Concerned Friends Forcefully Admit Man to Rehab after Allegedly Spending KSh 300k on Alcohol
- Two concerned friends forcefully took Brian, a man battling alcohol addiction, to a rehabilitation centre
- In a video shared online, the friends alleged that Brian had not been to work since Thursday and had spent KSh 300,000 in three days
- Social media users were divided, with some praising the friends for helping, while others criticised them for recording and sharing the video
- Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Nairobi-based psychologist shared that having a good support system can greatly help someone battling alcoholism
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Two concerned friends took a man to a rehabilitation centre to help him fight his alcohol addiction.
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In a TikTok video that has since gone viral on social media, the man, identified as Brian, was seen pleading with his friends to let him go, promising to change.
He wore black sweatpants with one side folded, a grey zip-up hoodie, a black vest, and sports shoes.
Did Brian spend KSh 300,000 on alcohol?
Brian appeared intoxicated in the clip as his friends held his hands, insisting he needed to get to rehab.
“Brayo, this is the rehab centre. Let us go in. You have not been to work since Thursday, and you spent KSh 300,000 from Friday, three days drinking alcohol,” said one of his friends.
They said he must be admitted and assured him they would pay the KSh 20,000 fee required.
Brian tried to convince them to let him return to the car, offering various excuses that he would change his ways and wanted to report to work.
“How will you change when you have just told us to go to another joint right now?,” another friend responded.
When he resisted, the friends threatened to call the facility’s security to drag him to the hospital if he did not cooperate.
They held his hands throughout, speaking to him calmly in an attempt to make him understand why he needed rehabilitation.
How did netizens react to Brian's video?
Some netizens urged people to treat alcoholism with empathy, compassion, and understanding, noting it is a disease that requires proper care and support rather than public shaming.
Jemimma Mutheu:
“Brian Mwaura has been going through a lot. But alcohol is not an option. Whenever he has an issue, he doesn’t pick up calls or answer messages. Hua ananyonga simu. May God help him.”
Being Sai:
“Kuna dawa kienyeji, they always give walevi. He won’t touch alcohol again, but the process is rough.”
Diamond Star:
“Contrary to the comments, these are in fact not ‘real friends’. I said it. One, if he spent 300k and didn’t report to work for several days because he was drinking, they did it together, I’m sure. Two, why would they record him? For what exactly? Look at the guy for God’s sake – he looks drained. Why would ‘real friends’ not make sure he looked decent despite his struggles? Three, why are these so-called real friends speaking to him like he’s some kid? It doesn’t sit right with me. It’s almost as if they want to humiliate him. And why are they posting it?”
Ngakama:
“People who wonder how you can burn through 300Gs just over the weekend haven’t had someone with an addiction. Hua unaamka next day unapata sijui ulitumia DJ 30k, ulinunulia bouncers mbuzi, ulivunja shisha pot ukalipa, etc. Sometimes unapata wewe ndiye ulilipa bill yote hadi mabeste uliwaambia ‘I gat you’. That is, besides the women you invite to the table and give money to. 300Gs itaenda very easy.”
Sister Wangeci:
“These are not friends. You don’t record someone at their lowest for likes and approval. Cover your friend’s shame. Alcoholism is a disease and should be treated with empathy, compassion, and understanding. Get well soon, son.”
How to handle an alcoholic
Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Nairobi-based psychologist Jedida Wafula shared that having a good support system can greatly help someone battling alcoholism.
She explained that conversations about drinking should be calm and non-judgmental.
“It should focus on concern rather than criticism, and using statements like ‘I am worried when you drink’ as opposed to ‘You hurt me when you drink’ is more effective in an addict’s recovery journey,” she said.
Jedida also recommended therapy, rehabilitation programmes, or support groups that provide the necessary tools for recovery.
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Did Henry Desagu go to rehab?
In other news, TUKO.co.ke reported that comedian Henry Desagu opened up about his journey battling depression and receiving treatment at a rehabilitation centre.
He thanked his friends and family who stood by him during the tough period, noting the importance of speaking to people when things are not okay.
Upon returning from the hospital, he was welcomed with a celebration and gifted KSh 1 million to help him get back on his feet.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
