After countless ambulance rides and hospitalizations for addiction related problems, a heart attack, death of friends, loved ones refusing to have anything to do with him and losing his will to live he checked into Rehab in February 2012. There he discovered he suffered from an actual disease. Prior to Rehab he was unaware of the underlying medical causes of addiction. When he found out he suffere
d from a medical condition that could be treated he vowed to make this fact known so less people would suffer years like he did. In Rehab he received a gift that inspired the formation of Private Matter, LLC. That gift was a Black Onyx bracelet with some information on the uses of the stone. It detailed the belief of the stones power to protect one from negative influences and the ability of Onyx to remove negative energy from the body and aide in self mastery. After further research he found that Black Onyx is most powerful when combined with Amethyst (Greek meaning- literally: not drunken) which is the stone of recovery. Amethyst is a powerful recovery stone that has been used for thousands of years. In ancient times goblets were made of this stone under the belief that it would prevent intoxication. Today it is valued for its believed healing properties and ability to aide in recovery. Founder said "Rehab literally saved my life. I had to do something to make this possible for someone else. I have designed this jewelry to remove the mute button society has put on addiction and to help pay for addicts that need help and are willing to go to rehab. If you or anyone you know have been affected by addiction please wear Private Matter and help break the silence."
20% of each bracelet sale will help pay for addicts to go to rehab.
