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He overdosed once and immediately sought help. A year later, Dwayne overdosed for his second time. “The devil still had his claws in me,” he described.This time Dwayne was introduced to Umadaop, the team that became a saving grace. Dwayne was counseled by Mr. Carter. “This man, next to my father, has given me the most insight on life and myself…He is someone steadfast and compassionate and considerate.”Mr. Carter meets with Dwayne three hours a day, three days a week to empower him concerning many of Dwayne’s continued struggles and concerns, especially regarding his daughter. With the generous help of Mr. Carter, Dwayne says that he has never felt more sober. And now the two strategize how to support Dwayne’s daughter back to sobriety.The conversation has inspired Dwayne to begin an organization that educates parents about how to help a child struggling with addiction.The plans are conceptual for now, but Dwayne looks forward to the day when he can pass on to others the same care Mr. Carter and UMADAOP have extended to him.

With the generous help of Mr. Carter, Dwayne says that he has never felt more sober.

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