Season 5 Episode 10
Lana
Age: 24
Location: St. George, Utah
Addiction: Alcohol & Pain pills
What’s memorable: Lana makes the Most Disturbing list on account of what happened to her only 6 months before the episode aired. I can’t begin to imagine the feeling of watching yourself being raped for 5 hours on video and not knowing it ever happened (she was drugged). I understand why the police showed her the tape, but I can’t help but wonder how different things could have been if she didn’t know it ever happened. I just don’t know how I would feel in her situation. It’s so upsetting to even think about. Also memorable: the darling, sad little brother who takes care of her, her very decent family that just don’t get it, the violent boyfriend, the sheer amount of wine she drinks.
Official Synopsis: Lana grew up in a family of 11 children, and her older sister introduced her to drinking at the age of seven. Despite this precarious start, Lana excelled in sports and was active in the church. But at 18, Lana began to enter into dangerous relationships with men and started abusing drugs and alcohol. She was in two near-fatal car accidents. And now, too make things even worse, she is in a relationship plagued by physical violence.
Original Air Date: February 2009
Interventionist: Ken
For those wondering as of 12/29/25 she is 7+ years sober, relapse is a part of recovery, no one is perfect. I say I’m very proud of her! She is on instagram & posts about her journey. lana rose nelson
I’ve never taken the time out to actually write a review on any of the participants. However, after watching Lana’s episode for some reason I do not feel that the tears of her family were genuine (Except the oldest brother) but everyone else cried but never shed a tear. I get it, all cried out but it just didn’t seem genuine really. I’ve read through the comments as I usually do and I see some years back, through links posted that she had some run ins with the law- but today is July 05, 2025 and I must say Lana looks Beautiful. She looks happy, healthy and appears very stable! Here’s a link to her page! https://www.facebook.com/share/16Vrky58Fg/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Just rewatched this episode. It definitely stuck with me the first time I saw it. I’m saddened to see comments that she’s been struggling still. I hope today there’s hope she can find peace and conquer her addiction. I always wanted a big family, but it’s a good reminder that the grass isn’t always greener. I was one of 2 kids and my parents worked full time and even I felt like I didn’t get enough of their time. I can’t fathom sharing your parents with 10 other children.
Just watched this episode and was so touched by Lana. She seemed so wonderful. Looks like as of September 2023 she was doing good on Instagram, however, she looks extremely unhealthily skinny. Looks like she works in the diet / fitness industry. Just praying she is healthy & happy!! Saw one of her sisters was homeless and missing…they seemed like such a nice family so sad to hear of all the tragedy.
Saw a post from just a few moments ago on her Facebook page and she’s absolutely glowing. What a wonderful update to find as I finish watching her episode. This lovely lady deserves her happiness.
She posted on 2-22 that she’s 4 years sober!
I would like to say that, Lana’s episode should be listed when “Benzodiazepines” are part of the search. Watching it now, and she takes them along with pain medications.
I agree. I really liked Lana and had much in common with her. Lana if you are reading this, I know you have the strength to stay sober.
I follow Lana on FB and today she posted that she’s 3 years clean and sober. Her post was super positive and it sounds like she’s in a great place!
Just saw that myself! So happy!
it’s kinna funny to notice that everytime that there’s a pretty girl on the show being an addict, I see comments like ” so sad, what a PRETTY GIRL ”… I mean, what the addict is ugly? is it as sad?
Anyway, I hope that Lana is doing good.
Exactly!!!
THANK YOU for this comment…this show gives us an incredibly intimate look at incredibly deep and complicated human beings. It astonishes me that people choose to describe these complex individuals as “such a pretty girl.” It cheapens and flattens a person who deserves to be seen dimensionally.
Lana’s story was inspiring. The humility she was able to show after initially resisting was so beautiful, and I hope she is still going strong! I appreciate Lana and her family sharing so bravely and openly.
Thank you Chris🙏❤️ I am so blessed to have this second chance at life. I have 1001 days clean and Sober today. I work a program and have a sponsor. I also Sponsor woman in the program. I never thought that my story what I have been through could help someone else. This has been the greatest gift🙏 Thank you all for sharing you love, hope, and prayers with me and my family throughout this journey.
Sending you blessings and pure light 💡 of Love.
Lana Rose
Facebook: Lana Rose Nelson
Instagram @rosestonelana
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Just rewatched your episode. You are so strong! It’s so good to here that you are doing well and thriving. Were all rooting for you!
I agree. So its not as tragic when a fat girl dies or is affected?