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Matt Capelouto

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We're Out of Time
How Alexandra Capelouto's Memory Became A Focal Point In California's Prop 36

And ultimately, it led to her self-medicating to deal with this pain. And, you know, some of the specifics to her case were that we found out once it was being investigated. She was seeking Percocet. What's Percocet? It's a painkiller, right? She took this by herself before going to bed two nights before Christmas in 2019. It's not like she was out partying.

We're Out of Time
How Alexandra Capelouto's Memory Became A Focal Point In California's Prop 36

People put this stigma on those who use drugs that's completely unjust. I reflect back on my youth. And I said I never did drugs. But you know what? I did a lot of other stuff that was really shitty. And from an ethical standpoint, far worse than doing something that's going to harm myself. But yet for some reason, society puts such, you know, the stigma on people who use substances.

We're Out of Time
How Alexandra Capelouto's Memory Became A Focal Point In California's Prop 36

People put this stigma on those who use drugs that's completely unjust. I reflect back on my youth. And I said I never did drugs. But you know what? I did a lot of other stuff that was really shitty. And from an ethical standpoint, far worse than doing something that's going to harm myself. But yet for some reason, society puts such, you know, the stigma on people who use substances.

We're Out of Time
How Alexandra Capelouto's Memory Became A Focal Point In California's Prop 36

People put this stigma on those who use drugs that's completely unjust. I reflect back on my youth. And I said I never did drugs. But you know what? I did a lot of other stuff that was really shitty. And from an ethical standpoint, far worse than doing something that's going to harm myself. But yet for some reason, society puts such, you know, the stigma on people who use substances.

We're Out of Time
How Alexandra Capelouto's Memory Became A Focal Point In California's Prop 36

And it's unfair. The only thing my daughter is guilty of is hurting because she cared so much. Let me ask you a question.

We're Out of Time
How Alexandra Capelouto's Memory Became A Focal Point In California's Prop 36

And it's unfair. The only thing my daughter is guilty of is hurting because she cared so much. Let me ask you a question.

We're Out of Time
How Alexandra Capelouto's Memory Became A Focal Point In California's Prop 36

And it's unfair. The only thing my daughter is guilty of is hurting because she cared so much. Let me ask you a question.

We're Out of Time
How Alexandra Capelouto's Memory Became A Focal Point In California's Prop 36

She was prescribed psych medications for a period of time. And she got off of those. And we thought that was a good thing. Because those all along was she on them. Probably about a year. And she finally said, you know, I do not like the way these make me feel. Okay. And so we thought that was good.

We're Out of Time
How Alexandra Capelouto's Memory Became A Focal Point In California's Prop 36

She was prescribed psych medications for a period of time. And she got off of those. And we thought that was a good thing. Because those all along was she on them. Probably about a year. And she finally said, you know, I do not like the way these make me feel. Okay. And so we thought that was good.

We're Out of Time
How Alexandra Capelouto's Memory Became A Focal Point In California's Prop 36

She was prescribed psych medications for a period of time. And she got off of those. And we thought that was a good thing. Because those all along was she on them. Probably about a year. And she finally said, you know, I do not like the way these make me feel. Okay. And so we thought that was good.

We're Out of Time
How Alexandra Capelouto's Memory Became A Focal Point In California's Prop 36

Two or three times. And the problem was, and I wish my wife was here. She was the one who really tried to help Alex out as much as possible with these issues. But we went from doctor to doctor to doctor. And Alex even said... Mom, these doctors aren't listening. They don't get it. They're not understanding. They're not listening. They just want to prescribe me something and have me go away.

We're Out of Time
How Alexandra Capelouto's Memory Became A Focal Point In California's Prop 36

Two or three times. And the problem was, and I wish my wife was here. She was the one who really tried to help Alex out as much as possible with these issues. But we went from doctor to doctor to doctor. And Alex even said... Mom, these doctors aren't listening. They don't get it. They're not understanding. They're not listening. They just want to prescribe me something and have me go away.

We're Out of Time
How Alexandra Capelouto's Memory Became A Focal Point In California's Prop 36

Two or three times. And the problem was, and I wish my wife was here. She was the one who really tried to help Alex out as much as possible with these issues. But we went from doctor to doctor to doctor. And Alex even said... Mom, these doctors aren't listening. They don't get it. They're not understanding. They're not listening. They just want to prescribe me something and have me go away.

We're Out of Time
How Alexandra Capelouto's Memory Became A Focal Point In California's Prop 36

Yeah, they're full of shit.

We're Out of Time
How Alexandra Capelouto's Memory Became A Focal Point In California's Prop 36

Yeah, they're full of shit.

We're Out of Time
How Alexandra Capelouto's Memory Became A Focal Point In California's Prop 36

Yeah, they're full of shit.

We're Out of Time
How Alexandra Capelouto's Memory Became A Focal Point In California's Prop 36

They're not desensitized to the process of helping another human being. They're the only five I've ever met. And the second I meet them, I hire them. It's amazing. 58 years old, I found five guys.

We're Out of Time
How Alexandra Capelouto's Memory Became A Focal Point In California's Prop 36

They're not desensitized to the process of helping another human being. They're the only five I've ever met. And the second I meet them, I hire them. It's amazing. 58 years old, I found five guys.

We're Out of Time
How Alexandra Capelouto's Memory Became A Focal Point In California's Prop 36

They're not desensitized to the process of helping another human being. They're the only five I've ever met. And the second I meet them, I hire them. It's amazing. 58 years old, I found five guys.

We're Out of Time
How Alexandra Capelouto's Memory Became A Focal Point In California's Prop 36

Ah, Craig. I want to say this about my daughter. The day before she died, I had this conversation with her mom. Mom, I don't know what it is going to be, But God spoke to me and said I was going to save lives. She said, I have no idea what I'm going to do, but I'm going to save lives.