Hi: I would like to talk about addiction be it alcoholic ao drugs.

I myself grew up in a aloholic home and by the age of 2 I was hospitalized because of a skipping rope beating from my mother who was a alcoholic,she died by the age of 58.

I stuck the first needle in my arm at age 15 and became alcoholic by the age of 19. I continued to do drugs and alcohol off and on til about a little over 2 months ago and this time I really want to continue with my sobriety.

The book says "that probably no human power could have relieved my alcoholism but God could and would if He were sought.

This is why for me there is a God because I have seen many miracles along the way. I ended up getting my social work degree and have worked in detox and before that I volunteered there cleaning rooms and socializing with other drunks.

So I would like to hear from anyone who wishes to post something with your views on this subject.

Thanks

Hey good to see a fellow AA here. I have been sober for 18 months, and am actually starting school this year for Social Work! Thank you for the post!

I belong to Nar-Anon. We can email privately about it, if you want. I also attend NA mtgs. with a friend because of their anxieties. I have also worked as an OT at a dual diagnosis rehab.

God Bless you all, and stay strong!!!

Hi there -- I'm a friend of Bill W. and have been happily sober for 15-1/2 years.

After 24 yrs of alcohol I was brought to my knees on April 1, 1992 and checked into a detox for both alcohol and drug addiction. Since that April night in 1992 it's been 1 day at a time for me and without the help of the God in my life today, I would be dead.

If you ever need a friend, you found one here. Best to you.

A Sister in Sobriety
Twitch

Sincere respect and congratulations to everyone who has been able to overcome addictions in their lives, especially when you can use your experiences to help others like Squiz...excellent work you guys

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Thank you Squiz and wishing you all the best in your recovery and with your studies

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Thank -you

Yahoo for Jon, Squiz, and Twitch!!!!

You have a friend here too guy. If you ever need a hand, you got one my friend.

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Hi Twitch thank-you and same to you if ever you need a friend who understand feel free to email me. Wow 16 years you are becomming a fire hazard lol. Take care hun

We all can use all the help available. Sobriety is great when things are going good; but when the sh*t hits the fan and life gets alittle out of control it's easy to fall into the "poor me's".
Just lost my job on Friday after 14yrs of service. The world looks big and scary and I have my moments when I just want to toss 15-1/2 yrs away. But I have awsome friends, and a daily reminder of who and what I am and I pray for guidance and before I know it, I've been given another day of sobriety. All I have to do is remember HALT!
H = Hungrey
A = Angry
L = Lonely
T = Tired

Everyone on here is a miracle. It's nice to know YOU all are here if I need a friend.

the only huiman that has that power to relieve your alcoholism is yourself

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Afaid I have to disagree with you there Iv,e seen the miracles heard the insanity out of about 2-3 million people worldwide all can not be wrong and you the only one right sorry my friend

the only miracle is you making up your mind to do it ..unless you need someone to kidnap you and force you to ..even that may not work ...one eventually have to take responsibility for oneself

There is the 12-step way and the cognitive therapy way. Whatever works!

I mean what's the addiction ..drinking the alcohol or getting the alcohol

Do you know anybody that smokes and doesn't quit even though they know the cigarettes are killing them?

are you saying the cigarettes magically fly into a smoker's mouth....or do the smoker make the conscious decision to get dress walk or drive to the store and buy the things