of the doubt and MANY chances, & I am the same exact way! Don’t beat yourself up over this! You’ve done the right thing, & you have the right heart and intentions! Keep being who you are! You’ve done all you can! 💕 you have so many people behind you.
Joe, due to addiction I had to distance myself from my best friend of over 40 years. I too considered her a sister. You are a man of integrity to give him a chance for help and support. Addiction is heartbreaking. There's very little you can do until they WANT help and want to be sober. Im really pulling for him. This isn't on you....and I'm sure it's really upsetting to you. Hang in there.
Well that's depressing , one minute at a time Rabbit . Keep telling your self, this is my minute and you cant have me . Your a good man and you matter and god has work for you to do .
Rabbit. The way I stay clean is I had to figure out what brought me to the drugs. You know the drugs got you to where you are but what brought you to the drugs. After you get the shit outa your system start fighting for your self worth back .... you’re a good guy and can be anything you want bro!!!
linda shea I couldn’t agree more. Joe might not always make the best decisions, but no one acknowledges what a difficult situation it can be for someone witnessing active addiction. Knowing the “right” thing to do is incredibly hard and nuanced
@@erica5513 it's so refreshing to hear your positive comment , joe has feelings and its hard for me to keep reading all the negativity directed towards joe. He doesn't deserve it. So thank you erica🤗
linda shea tbh I used to be more judgmental on people who knew active addicts, but then I started witnessing my own family struggle with it and wow I have no idea what to do to help. Let alone if I were in Joe’s position where it’s public and his choices could hurt his source of income for himself and family and still potentially not even help the addict. I hope Joe knows there are still supporters who get it
He's been doping since 9yrs old. Knows every con in the game. He has an enabler now... Joe lied to viewers, created & presented false scenarios which they acted out together to cover up for him. Neither care about anything but the hustle.
After seeing rabbit talk in the truck you can tell he's not ready to quit, and as long as you do it for any other reason but for yourself its not gonna work. Trust as a recovering addict myself you have to want sobriety and its sad but rabbit doesnt want it yet. I sincerely hope im wrong and we believe in you brother..✌💚
Alan is absolutely right. Rabbit is not ready. He's doing this because he has to. He's broke and has no options right now, that's why. He has to do it when he wants to do it. If an addict walks into a detox facility with a hundred bucks in their pocket, that's how you know they're ready to quit.
went threw this with my brother and quickly learned one of lifes most valuable lessons. you cannot no matter how hard you try help someone who doesnt want to help themselves
Rabbit 🐇 I s not ready. For sure. I am a recovering addict and o know that sobriety needs to be his utmost thought! Still talking not acting. More will be revealed.
4 years ago this week I literally went and bought a plane ticket and flew away from my island (Guam) to stay in Arkansas for a month. I didn't tell anyone - it was a spur of the moment decision - very last minute. But, I knew if I stayed on island, no matter how much I wanted to quit, I wouldn't/I couldn't. I had to change my whole existence, my whole reality - everything! I've been sober for 4 years because of it.
@@OMalley1203 I didn't want to derail the thread and so I kept it short. I stayed at my oldest son's house (surprise to him) (slept on the floor) because I knew I wouldn't want to embarrass myself in front of my 6 yr old granddaughter. I put myself in the most awkward situation because it was the complete opposite of how I lived on island. I also attended out-patient detox & rehab for the entire month. My goal was to break the cycle. I did and it worked. I traveled back home to Guam after the 30 day rehab program. For me, breaking the cycle was the key.
Joe, go to your nearest Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center. They are a FREE faith based 12 step program. He will live in the facility for at least six months receiving professional treatment. I was shooting as much as a gram a day of heroin for over a decade. I finally called the Salvation Army when I was looking for treatment, and over 6 years later I am still clean and sober. They will get him clean for free if he is willing to accept the help. They have centers all over the world, and there are a few in Virginia.
Joe, you might not read this but all I can say is keep your head up and I may not know you personally but I respect you so much. The shit you go through isn't easy, the easiest shit is to say fuck um but that's not you. Helping rabbit out shows your character, as someone who has been an addict for so long and have lost everything but my family, it's not easy. One doesn't change until once decides to change. Thank you Joe for who you are
@@blessedbeyond2118 ohhhh... I didn't know that. Well shit. That wasn't a well thought out decision. Drugs are what finally got Joe to see the light on Gelifraud.
Even if he is messing up, be the friend you claim to be. He needs you more than ever. You don’t have to give him money. Give him support. Help your friend!
I always looked at it like this. If I wanna get high, leave me alone, let me get high. But everybody knows there comes a time that you are burdening people. Panhandling, asking people who trust you for money, maybe turning to stealing. I did a damn good job of keeping a job and paying for my habits. My family and friends never knew what was going on. They were suspicious about things when I was asking for money I'm sure. Bottom line is I wasted countless thousands of dollars trying to escape. Instead of investing the money on building a life.
I think active addiction can either be acute or chronic. Acute active addiction is when an addict spirals out of control relatively quickly and reach a catalyst that stops the active addiction. Hopefully the catalyst is positive one and not death. Chronic active addiction is when an addict can maintain their addiction over the course of years and remain basically functional. They do less daily damage but over a longer period. It's like the difference between MMA and boxing. In MMA people get knocked out very quickly due to the overwhelming trauma inflicted. Whereas in boxing a fight can go on for 15 rounds without a knockout, but they probably take far more damage in the long run.
I usually wouldn't ask anything like this. But this is a video I ask you to watch in ENTIRETY. Not sure what all will come of this.
I really believe in rabbit!💯
APS
I don’t know if you will see this Joe. You have a lot to be proud of. You have kept yourself clean and pulled your life to the positive. Don’t down yourself because of others decisions.
