This is an example of what God can do in someones life. My name is Cliff Williams and a year ago I was a low life drug addict with no hope. I was introduced to a program called Reformers Unanimous a christ centered discipleship program located in Rockford Illinois. There is a cure for addiction, depression anxiety. It’s called Jesus Christ. My mom and dad got baptized at Bethel Baptist Churchas a result of the Holy Spirit that had been working in my life. When you choose to give your life to the Lord this is what happens…. Praise God for Reformers Unanimous
nick&selena-*leans in*. With Taylor, shopping Taylor-*walks along and sees joe sitting on a bench* Joe? Joe-*looks up with red, bloodshocked eyes* What Taylor-Oh My God you’re breath smell of beer. What happened to you? Joe-We broke up. You were to controling and now I love my new life, heavily drinking Taylor-*sits next to him* Joe, now your scarying me. Please stop, I beg you Joe-Your not my mother! *walks off stumbling* Taylor-*gets out her phone and calls Drew* Babes. It Tayly. Joe, Joe Jonas. He’s drinking. Can you help him? Ok. See ya in an hour. Bye Drewy *hangs up* Joe, I will help you With Selena and Nick Nick-*kisses her* Selena-*deepens it* Nick-*pulls away* Selena, I like you. A lot Selena-*smiles and blushes* I Like you too *they hug and kiss* (They have their arms around each other) Nick-So what do you want to do? Selena-Aren’t you going to ask me to be your girlfriend? Nick-Selena Marie Gomez will you be my girlfriend Selena-*kisses him* Yeah Kevin-*comes downstairs*Hey guys Selena-Hey Nick-Your happy (They still have their arms around each other) Kevin-Yeah, I have a date with that girl from my class, Ashley Selena-Cool Kevin-Why do you have- Nick-We’re dating Kevin-Oh Selena-*her phone rings* Let me get that *answers it* Yo yo yo Selena- ???-Your greeting is so stupid Selena-*sighs* Yes Taylor? Taylor-Can you, Nick and Kevin help me find Joe. We need to get him to go to rehab Selena-Why Taylor-He’s a mess Selena-Ok Tay Bye *hangs up* We need to find Joe Stop right there! Bye
Teen speaks about the dangers of drug addiction, how she became involved in consuming and selling drugs, and her path to recovery. Did you know that most teens don’t use drugs? In fact, nidas latest survey that measures drug use and attitudes about drug use among high school teens shows a long-term decline in cigarette smoking, alcohol, marijuana and some other drugs. However, we are seeing a high rate of prescription drug abuse among teens. Last year, nearly one in ten high school seniors reported nonmedical use of Vicodin and one in twenty reported abusing Oxycontin, both potentially addictive opioid painkillers. Just because its prescribed by a doctor doesnt mean its not dangerous, and people should only use these drugs the way the doctor recommends. The biggest problem of drug use with teens is that there is no way to know who will become addicted. If you take the risk and try drugs, your life could become very complicated. For more information on drug use trends in high school, go to www.nida.nih.gov teens.drugabuse.gov Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: www.newmedia.hhs.gov
*Four Months Later* I stood back stage wearing this: www.polyvore.com I was going on the Oprah show to promote my book and talk about being a mom, wife and recovering drug addict. Oprah: So please welcome Brooklyn Jonas-Kagasoff. -*walks out onto stage**hugs Oprah**sits down* Oprah: So you started out early this morning? -Yeah. *smiles* But its worth it. *pushes back hair* Oprah: So youre a new mom right? -Yes. Oprah: And how old is she? -4 months. Oprah: And how is it being a Mom? -Stressful, wonderful, tiring, amazing. I have a lot of help and Im lucky I do because of my situation. Oprah: And you recently wrote a book correct? -Yes. Its called My Song. Its basically about my childhood memories and the teen years and then all the stuff thats happened in the last year. Oprah: And you have been through a lot. Drug addiction, alcohol addiction, your party girl phase. -Yeah and it hurts to know that while I was hurting myself, I was also hurting people I love in the process. I gave up my old friends and I became very distant towards my brothers. I would NEVER talk to them. And I could see it was killing them not knowing why I was so strung out all the time. Oprah: In your book though you talk about forgiveness and how lucky you are they forgave you. -Yeah I totally am. They couldve just been like Screw you! Youre on your own! and I wouldve had to find another way to support myself. Oprah: Do you blame your party girl phase on why you got pregnant? -In a way yes. Ive always said if I had never gone to that first club that one night I wouldve never met Chris. And then if I hadnt gone to that first party we wouldnt have made out and then gotten a record deal. But in another way I know that we probably wouldve crossed paths some other way. So I cant totally blame my party girl lifestyle on it. Oprah: So lets fast forward from you partying. You and Chris break up. Youre depressed. When do you think youre pregnant? -I had been throwing up A LOT lately. And I had recently blamed my missed period to the pills and to the fact I was so stressed about the break up and everything. But then I began to put two and two together. So I went to the doctor and sure enough I was. Oprah: And did all of the things youd been doing flow back? -Yeah. We had broken up 2 months ago so I was thinking, the baby will be born with complications or shell be still born. And my doctor was sure of that too. But she checked for complications and she said By some miracle its fine. And I felt so happy. But I knew I had to stop. Oprah: The audience today is teen moms or young moms and teenagers that are dealing with drug and/or alcohol addiction or are recovering from So you still stand by God? -Yes. Every day I thank him for everyone. My brothers, my mom, Daren, Chris, Melody, my best friend Selena, my career. Everything. I dont think I couldve gone through this without him. Oprah: Selenas in the audience today. How involved is she in Melodys life? -Very. Shes over almost every day with Nick. Shes a great godmother. She plays with her and feeds her and changes her. Oprah: And Selena is it fun for you? Selena: Yes it is. Its great to know that she would consider me a good enough friend to be Mels godmother. Oprah: And whos her godfather? -Trey Songz. We chose him because hes always been there for Chris and me. Oprah: And how are your brothers towards Melody? -They lover her so much. Kevin and Nick dont live at home anymore since they moved in with their fiancés, but they are still there for her. She is SO close to Nick. She cant say his name, but shell go NNNN. Like shes trying to say Nick. Its so cute. Oprah: So you had a photo shoot with People magazine. And one of the pictures is this. On the screen was a picture of Melody. Kissing one of her cheeks was Chris, kissing the other was Daren. Oprah: So is she close to both? -Yes. She knows that Chris is her Daddy, but she also knows that Daren is her Daddy too and he loves her just as much. We actually have that picture in black and white and framed. I think its so cute. Oprah: Now you know I have to talk about this. Youre Dad.
Saving a life… At only 19 years old, young Jasmine has had four miscarriages as a result of her physically and emotionally abusive boyfriend Tyrone. Tyrone doesn’t deny any of the allegations, and stands by his justification that he’s the man and what he says goes. Jasmine believes there’s hope in Tyrone, but she’s always been afraid to confront him, until today, when Steve helps her take her stand!
