He competed at or near Professional level. Eric McDonell passed away over the weekend. My condolences to all the families. It generally stems from trauma or lack of control in the persons life, so they turn to restricting what they eat as a means of coping. What episode was she ? I saw Karissas story and felt some connection to her since I live closeby. I had hoped the news of her death was wrong. Im not one to post, just wanted to show my appreciation for your diligence. For anyone living with chronic pain Im sure some days we wonder?? People think that anorexia is about appearances, and in some cases thats how it starts, but it becomes a mental disorder that is so much more complex than wanting to look thin. I want to say her name was Megan but dont think it was the same Megan who is listed as deceased from the show. In Brittanys case, she died from an overdose almost immediately after finishing rehab. Sounds to me you indeed had an intervention of your own. Comments at the end say that Ivan relapsed after 5 months and resumed using PCP. that wasnt intervention. https://intervention-directory.com/2015/08/episod-203-kayne/, https://www.instagram.com/iamanepigram/?hl=en, Found Dallas Instagram Idk if that is weird just was trying to find an update on her. Candys husband Mike passed away yesterday from kidney cancer. I truly hope you can find some peace. I just watche the same episode as well, my dvr cut it short too. I am really sad to see Brittany passed. If I find out more Ill post it here. The opposite of addiction is not necessarily abstinence/recovery, its connection. Very sad. He was the one that absolutely hurt me the most . Do you have a link to more information (death notice, news article) so I can confirm? Oh dear, I love Candy shes my favorite. Know who Im referencing? Mom (53) passed away 4/15 from complications due to her dependency. That may have been Leslie. And were praying for you and your family now. Where do you see comments ? I am a now a twinless twin. Dizzy, it appears it was an overdose. I couldnt imagine her living much longer without treatment not the way her body looked when she took her shirt off on the show. Most of the people I listed I didnt really find updates,just people were asking each other about the addict but there were many that no one knew anything about thats why I commented here! She had such a sweet personality it pains me that she died a such a fearful and violent death while the Screamer had a family who bent over backwards to shield him from the consequences of his addiction that could have easily been the same type of death or involved maiming. I sincerely hope she is doing well. 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. Kaila now runs a website and a youtube channel under the name Kaila Bee. Im so sorry for your loss and I regret that I added to your pain in any way. I have to openly admit Im addicted, even though I dont take much. Does anyone know what happened with Sarah and Mikeal? No reason to think both are not alive. Thats the problem with a lot of these pain medictations. Her family has been on my mind and Im wondering if she got sober and is living better?? I was in treatment with Kaila. I also have grown up with alcoholic parents. Brooke died and our family is forever broken. To give people time of sober happy real life with their families and friends. Does anyone know how is she doing? 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. Live your life in the moment until you can live one day at a time. Lastly, while she may be angry with her parents for cutting her off, I hope she realizes that their actions no doubt SAVED HER LIFE. Please, get help and find someone to talk to. According to the comments section on her profile shes in prison. He helped me through personal struggles I was having in late 2011, and last time I saw him was Christmas Eve 2011 when I dropped off some money I owed him from when he helped me vacated my old apt and I moved into a sober living. Has anyone heard anything about Courtney from miami? I just submitted my friends name Jesse W to INTERVENTION, he NEEDS HELP.. Her episode was very sad. Especially an inaccurate presumption??? http://daysofmilkandhoney.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2015-01-12T23:53:00-08:00&max-results=7. Kimberly Carr July 22, 2015 at 8:55 AM Your family was with her as much as you all could be. I have been in the same situation. She pulled at my heart for some reason. The real victims of this sad story is her kids and family that suffer the most. I am late on this reply, but I had met Donny at an NA meeting a few years after the episode aired. I was so pulling for her,and Im glad she had fought to conquer her demons. Tough love may look easy but it is not. Lauren, and the friends name was Dea. As a mom I just wanted her to get better. Youre right, its just because the others I didnt have posts about (because I wasnt covering Canada until recently and hadnt gone back and watched all the eps yet), but regardless I will see if I can gather the info and get them up there. I know