Ernesto: A Long Road (DVD)

This is the story of a young hispanic man who was unable to escape the lure of the streets until he discovered a long-term treatment program that worked for him.

Ernesto: A Long Road (DVD)

"Ernesto" was featured in Beat the Street, and this sequel shows what happened to him on his journey to recovery.
Ernesto is a young hispanic man who was unable to escape the lure of the streets. He relapsed many times before he discovered the long-term treatment program that worked for him.
Viewers will readily identify and learn from the stumbling blocks and steppingstones that he encounters on his path to recovery. These include:

Developing and using a support system
Handling family members that drink
Racism
Getting a job
Poor self-confidence, especially in dating women
Money as a relapse trigger
Structuring time
Dealing with anger
Truly becoming a man

Available in DVD format only. 35 minutes.
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Price: $80.00
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