You got it brother always do👊👊👌
So is this verifiable evidence that when I called rabbit out for rolling his eyes in the back of his head while full on leaning on the counter and talking about how much work and running he been doing that he was clearly blown out of his mind?
Ding ding ding we have a Winner here!!
It’s really not that you’re a gullible idiot joe it’s as simple as you’re nice. That can be a negative thing for the nice people. People can take advantage so easily
Rabbits got what he wanted,Joe is a good man and willcome out a winner all the time..👍👍
@@asswhole4195 I hate the term "using" people when they have no issue with being on camera. 😒 Stop painting everyone as victims.
He's a gullible idiot if he believed that Rabbit's been running
I totally agree. Thats why i hardly have any friends anymore, only the very few thats never shit on me or drag me down. Im far from stupid and i have so much common sense that i go through life by using it.(meaning i didnt get passed 9th grade but have multiple higher paying skills. Use to be a machinist but now paint cars. Im able to figure shit out and break the science down in me head) I been homeless several times and just lived a shitty and painful life since i was 9. Finally got completely sober in 2015 off what was makin me a slave to it, opioids. And im doin the best i ever have. The point is, is ive always had way too good of a heart that ive always been there and helped any way i can to ppl that they start taking advantage knowing ill do it and me knowing deep down that they're starting to just take advantage but still helped. U learn as u go and i finally quit hanging with them ol' "friends " and moved away too. It sucks sometimes having the heart i do but im cautious about who i let in now days.
Carthago Delenda Est I’ve been through the same shit man I think it’s time for you to cut some toxic “friends” out
It breaks my heart seeing rabbit high like this and withered down like he is, good for you joe for having the heart to TRY to just TRY cuz a lot of people won’t even do that. Shout out to you Joe!
Hea not high hes dopesick exact opposite lol
Do you have a decent warranty on your obviously defective broken heart? I ask because standard hearts don't break with such slight pressure. Also, you probably should've studied the trouble shooting/ common sense details upon purchase. Christ! I've been to detox, had friends that have O.D.'d, 2 are in rehab right this second. I've championed many addicts on their road to either recovery, back to the substance, incarceration, or even death. Dry your crocodile tears and man up damnit. It's embarrassing the regular, unbroken hearts here.
Everyone loves a redemption story, but you can't fix them all. The pains of working with troubled souls.
There's more positive than negative joe. Dave, Shannon, Banky, Juman, Darnell, those are all successful! Keep that in mind my brotha. This is why I've maintained my respect for you is, even though people have done you wrong, took advantage of you, you still have that urge to help people. That's in the heart my friend. Much love and respect.
how took those people advantage of joe? did they steal monney from him or used him to make monney except brian? the only thing is that they propably did not tell the truth to joe about their problems with drugs and thats it. as long as people can handle their life, get to work and beeing a proper member of society they can use whatever they want in my opinion. "Live and let Live"
And joe. He always forgets to include himself as a success story!!
@EsotericOccultist I took the “no sober constant” to mean that Dave is sober, but isn’t a constant right now. Dave has distanced himself to focus on his family. Same with Shannon. She’s working all the time too. I do wonder if Dave will be around more often now that he’s doing TH-cam. Joe is Rabbit’s only sober constant because Rabbit is the only one who hasn’t tried to branch out on his own.
Our world would be so much greater with more Joe Guerrero’s in this stage of his life.
Gods got it all under control, read The Bible
Joe, Rabbit exposed himself...you are just holding him accountable for lying to all of us. You're not the bad guy.
We've been trying to tell you this about Rabbit this whole time. An addict knows an addict. But I wish him the best of luck. From one addict to another
You're right. I think joe wants to believe so hard that people are doing the right thing. Joe trys to see the best in people.
Man I'm sorry for what I said yesterday i didn't know
I think we all want to believe I am in recovery but I had my doubts but I also hoped I was wrong. you do what you can for people but if they fall they fall alone we all do its that simple I think
Same here. I wish him the best.
Stay away from the drugs.
Why does everyone always try to make Joe the bad guy? Makes no sense
I know, legitimately trying to help out addicts. Anyone making Joe out to be a bad guy either doesn't have experience with addicts, or are ones themselves.
I'm an addict, I don't think Joe's the bad guy at all. I think most addicts would jump at the chances Joe gives people, so I don't really think being an addict has anything to do with people thinking he's a bad guy.
milo mullins not even just addicts, but ex con addicts
@An Abomination it means addicts more often than not relapse. So people making him out to be bad don't know what he's dealing with. You getting defensive about that comment is confusing. It's victim seeking actually...
I wanna see proof of this, cause I've never seen negative on Joe
When he said that he was working with Gelico that was an indicator of what was to come.
When he lost 100 pounds and wasn’t even working that was a lot better indicator. And that was way before that
That's for sure
How about an addict who has $20,000 to get clean? 😂 Those rehab's are crazy.
Nonya Biznes bahahaha what’s his channel’s name? I gotta watch now it now.
Wucken Fasted thanks!
I am a drug addict myself 110 days clean. I respect you for approaching the situation the most professional, mindful & loyal friend you can be. There should be more people like you in this world to make the difference. I hope rabbit gets well and take it one day at a time clean. God bless you, rabbit, & everyone else amen
110 days! Thats amazing, keep up the good work!
Congrats on 110 🥳
111 today....
CONGRATS TO YOU!