she fought her addictions so hard. So far recoveryranch.com seems to be the best place for treatment. Those things make us feel isolated and as if all we go through has been gone through alone when we see the way out, what lights the exit route up enough to see at first is someone attempting to reach out to us and connecting. I am so happy that she had the opportunity to get treatment and I hope to God she is doing better now. He reminded me so much of my son who, at the time, was around Billys age and was also addicted to heroin (and is now almost 8 yrs sober.). This is the disturbing untold truth of . My father and mother was an alcoholic. They most likely removed said episodes to not make the show look bad, when in reality it makes it look like they are hiding things. Joie from intervention (On Rachels episode) died awhile ago. Thank you. Are you talking about John T? From Bens brother, he passed away sometime last night. Im hoping this helps him see what he has done and it helps him get on the right path. She had the teeth removed and the dentist did give her antibiotics for it. Questions, feedback, just to chat: email me @ dizzy.buzzkill at gmail, This thread is for support, discussion and newsaboutaddicts whohave passed away, Sisters video about the Intervention experience and Taylors death, http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/crime/2012/01/san-franciscos-first-homicide-victim-was-reality-tv-show, http://www.gloucestertimes.com/obituaries/x927315722/Sandra-M-Saunders-51, http://www.aetv.com/intervention/episode-guide/season-4/mike-and-jenny-70#70, https://www.aetv.com/shows/intervention/season-4/episode-21, http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=dKjCXZ5YrJ8, https://intervention-directory.com/2012/03/06/episode-161-courtney/, http://community.aetv.com/service/displayDiscussionThreads.kickAction?as=119137&w=267410&d=567509, https://intervention-directory.com/2011/10/31/episode-57-john-t/, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHa3rhhppO8, https://www.facebook.com/sean.messina.7?fref=ts, http://journaltimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-charged-in-alleged-heroin-related-death-in-his-home/article_a9bca008-92ba-11e3-9d25-0019bb2963f4.html, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on_e1u5vQXM, https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10696431_10203122710688329_3243183103950138338_n.jpg?oh=49e59dd91d44991b99db8c87b9fd1384&oe=54991758&__gda__=1422214636_5e79992fa9f7a2c8d69fc35ae7ae8721, http://ironcountytoday.com/view/full_story/9456284/article-Michael-K-Fisher, http://www.youcaring.com/tuition-fundraiser/moving-on-with-living/80065, https://intervention-directory.com/2011/12/23/episode-116-tyler/, https://intervention-directory.com/2011/10/16/episode-128-ryan/, http://www.bluelight.org/vb/threads/455090-Gabapentin-(aka-Neurontin)-Mega-Thread-and-FAQ-s?p=7444982&viewfull=1#post7444982, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4XmZ70R7yA, https://intervention-directory.com/2012/10/episode-173-ryan/, http://www.facebook.com/robertocamposeco?fref=ts, https://intervention-directory.com/2011/10/episode-45-leslie/, https://intervention-directory.com/2011/09/episode-32-sylvia/, https://www.canadianobituaries.com/hamilton/46910-megan-morgan-glass-november-28-2016, https://intervention-directory.com/2011/12/episode-67-derek/, http://www.vancouversun.com/touch/news/gangs/short+life+tragic+death+jessica/9798603/story.html, http://m.legacy.com/obituaries/newsobserver/obituary.aspx?n=sandra-e-bridgers&pid=186182061&referrer=0&preview=false, https://www.lastingtributesfuneralcare.com/obituaries/Betsy-Johnson/#!/Obituary, https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/pd7dn/iama_cameraman_for_aes_intervention_i_have_worked/#ampf=undefined, https://www.tmz.com/2019/02/07/boxer-rocky-lockridge-dead-dies-intervention/, https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/has-anyone-lost-a-child-mom-pleads-to-council-for-safe-consumption-sites-1.4245676, https://www.facebook.com/kristen.prusaitis?__tn__=%2CdlC-R-R&eid=ARAMWwGX_FEuXK9bScnKDtKEfdfEUKc0evwh5dsgwghB_gk03nzaPAGs4Jcgl30-OTp4vWExJLQU-psb&hc_ref=ARRqEGER4q-Bw0VyFRcGOXSJpv-zEqUW6n2aeFO1_mMEAfxHYTR-liMbdmkH4VgLd0U, https://mec.lacounty.gov/case-detail/?caseNumber=2021-08499, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVOjJf6gYuw, https://doppleronline.ca/huntsville/family-has-raised-thousands-for-youth-mental-health-support-in-memory-of-son/#:~:text=Conrad%20died%20from%20a%20drug,together%20and%20celebrate%20his%20life, Nominations: Most Memorable Interventions and Pre-Interventions, CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: The Impact of Intervention. In my opinion, what I wouldnt have given to had someone to empathize to even the most minute degree it may have been a way for me to see through the haze that at least ONE person gave a h*t. And that I wasnt alone. A family can love and support a person and their recovery, without loving or supporting a destructive behavior or addiction. Your pain is very raw right now. . Dizzy the