Drugs and Alcohol, Addiction and Recovery (My Story)

Thank you all! Total abstinence is not for everyone it is just the only method that has worked for me. If you are in the middle of chaotic drug or alcohol abuse and do not wish to quit now or ever please check out some tips from the "Harm Reduction" community. harmreduction.org/ 12 step recovery based programs, CBT, Buddhist style recovery and Christian based recovery resources are all linked in the "More" section above. No matter what your decision or method there is help! Don't give up, stay safe, stay alive! Love You! J

This takes so much guts to share, you don’t know how much I appreciate this and how much you mean to me and all of us fans.....

Addiction is not always drugs and alcohol, there are many destructive behaviors that one can be addicted to. This video is something that everyone needs to see.

Jason, it's very kind and thoughtful of you to share this. You are a very generous person to share your knowledge on playing the harmonica and the personal challenges you have had. You have, no doubt, helped many people.

Jason, I always enjoyed en respected you're music and after this video I can only respect you for what you are. A great musician and above all, a great human being! Stay safe!

Thanks for sharing, I am the 113 like, glad you are still here with us, thanks for the lessons and the videos, I am a fan!

Right on, brother. Thanks for having the guts for putting it all on the line and out there. You are going to hit some folks that this message is going to make all of the difference - today, tomorrow and through the miracle of modern tech - years from now. Love and light. That is all there is and all we got.

I am a Harmonica player and an alcoholic. Sober 43 years in AA. I am 86 years old and pretty sure I will never take another drink for the rest of my life one day at a time. Thanks for sharing and helping others. That is the best way to stay on the road to recovery. I really like your music.

Thanks for taking the time to make this man

keepin it real as always mr ricci, much love homie

Dude I came here looking for a harmonica lesson and found a wonderful 'lesson on life'. I was riveted on your story and journey of sobriety ... Continued success and sobriety, you are an inspiration! Bless you! Slick

Thanks for the mini lead, brother Jason Friend of Bill’s since January 28, 1999 here Alcohol was my deal I remained completely “sober” until I was prescribed ssri for depression 15 years in, , then I became a zombie, so I dropped the meds and switched to cannabis , never looked back We are all different “Drugs” is a tricky term So is “addiction” For a long long time I was completely addicted to being non addicted to anything....couldn’t really fully immerse in anything..... I was addicted to politics... to the gym... to my own thoughts🤡 “I don’t do drugs... I AM drugs” Dali

This video was a gift. Thank you, Jason.

Love your honesty, bravery and music Jas.x

Love you Jason Ricci!! Thank you for sharing

Thank you for this message from the heart.

Thanks for your words of wisdom!. Stay strong.

Thanks for sharing a.real genuine message. you never know who needs to hear it or when. I'm glad this popped in to my notifications today .

Thanks Jason. Great job. Love you 👍🏼👍🏼

you are more than a great Harmonica player! a great message. awesome video like always.