😎👌
You've already gotten through the hardest parts other than the temptations that come even after a year. Just don't stop now, and keep that momentum. I was a heroine junkie for 4 year's and quit, and then was on methadone for 2 year's and quit, and I'm lucky to be alive at all but I am
Not many people even try to help others, you good bro
Boost your house security frl 😂
My dad died in February this year from heart failure. He was a life long addict of anything speed related, also with other things as well. Myself, as well as both my brothers have been down the same road. Two weeks before my dad died he spent like 4 days in the hospital and the doctor basically told him his heart was shot and if he didn't change his habits he won't make it long. Not even that was enough to change his habits. He was only 53 when he died. One of my brothers are still stuck on that same path and we can't get him to understand that he will wind up where our dad is. He just blames our dad saying its his fault he got exposed to all this but we can't get him to understand we all did. You have to want to climb out of that hole, making excuses of why you're there won't help you get out. I said all that to say this... being an addict is a lifestyle, and once you lived that way for so long its hard to change, but its not impossible me and my other brother are out right now but its always a fight. If you see this Rabbit you have to keep fighting every day. I have 3 kids to fight for so thats my motivation. Without that motivation I know how hard it is...
Your brother isn't ready yet? My dad was like 50 40 somthing when. He died too, hold your head bruh
You know, I really think Joe’s heart is in the right place. It’s frustrating that people hate on him when they don’t know the facts. Most of the time he hides the ugly side of someone to the detriment of himself. The internet really sucks sometimes
@@EsotericOccultist says the esoteric occultist who worships the father of lies.
Rabbit is sick. He's not a bad person.
Im a recovering addict he has done the most important part he admitted he has a problem now he has to do the next thing I could not stay clean on my own I need HELP I go to anonymous meetings and do what they suggest to do and one day at a time I've been clean two years and eleven months the one I use is N.A. I'm a complete different person my own person and I'm absolutely happy down to my soul
Happy for you, Nelson! Much love
Awesome Nelson! One day at a time and before you know it time will go by and be 20 years! 👍🏻
Nelson Fisher he only admitted because he had no other option.
I'm coming up on 6 years sober and have truly found happiness through a 12 step system. I keep my soul lite by doing the next right thing at any cost. Its possible to recover but you have to truly want it, gotta want it more than the dope. Good luck Rabbit god bless.
4 years ago i found my friwnd dead from heroin o.d. i also overdosed but. When i woke up i found her dead in her room i almost got wreckless homicide but didnt quit that day
I miss the original APS Cody Dave and Joe :EDIT
Rabbit you can beat this brother I believe In you
For real, what happened to Dave.
refusefntk Dave actually has his own TH-cam channel now.
Is cody ever working of Joe anymore
What ever happened to Cody?
Dave's world is his channel
He said, "I''m not high right now. I could have gotten high, but I didn't." Meanwhile he is zooted out of his mind.
Saying all the right things
So true. He looked like so dumb saying that. That translated to he's high as fuck.
No one ever admits it at the time lol
Yea, he's high as a kite. I guarantee he got high right before Joe picked him up. He knows hes going to detox. Most people 9 times out of 10 usually get high right before they go in. Just for that one last high. I really do hope he gets clean. It just doesn't seem to me that he really really wants it. I just saw the video from 1 year ago right after he was released from prison. He was thick and healthy. But right now, he's literally on the brink of death. Please lord, i dont want to see this man die. Please touch his soul and help him beat this addiction and survive.
Brother was as High as Giraffe Balls!!
This is a heart breaking video. I hope he gets the help he needs. His eyes have no life in them. People don't need to have rude comments to you Joe or Rabbit. A lot of us are pulling for Rabbit.
Because he's half dead....will he make it to 65?? 70?? Not so sure.
He's already 60
@@MichaelP-ke1tm will he make another 24?
I fucking knew rabbit was using drug's 😂 I knew it and alot of people didn't believe me
@@riverdaletales8457 , i knew it too!!! I dont even use drugs but i could tell. Its so sad. I feel bad for Joe!!!!! The way rabbit kept asking for money, it was so obvious😡😭
He only admitted because he had no other option, he was caught. I’ve been there before. No money, no one left to help, no options. He had no choice. He was caught red handed.
No but he said he was planning on doing this for a week..... Hahahaha
@@zapee3766 "I was gonna go to detox.... Then I got high. I was gonna check into that program, but then I got high. Now I'm busted on TH-cam and I know why, yeah yeah. Because I got high, because I got high, because I got high!"
ScottKipple straight facts
@@FLAMINGBABYHEAD afroman,
@@TerryHesticles
This just damage control
I remember the heartbreaking episode when Rabbit bitched and moaned about his boss making him take a drug test.
Yup. Once you start having random issues at work and all those weird stories that are too random... thats when you know something is up
Did he pass the drug test ?
Yeah his reaction ticked me off. Here joe was bringing him on the platform, giving him money for shelter and clothing, helping him get work and he has the nerve to act like joe is the bad guy for simply asking him to do a drug test.
And then fast fast forward to 2020
rabbit betrays joe by going behind his back after everything and gets high in his flip house and damages the property.
Josh Hoodrat yes he did that one.
ScottKipple really dumb comment.
Your intentions are great, but rabbit isn’t ready.
I do not care what anyone says Joe has a good heart, his heart is always in the right place, he gives people so many chances hoping they will change because he has changed and when you change you assume others have or will
@@EsotericOccultist I think it's funny that people forgot that Joe completely fabricated that letter which was trying to extort him for $5000 about the flip house inspections. Isn't it funny how he never talked about that again after several people brought that up? And then he goes on to say how he hates when his APS crew asks for money also
@@justinc4924 is there a video of that? How do you know that he did that? This is the first I have seen any comments saying Joe fabricated anything. I'm not being a smartass either, it's a genuine question.
APS has morphed into different things over time; maybe it's time to turn it on it's ear and become JOE'S after prison experience building his life and family rather than trying to be all things to all people. Also, Jarron is a beast of a dude for being willing to stand outside and chase people off.
Aaron Polston I think it should cover only a small group of people
It may be time for a revamp.
NO ! I 1000000000000% Disagree !!