page Admin is not affiliated with A&E in any way. I also want to thank Dizzy for this site! . I would love to talk to you. Your mom was one of the reasons i decided to become a drug & alcohol counselor. Most shockingly, Lana was shown video footage of herself being sexually assaulted . Left after 30 days of treatment and was sober another 3 weeks before relapsing. I believe this to be true, because it was a meeting I attended often, which is blocks from his LI home, and he was never there before the night he introduced himself to me. Take life one second at a time. She is one that sticks out in my mind, her and Cristy (season 2, episode 18). Cutting off money, setting boundaries, and kicking someone out of the house makes the user recognize the consequences of their actions. Sounds conditional to me lol. Im nervous for the day something happens. Prayers your way, Melody, Brad I am so sorry. I was shocked to hear that Taylor, that beautiful young woman with a long life ahead of her, had passed away. I couldnt find an obituary, but came across a youtube video of his funeral. I see him in myself..I have chronic illness and am 22 but after I had to drop out of college because it got so bad I isolated myself. So sad to see Brooke passed away. Do you know if it was drug related? I only know of one person who killed himself because he was from Lindsay Oklahoma and he was featured on the local news. Please know your not alone in your battle, never feel like your life isnt worth living because it is! Do you guys know anything about Katie,the blonde girl with alcohol problems/bulimia? It is sad to see that some have passed away, but it is also heartwarming to see those that have continued with their recovery! I was wondering if there was any updates on Katherine C from intervention season 17 episode 1? I felt such sadness for her a complete stranger. Very, very sad news. Indeed. So very sad to see how badly Vanessa deteriorated over the years. Can you move Betsy up a few slots so its chronologically in order of date of death? I have tried to find an update on the woman who fell (I forgot her name) and came across this page. I grew up with nik he was a great guy and will be missed by all. http://kimberlyanncarr.blogspot.com/2012/01/introduction-to-all.html?m=1, Scroll down and see her comment from July 22 . Its heartbreaking, but I hope shes found peace now that she has succeeded in leaving us. At first I didnt think it was true, but theyre talking about it on Datalounge and there are some links to articles. We have been Facebook friends since the episode aired. She still lives in Oregon and is married now with a baby boy and works in the health field. I always felt like they should have offered her treatment, like they did with the red headed eating disorder girls friend. Now Kaylene is a 21-year-old who oozes sweetness and charm but who is unafraid to die and will stop at nothing to get her next fix. Hello everyone. Youd think the American military would be all over this. I have daughters close in age, that were inseperable like these 2. I think it is reprehensible that A&E removed episodes of people featured on Intervention that have passed away. 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 hope this cycle stops with our generation. But I never needed an intervention. I would rather have some sort of life and die young than be amiserable, crying mess of an invalid. Its truly sad. 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. Now I am sending prayers of love and healing to you both. A friend told me she had been killed while sober in a car accident. She is also expecting a baby boy soon. She was one episode where at the end I felt angry at her instead of sympathetic..sorry. Sean passed away in early January of this year https://www.facebook.com/sean.messina.7?fref=ts. But to answer your question, it was his cousin that he called his little brother. Is she the mother who had younger children and fell in the front yard during her episode? There was a guy who died from alcoholism I cant remember his name but he stopped leaving his house. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/pd7dn/iama_cameraman_for_aes_intervention_i_have_worked/#ampf=undefined, RIP Rocky. However, there are things you can do to help yourself without taking more meds. We have several addicts in our family, some are in and out of jail, Ive recently lost two uncles as a result of alcohol and drugs. Just watched the Ivan and Dorothy episode. Im not sure I can watch this show again. Why is this? To Sebastian, I hope you are at peace in Heaven!!!!!! You do not know me, but please know I will keep you in my thoughts and I am rooting for you! I wonder if theres any more people we just dont know what theyre up to, because the show, and perhaps they themselves, like Courtney, have decided NOT to go public or allow their families to share. Saddened to hear of Candys loss. I spend quality time with my husband, daughters, mother and grandchildren. Please update to include Lyndsey from Intervention Canada. Dana is still sober, but does not