Ernesto is a young Hispanic man who could not escape the lure of the streets. He relapsed many times before he discovered that a long term treatment program worked for him. Viewers will readily identify and learn from the stumbling blocks and stepping stones that he encounters on this path to recovery. These include:

* Developing and using a support system
* Handling family members that drink
* Racism
* Getting a job
* Poor self-confidence, especially around dating issues
* Money as a relapse trigger
* Dealing with anger
* Truly becoming a man
* Includes Counselor's Guide with discussion questions and reproducible client worksheets.