@@revoltoff its not even the same after prison show. We dont even get the close ups and the diiiiiiiivvvvveeeeeeeee head firsts any more
@@emobassistformallygeddysco3126 Joe said that he can't do those close ups anymore due to his back. He said it a long time ago.
Joe I wish you wouldn't be so hard on yourself.
Underrated comment
Since about 2019 the comments have been getting progressively more toxic.
We wouldn't be here watching if he weren't though
@@christophercarrillo4726 right!
@@livelovely4681 yes they have and regardless no matter how thick your skin is it will always sting a bit.
Please tell Rabbit that I have so much love for him. This is a huge step right here! If I can do it, you can do it! One thing I noticed while getting sober was that it is a HUGE mind game. The first time I got clean, I had no choice as I was in jail...I was using heroin and my methadone dose was at 130mg a day. no meds, just support from others. The withdrawal from the methadone was I think why my withdrawal felt as bad as they did, but I didn’t act like I was sick while in jail. No one knew, only the people that I spoke with in there. I did it, it was rough and it took about 1 week to not “feel sick” and the 3rd week is when I noticed that my equilibrium wasn’t messed up anymore and I was clear headed. I did however, relapse. It happens, not always, but it does. My counselor tells me that it’s a part of recovery. I don’t know if I totally agree with that, I believe you need tough love, random pee tests, if you fail said UA... then there should be consequences. That is what helped me stay clean and sober. Mind you, I’m on 90mg of methadone, and I won’t go up any higher. I eventually want to get off it, but I have to make sure I am ready and that my counselor thinks I’m in a good place. Until then, I stay on track, I keep myself busy, I workout, I ALWAYS answer my phone and return text messages because for me that keeps me in check.. the second that I stop communication with my support system... that means I’m falling off track so I make damn sure to keep everyone involved in my life involved in every positive thing that happens in my life so I know and they know that I’m doing good. Rabbit, take a piece of paper... write pros and cons at the top of the page, make that list and it will show you how much you need to do this for you. Joe is your family and he is what is best for you right now, let him help you and in return you show him that he can trust you again. Get that trust back, it will take time, but damnit you will get it back slowly and I know that you can do this man! I can’t wait for your update and to hear how well you’re doing! I hope that you get to read this. You don’t have to reply, it would make my day, and maybe I could help you stay positive going forward. You let me know what I can do to help and I will. Xoxo Beth Sadowski from Minnesota
God bless
Gelico was cancerous to the whole group.
Professional Con artist.
Have you seen his cringe ass TH-cam channel?
@@xprettylightsx hey don't talk about me like that lol 😉 jk
Jellico was probably paying him in drugs...... Jellico is a devil he will be in prison very soon anybody want to bet........JJ....
@@Jackholiday1025 you got a link? I wanna check that out
Joe respect for trying...but at the end of the day u can’t do anything until he is ready for help. Good luck joe
as a recovering addict, the only thing i do right some days is not pickup. i mess up at work, i argue with my neighbors, i fight with my family, but as long as i make it til midnight without sticking a needle in my arm, it’s a win. that’s what rabbit needs to focus on now: just not using. the rest will fall into place later. but nothing can help someone who keeps picking up.
Never down yourself for being a good person brother.
I’ve been getting treatment for mental illnesses, not addiction just to clarify. But I haven’t been on TH-cam in a long time I’m sorry this is going on Joe. I have nothing but the most respect and admiration for what you’re about and have been for years it’s truly inspiring 💯🤝❤️. Much love as always. Keep your head up! 👊💪. People need to see this it shows how addiction really changes you.
I feel so sad for Rabbit. Your a good man Joe to help him. I really like Rabbit. Im gonna pray for him.
Same here, It's sad not to have somebody to care about you but Rabbit has Joe and I hope Joe doesn't give up on him.
It is a hard road being addict. I have been clean 30 years and every once in awhile it will sneak up on me. Stay strong and just be there
The worst is if youre Not stable and deal with depression and anxiety..it's very hard to stay clean in that situation.
Those cravings never leave you for the rest of your life
What if someone wants to get into hard drugs. Wuhan Virus
@calvin not everyone likes weed.
Each time you get those thoughts remind yourself of all the bad days and times you were sick. It could help
I wish him the best but cutting ties not a bad thing. U owe him nothing Joe. NOTHING
I got clean in 2020. Was the hardest thing I've ever been through. I did a lot of fucked up things while addicted that looking back on as a sober man I'm just mind blown. It's insane what people do while in addiction, it doesn't make sense. So good on you for sticking with him and giving him one last shot.
Shout to @afterprisonshow for standing by his friend in his time of need😎we all need that solid in our life who's gonna be there through thick or thin, big respect Joe 😎😎
I love these real life no filter videos but even more than that is that joe is really trying to help rabbit 🐇 and I know the exposure part sucks but that’s what real friends do
Appreciate you staying real with us Joe! ups and downs, ups and downs.
You are still doing the right thing helping others, hope you are good yourself man!
Make sure rabbit doesn’t have anything on him when he gets in your car, god forbid you guys get pulled over and he’s stoned like that.
I literally don't know why I'm tearing up when I saw they took him. I just hope he commits everything he's got.
Me too man, but my reason is because I’ve been there and it’s scary as hell. Also being told that people care about you really stings when you have wronged people for so long
As a fellow recovering addict I definitely empathize with rabbit but god damn we can be the most frustrating people to maintain a relationship with. Salute to you though joe. I like to think that I'd do the same😎
caleb u used the wrong grammer no errors allowed pauly is the grammer police...he cant figure out what a spelling joke is it must be totally correct or a report goes out to the coumpound...
good job Caleb. I have to agree about being frustrating to have relationships with. i quit 4 years ago after 9 years straight of pills. Do you still have dreams about your drug of choice? i still do atleast once a month but they are getting farther apart
Aint that the damn truth! I lost some really good friends through my addiction, friends who gave me chance after chance after chance and they finally had enough and I completely understand that. I was a piece of shit one of the people who would steal your shit and help you look for it kinda loser. There are still a few friends whom I would like to apologize to but I'm so embarrassed of the way I did those closest to me I can't look them in the eye and this was 13 years ago!