have custody of her surviving son. I think he did a great job! One other note to anyone who reads this: almost every single show involves a divorce and although it may be completely necessary, if there are children involved, ALWAYS put their needs first. I came on here looking for an update for her. Alcohol is so scary when abused. I cant be positive is authentic , but if it is then she is using again, and other drugs for that matter. She is truly a gift to so many and a role model for those of us who strive to begin again, sober and whole. I dont know. I have been sober over 6 years now but I know all it takes is one bad day and it can all come back. What does love have to do with paying for a car or giving them money for drugs (as we have seen in many cases on the show)? Eyes that show they are not long for this world at the rate they are going. Either some of these addicts are lucky lately, or is this page being updated as frequently? Also, I have many members in my family who are mentally ill and sometimes I know they are sick but they are so selfish and I hate having to just accept it! My name is Ari and Im Skyler Russells fiancee. I pray she was clean. Kimberly Carr is still alive. Ok thanks Bruce. Doing good stuff, back in school, moving on with her life. Did it ever occur to anyone that the intervention could be the cause of some of the deaths? This is Brittany, Brookes twin. im very curious because she relapsed 2 days after being released from a rehab center. They cant help it. Karissa passed? No judgmentjust a conversation starter. So terribly tragic. Lets hope hes clean. I just watched the episode of Dillon. She is no longer in pain and thats what matters. For she,like many other upstate NYers,fought the fight. I felt like i could relate to her so much. Im not sure you understand the difference between love and enabling. I would like to thank Dizzy for keeping this going. Hope this helps. So Rachael is still alive (although her boyfriend at the time has passed), Kaila is alive and doing great things. I dont know. Im happy to hear you were able to make memories before she passed. Just curious. I hated the way people spoke about your family. We both have a chronic illness and before even diagnosed, we were simply given painkillers. You can read more about this in the FAQs. I was also blessed to spend the last few months with my mom sober. It first aired on 10/15/12, it was season 13 episode 9 I believe. https://intervention-directory.com/2015/02/open-thread-for-intervention-canada/. I do want to say this. From the condition of her apartment it looks like she really had given up. I am currently 27 and suffer from severe chronic pain and I could 100% sympathize with what Brooke was going through. What makes you think otherwise? Its heart breaking, she was one of the brightest most intelligent souls ive seen on this show. I would of been a perfect candidate to be an alcoholic or addict. Dana is alive and doing pretty well. When you set a condition for loving behavior, that makes that loving conditional. Chris Brady. Wow I just checked Facebook out, it makes her even more real, not just a TV person. Why doesnt A&E tell us this? im so sorry for the loss of lives. The recent post on Corrines profile sounds like her death was also related to her diabetes. 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. According to his profile hes doing great! May she rest in peace . 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. I know you said you wouldnt be responding to update info posts but I just wondered if you were still maintaining this list, or if not if theres someone else doing one. My best friend Josh from 201 just died. But joys my heart knowing they both got clean. I am trying desperatly to contact amy p so if anyone know how to get a hold of her, wether its threw email or facebook or even if you know her last name, please let me know, i am an old childhood friend of amy and it is very important that i get a hold of her so please either email me at [emailprotected] or text me anytime at 705-626-7321. Do not worry about how your family was portrayed and what people think. :/, Stefan- Do you have an update on Gina? Allison is alive and well, I follow her on Instagram and Twitter. I know they said Brooks got married and Michael relapsed, but curious to know how hes doing. Sorry thats the anal version of myself LOL. Im childhood really sucked from my parents not paying attention when other men were around. Thanks for letting us know Megan. My heart goes out to all of the people and families that have dealt and are dealing with the struggle. Im not 36, thankfully not living with them but they are still drinking and popping pills. I too have chronic pain. Intervention Cast: Where Are They Now? Thanks for commenting Breiana, Im so glad youre doing well and that you got to spend time with your mom sober. Unfortunately he passed away at age 33 October 16, 2020 in hospice. Her daughter is beautiful and looks happy and thriving, that is all amazing news Karen, thank you! This site isnt affiliated with A&E or Intervention. In 2007 I was nominated for a cinematography Emmy for . Im so sorry, Brittany. He had a few Sugar Mamas who would hook him up? 