This is for former ADDICTS. what support systems did you use to get sober and stay sober?

[Anonymous]

[SteveSmith1985]

Can't say it worked. But you're best bet is still going to be Narcotics Anonymous or Alcohol Anonymous. The 12 step thing isn't for everybody. But it does for sure work for more people than anything else.

If you need a medically supervised detox, then it's going to be individual programs offered in your area. It might not be something that has an immediate opening. You'd want to do that first, if you need to.

Don't fuck around with quitting either opiates, or alcohol suddenly. That can kill you. More likely though, you'd end up in the hospital.

If it's either of these substances, you HAVE to do your own weening-off. Lowering your dosage to just enough to not be dopesick to the point you can't function. But it's a shitty time. You have to do that, or medically supervised detox would be even better (just not always possible).

If it's any other substance, it's safe to stop cold turkey. The problem is dragging yourself out to meetings, when you feel like shit. Depending on what you're trying to get off of.

As far as I know, the two types of programs available are either: "harm reduction approach" Which is bullshit in my opinion. I'd imagine you already know that needle sharing is a bad idea, and that smoking less crack is better than smoking more crack. It's a fucking joke.

The only other option seems to be 'abstinence based' programs. (12 step programs AA or NA)

Some addicts prefer AA over NA just because it has a bit of a different vibe; because the crowd is slightly different. It's the exact same program though. AA will work just as well as NA.

It really does work for some people. I've seen addicts I've know get better. I can tell you that it for sure can work for some extreme addicts. I've seen that happen.

Like I said, I'm not counting myself as one of its success stories. Nevertheless I think its your best bet. If you are able to stick to the program, it does work. It's just easier said than done.

If you ever want to chat, please don't hesitate to DM me anytime.

I don't know if you've struggled for decades with addiction. Or if you got prescribed painkillers after an accident last year. I don't know if you've tried NA fourteen times already. Or if this is you first time trying to get clean. I want to wish you well.

I hope that this decision is one that lets you get back to yourself. I hope you get sober and stay sober. You can. I hope you do.

🙂

[Ironic_Method]

I had a friend that was addicted to meth (2 years sober a week ago!) that was finally able to kick it by going to the local methadone clinic and a lot of friend support.

[Asker]

That's awesome news!

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

My mother, the alcoholic, found success in the 12-step-program with Alcoholics Anonymous

[blackeagle007]

NA. It’s working for, 5 months! Rehab isn’t gas but…. It’s the tip of the iceberg. You’re going to be leaving that place after time, many relapsed. You have to have a plan after rehab

[BarryLiverstone]

I didn’t

[Anonymous]

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