@@ThmsDouglas i got to be the same way. i still cant belive the way i used to act when i would be in need of a fix. when i was trying to quit the first time i felt like it something i didnt need help for thinking i got myself into it i can get myself out. But the was the farthest from the truth i think everyone needs held kicking and staying clean. Good job on kicking it.
@@jessesands3030 Thank you and you as well. In the end I basically locked myself in my room and got addicted to PC gaming and next thing I know years had passed. I'm grateful I got clean but if I'm perfectly honest that long time away from society caused me new problems like I'm very socially awkward and have bad anxiety when in public. Both of which won't kill me so ill take those problems any day over my drug addiction which actually can kill you.
60 year old man needs to be accountable for himself. At that age you know what’s right and wrong. Let him figure it out.
I don't think it's about right and wrong for Rabbit. I think it's about having clear goals vs. not having clear goals. To quote Robert Heinlein, "In the absence of clearly defined goals we become strangely loyal to performing daily trivia until ultimately we become enslaved by it." The truth is, Rabbit doesn't have an idea of what he wants his future to be. As since he doesn't have a future, he only has a now. And with now being the only thing, reckless behavior is the order of the day.
You can't be babysitting him the rest of your life. Cut ties and move on
Rabbit went off with Gelico right? Funny how at first, he was all "I don't do drugs!" and now, he's all "I'm an adult, I can do drugs if I want-bUt i'M nOt dOiNg DrUgS"
Facts 🤦♂️
I was thinking that too
Agree! That made it obvious right there. Not to mention how bad he looks
Joe, you are only guilty of is having a heart of gold. Don’t beat yourself up.
He doesn't.
Heart of gold ? How? He finds ex prisoners to do all his labor for almost free.. You can't have the heart of gold and love money like that.
@@donleo8037
You really believe what you said.
If so I feel sorry for you.
God bless you!
@BIg Poppa fatty relax . I've build a school in Central America . 3 million school
WOW!! I can’t believe lil ole me is causing folks such angst 🤪 I’ve had to mute 2 people already . . . Guys, it’s my opinion - unless I woke up in Russia yesterday!
Things happen bro. Can’t help everyone. We know you’ve done your best with Rabbit. I like rabbit, he just needs help. I would cut him off of work and youtube.. but if he ever needs help in a certain instance I would do my best to still help him. He needs guidance.. I’m talking as someone who’s mother was struggling with Heroin.. and passed away from a fentanyl od.. anyways, I hope he really gets help though.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Man I'm truly sorry too hear that brother I was a struggling addict for over ten plus years brother and today I can say that I have 2 and a half years clean and I've lost many of loved ones to that junk man I just wanted to say thank you for sharing and I'm truly sorry for your loss brother. God Bless.
toyoscio Me too.
Thank you so much for showing the world the struggles dealing with addiction. Caring is one hardest spots to be in. Showing love and understanding all while never giving up, but at the same time making sure they understand they hit Rock Bottom is the goal. Keep the fight going I hope for you and him both.
Now the blow up back in March makes sense. You knew, you were frustrated, you couldnt express it to anyone. You keeping it this long is gracious for him.
Yeah alot of us don't really know what's happen behind the scenes. There's probably more that has happened that we don't know. That's why when stuff happens between joe and said person we don't know what's really going on, though most of us can assume.
What blow up? I haven't watched APS in quite some time and am trying to catch up
@@the-engneer he went off on rabbit back in march while they were working on the flip house, supposedly cuz rabbit was asking for more money when the case is he was probably getting high. Around that time is when Rabbit was so high he shit himself
@@nightmare7219 That's nuts! Can't say I blame Joe. Honestly I kinda purposely avoided the house renovation video's, because I just knew it wasn't a good idea, and it was painfully obvious it wasn't a good endeavor for Joe. I would definitely watch that episode though
Any idea what it was called?
@@the-engneer i think one is like "an honest conversation with rabbit" and the other is "someone I am done with" both from 5 months ago or so
Go save your friend bro. There are people in this world that need people like you.
I'm just surprised you've stayed straight and sober with all this stress and drama. I dont know that I could handle it and I've got 12 years under the belt
Congrats bro-Truly, I think how joe does it is, he wakes up every day with a bright, optimistic attitude and a "go get em" mindset. He plans to do stuff every day! I dont know anyone as energetic as Joe G. Ive never heard of him sitting around on the couch and stuff. I admire him for his happy, lively, uplifting persona.
Well he does have a lot of grey hair now.
@ScottKipple
Pinpoint pupils
I think because Joe literally has every thing that anyone could need. One fix, and that's it. It's all gone for him. He's got too much to lose. I'm so proud of Joe though. You too, man. Congratulations on your sobriety!
Congrats I’m about 6 yrs clean I lost my oldest so. 4 yrs ago to overdose. It’s never easy but I like me clean. I love hearing more ppl clean thank u for sharing
Joe you need to take more care for yourself and Rainey. I would just let Rabbit be because I would not want this to be another Danny situation
I detoxed on my own. Took 47 days to think and feel normally. I watched Lost on Netflix. It sucked. Percocet and clonopin will do that. If you want it, you can do it. Grow some balls Rabbit. It's time.
I remember binge watching series' trying to detox back in my crazy days, being super interested and losing my pain in the show i was watching just for it all to come rushing back in the worst pain and cold chills imaginable when the show was over.
