Drug or substance addiction has plagued humankind for decades, and getting out of that vicious circle is a must for a healthy and long life. I take Oxyneo for the pain. And I am a huge fan of the show, despite by opinion above about statistics. As sad as it is, Ive realized too that although the show ended on a high note, its odd that their success rate was so much higher than anything else, when we can obviously see some of these successes have since racked up into the new full page of people who eventually died from this disease. He was only given a few years to live..i pray they havent lost both parents. Im surprised theres been no deaths since Brittany. I am a recovering alcoholic, with 10 and 1/2 years sobriety, and though I have no interest at all in drinking again, I have to admit sometimes I miss the promise of (false) magic that the first drink of the afternoon gavebut not enough to ever go back, I pray. You cannot blame a tv show for an addict that relapses. Courtneys mother has commented on her post here: https://intervention-directory.com/2012/03/06/episode-161-courtney/. Pray and love, pray and love.Keep fighting the good fight, all. Im so sorry for your loss. There are plenty of videos still up about those who have passed away. The purpose of this site is to document the episodes and provide other fans with updates about how people are doing. I totally agree. Addiction wreaks havoc on everyone involved and no one can know how they will feel or react unless theyve personally been in YOUR shoes because even all families are different. First, I live very close to there so that really hit home. I have one uncle left and thank god he has been sober for 2 years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVOjJf6gYuw. No reason to think both are not alive. I dont know how to explain it. (sorry,its a bit long list:/), -Anthony(season 5),the alcoholic from Michigan,whose brother died of leukemia his episode was so sad:(, -Kim(season 3) the anorexic from Northern California, -Nicole(season 5), with Dyspahsia (she was who didnt swallow anything and had a feeding tube), -Tyler (season 7) ,the alcohol and crack addict who lost his brother and sister also because addiction, -Jessa&Skyler(season 11) ,Jessa was the alcohol and meth addict and Skyler used bath salts, -Sean(-||-) , the alcholic from Salem, Massachussettes who came from a religious family and his father cheated but He was found dead in his homealone. Heroin is tearing families apart effecting young ppl. Later, she and her mother began using coke together. So those people sometimes have to step aside and let us pick ourselves up. But she walked out of the hospital and stopped drinking for months and instead would take my dads pain pills and her benzos. Im so scared for him and only watching to see how it ends because I want him to live so badly. I go through withdrawals everyday. His rehab took him to a detox facility that night. If you read the recent comments on his page, several different people commented that he was impaired. I just finished watching the episode about Elann. So deeply sorry for your familys loss. Left after 30 days of treatment and was sober another 3 weeks before relapsing. Interestingly-the episodes where someone has passed, (Brooke, Brett, so far), are available on Amazon if they are purchased, yet not on their app. sad. RIP. I would love to hear good news about him. Not due to what John had going on . Live your life in the moment until you can live one day at a time. Its common knowledge when youve been around there. Trust me. Brought me back. I do not think he got better or even wanted to . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4XmZ70R7yA. I am a freelance Cinematographer that has been a part of the show since the end of season 2. If you Google "Intervention Mike Jenny" you will find the first results are from the A&E site with the episode number being #70, Season 4 Episode 22. Im not sure what season he was on. http://m.legacy.com/obituaries/newsobserver/obituary.aspx?n=sandra-e-bridgers&pid=186182061&referrer=0&preview=false. We spoke on the phone and he was high, and I couldnt understand him. Each one of them was someones child, someones friend. I really tremendously need help, I am trying to find the best place for dial diagnosis. He was a really bad alcoholic and was really bad off. My heart just ached for he and his parentsgut wrenching. Lana, from St. George, Utah, was 24 years old at the time of her Intervention episode. Thank you. I believe the air date was today, June 20th, 2013. Do you have an obituary for Lyndsey? She was the one who lost 3 kids in a fire. Joie from intervention (On Rachels episode) died awhile ago. Its not a bad thing that theyre doing to us, at least not as long as they do it the way they do it in Intervention. Brookes is in a special place in heaven. Ive been watching the show for so many years and have been a fan of this site for so long! I have a long story and bad past. Im not sure you understand the difference between love and enabling. Dont give up. I know some of you struggling out there with addiction have no one to say those kinds of words to you. A friend