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. My condolences to her family. Thanks again!:). . Found this follow-up to the guy who was arrested for lying in Megans death: http://m.host.madison.com/news/local/crime_and_courts/racine-man-gets-months-more-jail-for-drugs-lying-in/article_d2838ab9-c7ec-588a-afdc-ed4b9f05f403.html?mobile_touch=true. Megan from season 15 episode 18 passed away the 28th. It can be seen as the final display of conditional love, as it was for me. Thats terribly sad, Im sorry for your loss. I hope she continues on her path in life. It just makes more sense that an opiate addict would upgrade their pill habit to methadone than to switch to a drug that as little pain killing effects, AFAIK. Just watched the 7/11/13 episode w/Kaila who was suffering anorexia nervosa. There is no greater feeling than the one past addicts feel after defeating their addiction. The pill addict that shot up infront of her 2 kids? If she is ill or received a new liver there is no mention of illness or surgery on her Facebook. There is no conditional love taking place there. I always wondered what happened to a lot of them. Such a tragic ending for such a beautiful soul. For three months we shared a room at a half way house two years ago. She is sober and just had another baby, a boy I think. I guess Im looking for answers ill never find. for some reason on this website its under season 5, #11. Does anyone know what happened to Brittany Howards brother? Thanks. Sad to hear the news about Eric McDonnell passing. I feel like the majority of deaths were alcohol related. They all were sad but I couldnt get this one out of my head for a long time. His rehab took him to a detox facility that night. Im just curious if anyone has herd of AMY P, she sufferd with bulimia, i herd rhumors that she had passed away but not sure if they are true. i found this blog, that links to Dallas. I just finished rewatching Brooks story. Rip Ben Lowe. God speed. Shraman Mitra. She was addicted to drugs and alcohol and was the victim of sexual assault. It means they love you SO much, and they cannot continue to create an environment that keeps/kept you from getting clean. What was his last name? Dillion briefly mentions it. I PVRd it on A&E and to make it worse the recording cut off without making it clear what happened to her. https://www.facebook.com/kristen.prusaitis?__tn__=%2CdlC-R-R&eid=ARAMWwGX_FEuXK9bScnKDtKEfdfEUKc0evwh5dsgwghB_gk03nzaPAGs4Jcgl30-OTp4vWExJLQU-psb&hc_ref=ARRqEGER4q-Bw0VyFRcGOXSJpv-zEqUW6n2aeFO1_mMEAfxHYTR-liMbdmkH4VgLd0U. I watch Intervention occasionally, as many of us do, I guess, to remind me what an insidious condition/disease addiction is. Looks like she is doing well, great for her! We only get a small piece of the story and make judgments based on 45 minutes. And marrying JD? So deeply sorry for your familys loss. My heart went out to her. Gone to soon. Sadly, it wasnt meant to be. I remember his mom had MS and dad was diabetic too, prayers to his family. It is oh so easy to be the outsider looking in saying what you would do, and being the one who has to look the person in the eye and say it. Although the thread is from 2012 so not really much as far as recent updates but, all the same You want them all to live but sometimes the demons are just too much for them. Condolences to her family and loved ones. Since their episode was already unavailable by the time I discovered the show, I was thrilled to see it included in the you tube collection recently shared and watched it immediately just a few days ago fearing they may disappear at any time. NEVER AGAIN. There are plenty of videos still up about those who have passed away. I wonder if that was the case with Betsys episode as Jeff royally screwed up by allowing her boyfriend to accompany her. That Ramoin guy had comments from an apparent family member on the episode of the H addict from season 2, with a daughter Sadee ;-( named Kristen had actually been deceased but they also had a cease and desist letter from the show, and did not want to share with the masses their updates of their family. Whats the latest? He is not clean, though he will tell you he is, he also will tell you hes not working & scraping metal for money. Its really very sad, you become a victim of your mind and those terrible behaviors arent a choice anymore. She is working as an aid at a rehab facility. If it wasnt for drugs he would of had everything right Now because he was looking to buy a home before this started. Kaila signed herself out of the eating disorder clinic and moved in w/her grandmother. Sending you & your family love & light! Its super weird and creepy that some of you search them out on Social Media. For those on here saying things about failure and the percentage of long-term success, if you SAVE even ONE addict, if this show helps PREVENT others from following these footsteps, if it EDUCATES ANYONE on addiction, THEN IT IS 100% SUCCESSFUL!!!