@@rickyray2794 I detoxed in 2014. May 2 I started, 47 days later, I was so excited to finally think clearly. Lost wasn't it tho. It turned out to be the dumbest series ending.
@Nonya Biznes not when you are trying to not take them dude, they are the strongest power possible.
You are absolutely right rabbit needs to just man up.....JJ....
@@dorothyfranklin7956 if you do dope times that buy 100
Praying for him, I’ve owned a treatment facility for 5 years. I know what it takes to get clean, he needs to truly want it.
Anything with insurance involved is a good business. Open up a facility and bill medicaid millions of dollars in charges every year. Easy money.
I've seen non-medical emergency transport businesses do the same thing.
Some get caught for Medicaid and insurance fraud but most fly under the rug.
I actually feel sorry for rabbit . You can see the pain in his eyes . He's fighting the demons !
Sometimes demons have to live.
These monsters are REAL
@@turnupthewhat4583 damn never heard someone say that. That's fucked.
Wild Style you high as shit ain’t you
Wild Style I’m stoned as a rock tho
You’re a good man. Please have patient with those of us who are addicts.
Ikr some people just wants to run their mouth about shit they know nothing about some people will never know the pain of addiction until they walk down that road themselves....
Have patients with yourself, people ain’t got time for that. Especially when your a grown ass man.
@@redcell2852 , Joe was in active drug addiction in his teens and half his adult life. What a moronic comment. Lmaoo.
Shut up
When Rabbit said he's been running, I instantly thought more like on a run. Hope he wakes up soon.
Joe's gonna have to make a small prison cell in his garage to get people clean lol. 🙏 🐰
Jogging!!?? I know i used every excuse in the book when I used and running was never gonna fool any1 lol
Chew them up and spit them out
He was pretty "athletic" when running with joe for a guy his age but not 80 poumds in 4 months atheltic
I thought he meant he was on the run like running from the law
Hey Joe recovering heroin addict here. Just remember you cannot change anybody the only thing you can change is yourself and others will change as a result.
But I can't understand why their going back after been in jail and outside clean for long time?? I cant understand because I never use drugs ..
@@mariaisabelmarrero7716 Thank god for that you don't want to know !!!
@@mariaisabelmarrero7716
Because he doesn't have a job and hangs around with other druggies all day in the trailer park.
When you're preoccupied with a job, family, hobbies and normal friends, you don't worry about drugs or drinking.
Thanks for your answers.. I loose my son 4 months ago ,he felt to sleep forever. He was dealing with heroin for a year n half and when he quit and sober for a month tried again and die for a high considering amount of Fentanyl 😭 This drugs is killing a lot of ppls .. so sad .. Take care all of you ❤
This made me cry, Rabbit reminds me of my dad and it really hurts to see him like this.
I'm 15yrs into a horrible heroin addiction so from first hand knowledge, it's hard AF. But many people don't have anyone looking out for them especially will come get ya and take you to rehab. So all these people that Joe helps are so lucky then dont seem to appreciate it long term. Again, I know the struggle is real but I'd love to have resources like Joe offers to change my life as a drug addicted felon.
We all make these decisions. And we all suffer from the certain choices we make. Only you can help you
I feel for you dude. Especially if he’s a friend.
MUCH, MUCH RESPECT FOR YOU JOE! We have a lot to learn from how you handled (& several other situations) this all. I appreciate you putting this positive stuff out here on social media so it can show others that there are still true and honest people out here. Rabbit is super lucky to have a friend like you to ALWAYS be there for him.♥️♥️♥️
The recidivism rate is as high as it is for many reasons. Right or wrong, that means that the majority of people that Joe helps, sadly, won’t make it in the free world. The fact that Joe cares enough to even bother with it is inspiring. He doesn’t have to, he wants to. Shoutout to you Joe. These are not your successes or failures. Every person you try to help is a success. They take it from there.
Very well said, friend
I’m sad to see Rabbit like that, I hope the best for him.
I wish I could help.. I never turned my back on my mother struggling and I would do my best to help others who are. If you have to burn the bridge though, it’s not because you are a bad person.. it’s just that you can’t do it anymore.. I hope nothing but the best for Rabbit.
Bigcatt35:I know this doesn't change in any kind of way,but I'm truly so sorry about the loss of your mother.
Well said, Chris. ❤❤
You're a better friend than Rabbit deserves... hopefully he realizes that
I am so glad he took the help and I hope he stays and gets clean. I'm sending him prayers and regardless of what anyone says here in the comments you are an awesome person Joe!! Not many people would do half of the things you do for people..
Beautiful Mama
Watching your older videos and your a great friend Joe. You will forever be blessed
I get it joe, you've given him alot of chances, and if hes asking fans for money... Thats a no go, friends or not, if you wanna help him thats your choice but id keep him away from APS
You are a good man joe , A mentor and brother for more than you know , the world needs more people like you !! 🇨🇦
I fucking knew rabbit was using drug's 😂 I knew it and alot of people didn't believe me
Truth!
Deep down joe knew too , we all did , he will not give up on his brother . And personally I respect that ✊🏻
Been seeing this coming for months
Dont beat yourself up Joe. You went above and beyond
Don't stop spreading goodness Joe not every situations gona end well but the one that does makes it worth it! You contribute alot to helping ppl with 2nd chances, its up to them to prosper from there. It's ppl like you that still shows there's still hope. Stay strong!💪
“Never trust a drug addict” Gus from Breaking Bad. and i’m a former addict myself too.
Lol addicts will always steal your shit 10/10 times or do some sketchy pay you back shit
there is no such thing as a former addict
aeae burnnnnnn very true but there is such things as addicts who aren’t useing and clean
Come on guys. Don't hand them the keys to your house and tell them the hours you're not going to be there but people deserve a second chance.