told me she had been killed while sober in a car accident. Is this page still being updated? Anyone know anything about Dana? Good for you that you crossed the rainbow bridge sober though dollface. According to the comments section on her profile shes in prison. At the very least. I also just watched the episode with Dana and am wondering if shes still alive. https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/wrestling-with-demons-the-story-of-chynas-final-days. I was really rooting for him. I never agreed that any of you were being insensitive, you just didnt know how to help her. I dont know. They now know that people who have family members who have taken their own life are more likely to kill themselves. Joe & Amy. Unfortunately he passed away at age 33 October 16, 2020 in hospice. Anorexia isnt something that just goes away, it takes care of itself. I believe it was season 12 he had that girlfriend named Crystal and they lived in new mexico. I guess from previous peoples searches. I have a terminal illness & would be in agony with a doctors help. Thanks for letting us know Megan. I am re-watching the episodes on LMN and there are so many questions! Lauren, and the friends name was Dea. Rest in peace. Im watching Intervention and wondered how many of these people addicted end up dying, so here I found all these, and remembered many of them in the show! I was very sad, Megan Wood, from Season 10 episode 5, passed away in February of 2014. Antwahn is doing well as best I can tell but I can find nothing about Billy whose story so closely resembled my own (heroin). Its almost awkward rewatching the episodes knowing the subject has passed away. God how heart breaking . Taylor had a ton of infections in her mouth so her death could have been from those. He would constantly put me down. It might be wrong or right but it is definitely conditional. He had years of alcohol addiction that he fought and when he finally stopped his body basically shut down. My prayers are with you for the new year. As a child, Kaylene was physically abused by her father. Very, very sad news. I think it is reprehensible that A&E removed episodes of people featured on Intervention that have passed away. Does anyone have an update about Emily, who suffered from anorexia? In 2007 I was nominated for a cinematography Emmy for . ???????? Do not worry about how your family was portrayed and what people think. What are your thoughts considering you have been through it? Youll be in my thoughts & prayers. I feel awful, can only imagine what their families and loved ones must be feeling. She had the teeth removed and the dentist did give her antibiotics for it. Rocky. Whilst exploiting a family that feels completely helpless. As one person here said in reference to Christopher Bradys suicide, it wasnt fair to the audience to drop the sad news on us at the end of the show. I really thought he would be a success story. I know it is fairly soon, but it was just heart wrenching to watch her story. I was just in treatment with Nick Nov-Dec 2015. Does anyone know what happened with Sarah and Mikeal? Anyone have information on Dallas? Addiction is a horrible disease my brother had addition issues abs is no longer with us. I dont think anyone has said I wont LOVE you anymore if you dont go to rehab. Gosh I wish theyd go back to their old format. I hope you find some solace in knowing that, despite all that, there are a whole lot of people out here who cared about Brooke and were praying for her. https://www.facebook.com/kimberly.carr.351. That may have been Leslie. THANK you <3. Im an alcoholic struggling with the recent loss off my mother. Please pray he gets his shot. Her daughter is beautiful and looks happy and thriving, that is all amazing news Karen, thank you! I am very saddened to hear of Joes recent passing. Shes certainly talking a lot of the talk in saying shes moving on and getting better but she still appears so ill. Looks like she just found another family member to help fund her existance. I hope you are able to make peace with Josh senseless death somehow! Oh no. Really a tragedy! I thought wow I want to see how she is doing and was wondering if there was some way to help her and then this , the search reveals she is dead. I have a brother that is currently addicted to heroin and it has been about 8 years. Based on her Facebook page it looks like that was the case. Nik from season 5 just passed away this last Saturday. He and Vanessa have been scrubbed everywhere, though I wonder if maybe its really due to Vanessa as there was a followup to Gabe. I felt so sorry for his live in girlfriend who was pregnant with his child. And it saddened me terribly that someone speculated she died from overdose. Check out the Intervention Canada open thread. To Sebastian, I hope you are at peace in Heaven!!!!!! Guilt and co-dependency keeps people from getting the help they need. I recall posting on this site a while back about her, but now I cannot locate the comment. God bless. It has been a traumatic year dealing with that. Thats one of the reasons why we watch this show, to be constantly reminded of how easy it can be to lose control! Ok