Lisa Scinta wrote Michael’s Song as a tribute to her brother.
According to Drug Policy Alliance, the United States spends upwards of $40 billion per year on the drug war. What is competing with the drug war money for funding? You may be surprised to know that it is education. Nationally, nearly 500,000 incarcerated drug law violators need to be housed, and as a result, education loses.
Aside from the financial loss, the emotional loss is great as well. Each person suffering from a substance use disorder affects at least four other people.
Over at Intervene, (A community of parents concerned about their teen’s alcohol and drug use.) I noticed a post written by Olivia Chao about Lisa Scinta and her song “Addiction: Michael’s Song”. It is very touching. You can feel her pain as she sings for her brother. I wanted to share it with you.
Lisa is among the 85 million people — including family and friends — in our country affected by addiction. ~ Olivia Chao
Here is Lisa’s Song:
“One in eight Americans struggle with addiction of some kind, whether it be drugs or alcohol. Having personally dealt with it, I know how frustrated and helpless you feel when someone you love is lost in their drug of choice. It is an awful way to live, and if you have a loved one that has an addiction, I pray for you and ask that you pray for my brother Michael as well.
As always, it’s far from perfect, but I wrote it in one day and felt strongly enough about it to get it up! Thank you for watching :)” Lisa Scinta
What do you think about Michael’s song? What are your favorite songs that convey the addiction message or hope for the future? Let us know in comments.
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What a powerful song!
Thanks Lisa for your comment. It is a powerful song, and comes from the heart which makes it so touching.
Thank you Lisa for your song, it’s beautiful. I have lost many members of my immediate and extended family to addiction and your song really touched me. Thank you.
Hi Ado,
Thanks for leaving a comment. Lisa’s song is beautiful and so meaningful to many of us. I’m so sorry for your loss. Take care.
I’m wondering if we can buy the song anywhere, like itunes? It’s a beautiful song.. amazing! Thanks for sharing it..
Hi Robyn,
Welcome! Good question. I found Lisa Scinta on itunes, but do not see this song. I’ll put a comment on her YouTube video and see if it is available. Take care.
What a beautiful piece of music ! I can so relate to your pain & heartache because I lost my only child to an overdose on 12/2/11. It is s heartbreaking thing for any loved one to have to go through. I pray that Michael gets clean & sober.
Hi Erin,
My heart goes out to you for the loss of your child. Know that my thoughts are with you. I love the song as well and hope that we all can continue to spread awareness about the dangers of substance abuse, so that more families will not have to feel the heartache that your family had endured. Many blessings to you. Take care.
This song touched me. I lost my brother in 2014 to heroin laced with fentanyl. I love this. Thank you for sharing your story.
I’m sorry for your loss, Megan. Thanks for stopping by.