@@hawnshill7441 People deserve a second chance but people should realize they should give that second chance because the addict didn't have the capability to make any other decision within his prerequisites to make that decision. Also addicts will tend to do things for drugs they wouldn't do for anything else, like bypass people's personal boundaries
At least you’re trying to help him man ... that’s a tough role to take on
Wait, so rabbit wasn't training for the Tokyo Olympics? I was expecting to see him in the 4000 meter. Dude was killing it running 5 miles everyday.
Grandpa Vlogs new show joe wants views that’s it
He wasn't really running 5 miles every day that was a Lie..
Hector I think grandpa was joking 🙃
@@ellamariesvlogs2307 oh i c, ok 👌
He was running 5 miles a day to the dope man!!
Dude, this hits home. I had to repo my car from my own brother bc he was doing the same thing, manipulating text messages and phone calls, getting money to pay his habit from people who couldn't afford it, skipping car notes, and pitting loved ones against one another to keep everyone in the dark. That mess is dark. Brother popped while on probation and is headed back. All I can do is hope he does better with handling his demons.
It's been a lil over a year since we done the Skype interview on here. I'm still clean. I've battled with the same addiction rabbit's battling now. It's no joke! If there's ANYTHING I can do lmk. Got some good tips to help him thru detox. It's gonna be a real ruff few days. Hang in there Rabbit!
that's great dude!
Congratulations on your sobriety! I wish you many more years of health and peace.
Yo I'll take them tips lpl
Mike your right rabbit has a real hard road ahead, I quit heroin cold turkey all on my own (probably the dumbest move I could of done) for the first three days and it was hell. I ended up in the hospital where they had to put me in icu in a medically induced coma to get me though. But if rabbit wants it bad enough he can do it.
@Ryan Crump yeah it got me off of it but what I'm saying is doing it with help and such would of been better, cuz I actually died three times while I was going though the whole deal. That's why I was put into a medical induced coma for four days. But yeah it got me off the shit for sure!!
Joe, when you care for someone you care for someone.
OMG Rabbit, you have to stop, it is so so hard, i am now clean for 8 years, and it is SO GOOD.. Please rabbit PLEASE
Joe I got clean two years ago and I found your channel while I was bored outta my mind trying to fight the demons off me !!! Your videos have helped me stay sober. Stories like these that you allow us in , helps me to remember that one wrong move and I could slip and I NEVER EVER want to go back to the life I was living ❤️💕❤️
Your a good man at heart served your time and changed your life the sad fact is that some people just can't make that change not all can be helped addiction is hell keep up the good work Joe
Rabbit never fooled me I knew he was a junkie..whats up with Juman...thats my man tho
Juman moved far away with his gf. He is doing good rn
Joe your heart is too open and you're too nice and in a world like this ,that's never a problem 🌎♥️ continue your journey ,find others who could honestly love and appreciate you reaching out to help them.
I mean come on anyone that has been involved with drugs knew the scooter story was an insane cover for a drug related mishap.
Biggest con of an addict "ive been meaning to get clean". Coming from an addict i played my entire family with that line 8 times. You gotta come to a point where you want it
Cody......how u been stranger?....the world is tiny bro!!!
@@PhantomOfThePsy-Opera i dont remeber you broski, where do i know you from?
@@grantsgamerepair I think U used to hang out with my brother Matt.... if not bro, you look just like another Cody Grant...... raps under the name codeine.... if that's not you, my bad
@@PhantomOfThePsy-Opera matt grey? Marines?
@@grantsgamerepair nope...Matt Howell...lol... I checked out your profile and realized I have the wrong Cody Grant..... I'm really sorry but you resemble him in a way.... same hair too....... I apologize I completely thought you were someone else
You're a good man Joe. You do more than most people in your position would. Stay strong brother.
Joe, you’re such a good man and try to help everyone. Give them the benefit of the doubt and MANY chances, & I am the same exact way! Don’t beat yourself up over this! You’ve done the right thing, & you have the right heart and intentions! Keep being who you are! You’ve done all you can! 💕 you have so many people behind you.
Well said.
Joe, due to addiction I had to distance myself from my best friend of over 40 years. I too considered her a sister. You are a man of integrity to give him a chance for help and support. Addiction is heartbreaking. There's very little you can do until they WANT help and want to be sober. Im really pulling for him. This isn't on you....and I'm sure it's really upsetting to you. Hang in there.
Well that's depressing , one minute at a time Rabbit . Keep telling your self, this is my minute and you cant have me . Your a good man and you matter and god has work for you to do .
Hasn’t god done enough to this man already?
Rabbit. The way I stay clean is I had to figure out what brought me to the drugs. You know the drugs got you to where you are but what brought you to the drugs. After you get the shit outa your system start fighting for your self worth back .... you’re a good guy and can be anything you want bro!!!
Seems like the REAL person out there “making a difference” is Joe 👀
Yes he is and his "subscribers" need to cut him a fuckin break. I'm so sick of all the negativity towards joe.
linda shea I couldn’t agree more. Joe might not always make the best decisions, but no one acknowledges what a difficult situation it can be for someone witnessing active addiction. Knowing the “right” thing to do is incredibly hard and nuanced
@@erica5513 it's so refreshing to hear your positive comment , joe has feelings and its hard for me to keep reading all the negativity directed towards joe. He doesn't deserve it.
So thank you erica🤗
He really does try. It's like how many felons do you know out here helping eachother do better?
linda shea tbh I used to be more judgmental on people who knew active addicts, but then I started witnessing my own family struggle with it and wow I have no idea what to do to help. Let alone if I were in Joe’s position where it’s public and his choices could hurt his source of income for himself and family and still potentially not even help the addict. I hope Joe knows there are still supporters who get it
Get sober Rabbit! Join us in the real world, won't you?✌😎🏴☠️
Yes
You guys were all right about Rabbit. And no, he isn't going to change. You were right all along.