thanks Bruce. I hope you can find peace. Im not 36, thankfully not living with them but they are still drinking and popping pills. Im breaking inside. But for clarification purposes only, Marcel wasnt his twin. Ask, plead with God for help. My heart broke but glad for the update. I watched Karissas episode again recently and knowing she was sober and died in a car wreck just broke my heart all over again. However, in the case of a recovering addict, just like it goes for weed, youre gonna find yourself back on a slippery slope, and this is not a good idea at all. I think thats really all Megan wanted Ive been in that place where you just want someone to acknowledge your pain instead of telling you how bad their life is in comparison. It has been discussed, yes. She seemed so happy and full of life after her treatment. Its hard to blame her, she would have had to feel the years of pain that built upi guess it hurt too much in the end i believed in her. My heart hurts for these people and their friends and families. Hats off to you! Best of luck to you Jessica, hang in there! Very upsetting. This is Brittany, Brookes twin. It is a tough and scary journey but its worth it if you can do it. No its not official but Im taking them at their word on this one. i am sitting here in utter shock at the added people to this thread. Poor sweet young man . She was brought back, then left a couple times, but as of February 2013 she is alive. Here is the link to Karissa Lee Hilts obituary: http://obits.syracuse.com/obituaries/syracuse/obituary.aspx?pid=184501924. He was mumbling his words and talking about people being after him. May 20, 2021. My doctor keeps on saying the pain wont kill me.. NEVER AGAIN. Im SO sorry Colin! Here is the obituary. I havent seen a lot of Intervention yet (Amazon Prime only has Seasons 10-14), but I feel like of the ones I have watched, she was so hellbent on ending her life. I have a question about Brittany (S18E14). DTs took him into organ failure. Soooooooo sad. Everyone wondering about Kaila heres her facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/kailabee123, Is there a comprehensive list somewhere on how these people are doing? Dizzy. It was mentioned at the end of the episode. I remember how frail and sickly she looked. Very sad. Intervention inspired me to get help for my alcoholism & today I have 65 days sobriety from alcohol & opiates. She left treatment, but cant find if she (somehow) survived. I was wondering the same thing about Kaila. I live in Europe and our pills or powdered MDMA are tested as pure, whereas in the US, its likely been laced with methamphetamine. I was shocked to hear that Taylor, that beautiful young woman with a long life ahead of her, had passed away. I saw the news article and some video regarding his suicide. I saw Karissas story and felt some connection to her since I live closeby. Kaylene was clearly delusional about what was going on, even as she was in the depths of her addiction to prescription medication on "Intervention" (Mon., 10 p.m. Vanessa is someone I would love to have been friends with. I wish there was a way to look everyone up and see newer updates. Tough love is way better than abandonment. When she was strapped for cash, the camera crew caught her asking her kid sister if she could borrow her money, lying and saying that it was for gas. I prayed for years, first to be freed from my addiction, and then (I realized eventually that more specifically) I needed to pray to WANT to be freed from my addiction. We are the same height and weight and had such a similar story so I felt like I was looking in a mirror. -S, Wow, Im so sorry to the both of your losses. I like him and was rooting for him. Has Sebastians death been verified? Any answers on that?amanda. I think that when her father left the family it truly damaged her, and I hope against hope that shell get free of her attachment to her scars, AND wish that more parents realized how painful their divorces are for their young children. Its like I want to scream at the tv youre going to die if you dont stop because I already know what their fate is at this point. He was in their early 30s in the show. Megan Wood has an official obituary and a news article of how she was found which is all made public. The first time she was in talks with the show, she decided to go on the plastic surgery reality show Botched instead. This is all I could find for the death of Sebastian so far. If Robby is going to be included on this list, then so should other people from Intervention Canada whove passed away, namely Megan and Ziggy. I have 19 days sober and counting. Just not like the one you see on TV. I messaged Marcel on fb and follow him on Ig,hes doing great and has been a lighthouse in the darkness for me.hes a kind and big-hearted guy,that supported me,even if he didnt know me in person.his story of addiction and his bond with his brother were similar to my story,and I could relate.So glad hes clean, sober and happy. I push it as long as possible between doses, keeping myself in constant pain. Please dont just blame doctorsMOST are caring people that do not want people addicted.you can lose