Ernesto: A Long Road

Ernesto is a young Hispanic man who could not escape the lure of the streets. He relapsed many times before he discovered a long term treatment program that worked for him. Viewers will readily identify and learn from the stumbling blocks and stepping stones 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,
*Money as a relapse trigger,
*Structuring time, and
*Dealing with anger.