He's been doping since 9yrs old.
Knows every con in the game.
He has an enabler now... Joe lied to viewers, created & presented false scenarios which they acted out together to cover up for him.
Neither care about anything but the hustle.
After seeing rabbit talk in the truck you can tell he's not ready to quit, and as long as you do it for any other reason but for yourself its not gonna work. Trust as a recovering addict myself you have to want sobriety and its sad but rabbit doesnt want it yet. I sincerely hope im wrong and we believe in you brother..✌💚
I think your right. As ive been through it you cant succeed unless you fully want it..
Alan is absolutely right. Rabbit is not ready. He's doing this because he has to. He's broke and has no options right now, that's why. He has to do it when he wants to do it. If an addict walks into a detox facility with a hundred bucks in their pocket, that's how you know they're ready to quit.
went threw this with my brother and quickly learned one of lifes most valuable lessons. you cannot no matter how hard you try help someone who doesnt want to help themselves
Rabbit 🐇 I s not ready. For sure. I am a recovering addict and o know that sobriety needs to be his utmost thought! Still talking not acting. More will be revealed.
@@carolehayden8566 it's not just that .av been saying it for 8 months. Rabbit is a man child and a liar.
Knew that when he started chilling with jelly
Rabbit I'm rooting for you. You got this, and Joe, you have good heart and spirit. This is why I'm a subscriber to your channel.
4 years ago this week I literally went and bought a plane ticket and flew away from my island (Guam) to stay in Arkansas for a month. I didn't tell anyone - it was a spur of the moment decision - very last minute. But, I knew if I stayed on island, no matter how much I wanted to quit, I wouldn't/I couldn't. I had to change my whole existence, my whole reality - everything! I've been sober for 4 years because of it.
Oldman Zone that’s awesome, but what made you pick Arkansas?
@@OMalley1203 I didn't want to derail the thread and so I kept it short. I stayed at my oldest son's house (surprise to him) (slept on the floor) because I knew I wouldn't want to embarrass myself in front of my 6 yr old granddaughter. I put myself in the most awkward situation because it was the complete opposite of how I lived on island. I also attended out-patient detox & rehab for the entire month. My goal was to break the cycle. I did and it worked. I traveled back home to Guam after the 30 day rehab program. For me, breaking the cycle was the key.
Oldman Zone that’s awesome! Congrats on 4 years!! I’m sure your son is so proud of you.
He’s not ready man.
He`s not ready, but at that age; Rock Bottom... is death (and he knows that).
He definitely ain’t done. I’m a recovered addict myself.
Disagree, I feel like he is ...
No he’s not
He’s old. Fuckin hell, just let him drain on joe forever? Time to cut the cord.
Glad he’s taking the first step to getting clean. You’re a good friend, Joe.
Joe, go to your nearest Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center. They are a FREE faith based 12 step program. He will live in the facility for at least six months receiving professional treatment. I was shooting as much as a gram a day of heroin for over a decade. I finally called the Salvation Army when I was looking for treatment, and over 6 years later I am still clean and sober.
They will get him clean for free if he is willing to accept the help. They have centers all over the world, and there are a few in Virginia.
They are full of bed bugs and burnt out lazy staff. You have a very idealized version of how it works in your mind.
Salvation Army is a discriminarory organization.
Joe, you might not read this but all I can say is keep your head up and I may not know you personally but I respect you so much. The shit you go through isn't easy, the easiest shit is to say fuck um but that's not you. Helping rabbit out shows your character, as someone who has been an addict for so long and have lost everything but my family, it's not easy. One doesn't change until once decides to change. Thank you Joe for who you are
THIS has to be his final chance....You can only do so much. ANYONE else think that Gelicho is a Terrible influence.
Seems to be Gelico has "infuenced" many, like the first guy they gave the moped to and Remy.
Gelifraud isn't part of APS anymore.
Joe tossed his dumb ass a while ago.
First dude i thought of when i found out rabbit was working for him ... bad news
@@kellyc2425 but rabbit works for him
@@blessedbeyond2118 ohhhh... I didn't know that.
Well shit. That wasn't a well thought out decision.
Drugs are what finally got Joe to see the light on Gelifraud.
Even if he is messing up, be the friend you claim to be. He needs you more than ever. You don’t have to give him money. Give him support. Help your friend!
So true
Not if he doesnt really want to get clean
I always looked at it like this. If I wanna get high, leave me alone, let me get high. But everybody knows there comes a time that you are burdening people. Panhandling, asking people who trust you for money, maybe turning to stealing. I did a damn good job of keeping a job and paying for my habits. My family and friends never knew what was going on. They were suspicious about things when I was asking for money I'm sure. Bottom line is I wasted countless thousands of dollars trying to escape. Instead of investing the money on building a life.
I think active addiction can either be acute or chronic.
Acute active addiction is when an addict spirals out of control relatively quickly and reach a catalyst that stops the active addiction. Hopefully the catalyst is positive one and not death.
Chronic active addiction is when an addict can maintain their addiction over the course of years and remain basically functional. They do less daily damage but over a longer period.
It's like the difference between MMA and boxing. In MMA people get knocked out very quickly due to the overwhelming trauma inflicted.
Whereas in boxing a fight can go on for 15 rounds without a knockout, but they probably take far more damage in the long run.
Dude was high as hell in that truck
Oh fuck yeah , he can't even keep his eyes open .
Which is weird because high rabbit is rude and a total grouch. I thought heroin made you happy.
maegan lindsey not when u start having to chase it to make it they the day, he’s mad the drugs control him and his facades is crumbling as he talks
Man I can see right thru his lies. He don't want help. He pretty much said that. I'd cut dude off Joe and say fuk it.. I tried.