your license. I found this site and seeing the photos and reading the stories of all these people who passed away, its heart-wrenching. The thing is, you can LOVE someone, and not accept or support their behaviors/continued use. I am wanting to see I believe Ryans story of alcohol. I feel like the majority of deaths were alcohol related. It would be heartbreaking for the family to know their dead loved one is being broadcast, tonight, with all kinds of hopes and possibility of recovery being discussed by the addict and family; but the family knowing their loved one died after all the hopes and dreams. It breaks my heart! I would love to talk to you. both him and the mother denied it, -Terry&Britney (-||-) Terry was the fentanyl and crack addict from Ontario who was molested by his babysitter as a kid, and Britney was the cocaine and bath salts addict,from Escanaba,MI. Im praying for her. Im sure he stayed sober, but I couldnt find anything on him. Does anyone know what happened to Kayne and Amy? I always wondered how she was doing. Rather than morbid curiosity, I think we are here because of a genuinely caring interest in what happened to the individuals whose pain was so evident in the few minutes we saw them on air. What was his last name? What was her name and what became of her? Words can never express how devastated we are. According to Facebook he had been clean for a year but due to chronic Herion use/damage he had a stroke and fell into a coma. I dont look at you as a crappy addict as I see my brother in you. We hungout a few times, he was nice, but the drugs had definitely caused permanent damage to his brain. Thanks anyone who knows who I speak of. Hold the memory of your mom and your brother and seek help. Please know your not alone in your battle, never feel like your life isnt worth living because it is! Know who Im referencing? Write him a letter..u might be surprised at the result. Dana is still sober, but does not have custody of her surviving son. Lastly, it wasnt Kailas mother who treated her poorly throughout her life, it was Ginas; the other young lady featured in the same episode. I cant be positive is authentic , but if it is then she is using again, and other drugs for that matter. https://putlocker.sk/watch/intervention-5.m207p/n895wj, Richards wife Sandra from Season 7 passed away this past July. Do you have any other details, or a death notice so I can confirm? Thank you for the information Stefan! While it is typical to want to dichotomize something, addiction affects everyone in a different way, whether they are addicts or otherwise. . I have told my family that I would rather be dead than be a pain riddled invalid. She, Brooke will always be a part of you. I couldnt find an obituary, but came across a youtube video of his funeral. We are dying inside. She was clean and sober which for some reason makes it even worse for me. Your pain is very raw right now. Im so glad to hear Tiffany is doing so well. I didnt know this footage existed! I just watched Elenas intervention a couple of nights ago, and it brought me to tears, she really touched my heart. Sandra, are you referring to Cristy Celaya from season 2? Does anyone have an update on her? Seeing the faces of those who succumb to whatever their illness was makes my heart hurt. And this is coming from someone who knows a little bit of what theyre talking about, late 20s but 3 1/2 years now clean (: I cant emphasize enough that I was ready when I was ready. What confused me was the person on the video that they had listed as his brother. -Skyler had a son but has relapsed many times. I have daughters close in age, that were inseperable like these 2. (In Brookes situation, that drug being opiates). Editing note: Bens addiction is listed here as DMX. Hello, Dizzy: Thank you for maintaining the information about the people on Intervention. Shes doing really well, has a boyfriend, and works with animals. There is on episode(cant remember which or the name) but it was about a guy who was an addict.. if I recall he already had a sister and a brother die from the same issue..I know he worked at his dads company..bless his dads heart he was so devastated.. anyway I was curious if anyone remembered that one and knew what happened to him. After so many years of neglect, can Kaylene's family finally step up and help her get the live . Hubert was one of my favorites. Im a recovering addict myself (and have bipolar depression too and have attempted suicide) so when I read at the end of the show that Chris had stayed in treatment for 3 months, I said out loud, Good job Chris! Where do you see comments ? Pretty sure if Kaila or Dana had died, Intervention would have told us at the end. It saddens my heart too see that these people have passed and I pray for their families..I pray God gives them some peace in their hearts. Guess the show was a complete success. https://www.kutisfuneralhomes.com/14064. last minute decision to get tested. Indeed. So yeah just my two cents. Just note that intervention isnt just what you see on the show. So very sad to hear about Sebastian!!!!!!! i recently spoke with Donny on Facebook (he was season 7 I believe).