MTS#25 Alvin Chiong, Volunteer, Loving Hand Fellowship, on Drugs and Accepting Christ

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Mr. Tok Show

Tok Jia Jie

28 episodes

6 days ago

Mr. Tok Show is produced and hosted by Tok Jia Jie, in Singapore. Mr. Tok Show is a long format interview show. The interview is not edited, unless indicated otherwise, for which reason(s) I shall declare in my show notes. Any sponsorship, monetary or otherwise, will also be declared in the episode's show notes. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, words spoken by me are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of organisations and institutions I am affiliated with from time to time. I aspire the show to be a platform for guests from all walks of life to share their stories, express their opinions and beliefs. I very much welcome all feedback and discussion on the show's content.

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MTS#25 Alvin Chiong, Volunteer, Loving Hand Fellowship, on Drugs and Accepting Christ

Mr. Tok Show

1 hour 48 minutes 5 seconds

3 years ago

MTS#25 Alvin Chiong, Volunteer, Loving Hand Fellowship, on Drugs and Accepting Christ

Alvin is a former drug abuser and "recovering addict".

He was incarcerated 4 times for drug abuse. As a kid, he watched his Father abuse opium and later heroin. His Father passed away at the hospital, with opium in his bedside drawer. His Mother left the family. His wife divorced him because of his drug habits, but they later remarried again after he kicked the habit (what a great story!)

In this episode, we talk about his experience and journey with drugs. Why he believes he is just a "recovering addict". His journey accepting Christ, and why asking for help is the most important and powerful thing anyone can do.

Follow Alvin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076420544641

Timestamps 0:00 The F&B Industry 3:48 Career vs. Job 4:37 Serving as a Prison Volunteer 6:15 Remarrying his Wife 7:00 Incarceration because of Drugs 8:02 What is a Halfway House? 9:08 Getting a Second Chance at a Halfway House 10:56 3 Kind of People at the Halfway House 14:45 Seeking Help at Halfway House 16:02 Detox at IMH 16:33 Withdrawal Symptoms of Drugs/Addiction 18:13 Worrying Trend of Youngsters Abusing Drugs 19:51 Drug Sources/Drug Dealers' Lifestyle 21:00 Evolving Demographics of Drug Abusers 22:03 Maintaining a Drug Free Singapore 22:39 First Exposure to Drug/Father's Drug Addiction & Vices 25:04 Elder Brother/The Importance of People you Mix With 26:32 Only Regret 26:54 "Triad Trial" by Architect of Life 30:53 Rituals of Secret Societies 31:33 Involvement in Secret Societies 32:17 The Drug Rehabilitation Center (DRC) 33:40 Continuing Rehabilitation at a Halfway House/Cannot Prove Anything While Inside 35:36 Aftercare Services 37:11 Challenges Inmates Face after Release 40:44 Support Network for Inmates 42:08 Repeat Drug Abusers/"We are just Recovering Addicts" 44:38 New "Normal" for Drug Abusers 47:34 CNB Operations 49:12 Who Runs the Drug Syndicates? 52:02 Quitting his Job to Become a Full Time Volunteer 55:38 Accepting Christ & Becoming a Christian 58:20 Understanding Love 1:00:03 Being Able to Share our Problems 1:01:23 Experience with God/Attempting Suicide 1:04:22 Applying Lessons from the Bible/Relationship with God 1:08:32 Suicidal Thoughts Mentality 1:09:16 What Happened to his Father? 1:12:20 Relationship with Wife & 2 Sons 1:14:03 Thoughts of the Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers 1:19:09 The Right Mindset to Quit Drugs 1:21:18 YOLO & FOMO/Thailand's Legalisation of Cannabis 1:25:54 Philosophy to Living Life/What is a Good Life? 1:28:47 Dealing with Negative Comments 1:29:36 Advice to Drug Abusers 1:31:48 Importance of Education/Life Long Learning 1:34:36 Biggest Wish 1:35:32 Plans for the Future/His Concerns 1:36:48 Message for Wife 1:37:33 JJ's Sharing about his Mother 1:39:10 Christianity is about your Relationship with God/On Filial Piety 1:42:01 His Mother 1:43:26 On Building a Relationship with God 1:46:22 Outro

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