I have a SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROLEM
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its awesome
Coke on the weekend is the best thing ever, so now what. I have to forget coke and LIVE a LIFE as though the same way I did when I had a normal life.
Its Just to bad my Imadiete Familly Hates me.
I wish I had a normal perspective on this.
Coke on the weekend is the best thing ever, so now what. I have to forget coke and LIVE a LIFE as though the same way I did when I had a normal life.
Its Just to bad my Imadiete Familly Hates me.
I wish I had a normal perspective on this.
Hang in there Ray. There are agencies in this City and a multitude of individuals that spend their life assisting people with abuse problems. Admitting that you have a problem is half the battle.
Get in touch with the agencies asap and make this the first day of your new life. It will be a daily battle, one step forward and two steps back, but in time, you will be so much farther ahead.
There is light at the end of the tunnel. I've been there and Life is so much better now. Stick with the program and take life an hour at a time my friend.
Get in touch with the agencies asap and make this the first day of your new life. It will be a daily battle, one step forward and two steps back, but in time, you will be so much farther ahead.
There is light at the end of the tunnel. I've been there and Life is so much better now. Stick with the program and take life an hour at a time my friend.
Couple of suggestions......
1)Narcotics Anonymous..... not sure if T.O. has one but if we don't there's probably an equivalent.
2)Replace it with a less harmful addiction
1)Narcotics Anonymous..... not sure if T.O. has one but if we don't there's probably an equivalent.
2)Replace it with a less harmful addiction
I knew this seemed familiar..... Ray you started a thread before talking about your long work week and hour weekend habits.
Clearly you feel you have a problem, because this is the second time you're talked about it.
I think the advice you get this time will be pretty much the same as last time.
Is your weekend partying becoming a weekday thing? If its still only on weekends that's a good sign that you still have some self control.
But yeah, join a support group, go check out some books at the library, check out online addiction resources, find some other things to replace the coke..... working out seems to be popular one (and it does have a high of its own), hobbies, less harmful substances (in moderation), talk to friends that you can trust.
Best of luck
FC
Clearly you feel you have a problem, because this is the second time you're talked about it.
I think the advice you get this time will be pretty much the same as last time.
Is your weekend partying becoming a weekday thing? If its still only on weekends that's a good sign that you still have some self control.
But yeah, join a support group, go check out some books at the library, check out online addiction resources, find some other things to replace the coke..... working out seems to be popular one (and it does have a high of its own), hobbies, less harmful substances (in moderation), talk to friends that you can trust.
Best of luck
FC
If you're doing coke and sticking it up your nose(which you mentioned is the best thing on the weekend)... as winston has suggested go cold turkey and keep your time occuppied with other activities or just smoke a phat one, I strongly suggest you stay away from the booze as an alternative.
If your crack'n it or bang'n it or doing the junk then you need detox ,get proffessional help if you can.It might mean leaving your job for a month to get clean.
I don't know where you work but some companies will help you if you're up front with them..... I know a guy who works for aToronto newspaper and he went to the boss and they sent him up north to a detox.....best thing he ever did! , he's now clean and sober for 14 yrs ,married and has 2 wonderful children...and yes he still works at the newspaper co.
whatever you do I wish you luck!
you can do it! , but you have to want to!
If your crack'n it or bang'n it or doing the junk then you need detox ,get proffessional help if you can.It might mean leaving your job for a month to get clean.
I don't know where you work but some companies will help you if you're up front with them..... I know a guy who works for aToronto newspaper and he went to the boss and they sent him up north to a detox.....best thing he ever did! , he's now clean and sober for 14 yrs ,married and has 2 wonderful children...and yes he still works at the newspaper co.
whatever you do I wish you luck!
you can do it! , but you have to want to!
Good luck rayfinkel. I'm know you'll win fighting this habit.
To the rest:
Don't even try them if you haven't.
To the rest:
Don't even try them if you haven't.
XTC is highly addictive. The agents that release the "happy" chemicals in your brain are highly addictive. What is in XTC, almost always some form of speed. Don't fool yourself. What follows xtc euphoria? A week of mild or severe manic depression because the gland that release the chemicals that stimulate your happy state are dried up from overworking while on xtc.Esco! said:Yes, I stick to XTC. Non-addictive and lots of fun
I know, i've done lots of xtc and it's a real draw to do it again. i have been clean for over 5 years. People like to downplay the seriousness of XTC for some reason. Do not be fooled, it is a very harmful drug. At the very least, you will end up with depression until your gland gets back to normal. Worst case scenerio, you go crazy cuz your gland never gets back to normal. Still not harmful or addictive? Think again.
Coke, that's another story. Go cold turkey. Do not see any of your friends that do it. Do not substitute with any other drug. Marijuana is okay to take the edge off, but generally stay away from any other substance be it alcohol or crystal meth or even methodone.
Myself and friends in my youth got caught up with that shit. I broke free by going cold turkey but I still get a real need and urge if I see it. The best solution is to just not be around it. If that means getting rid of ALL your friends, then that is what you have to do if you really mean to kick the habit.
Good luck. It's a tough road ahead but it can be done. Do not lose focus of your goal. Do not let a minor incident that is upsetting bring you back to the powder. It's not worth it. I've seen many of my friends lose everything and some even went to jail because of that shit.
Good luck again brother cause you'll need it. I know how you feel but it can be done. All the best.
Wouldn't recommend ecstasy. Yes it can be fun but its a serious shock to your body and not the kind of thing you should subject your body to on a regular basis.
Definitely not a good drug for a person trying to kick an addiction because of the lows associated with recovering from an E trip. That's why a lot of E users smoke pot to help take the edge off.
It can be addictive since it makes you feel so good. Who wouldn't want to recreate a situation where you've never felt happier in your life? Truth is you'll never find it and may find yourself upping your dosage which is dangerous (for those who start popping more than 2 in a night).
It seems like a lot of people are recommending pot as something to help take the edge off. Normally I wouldn't advise replacing one drug with another but I do believe it helps stave off the cravings of other drugs.
Definitely not a good drug for a person trying to kick an addiction because of the lows associated with recovering from an E trip. That's why a lot of E users smoke pot to help take the edge off.
It can be addictive since it makes you feel so good. Who wouldn't want to recreate a situation where you've never felt happier in your life? Truth is you'll never find it and may find yourself upping your dosage which is dangerous (for those who start popping more than 2 in a night).
It seems like a lot of people are recommending pot as something to help take the edge off. Normally I wouldn't advise replacing one drug with another but I do believe it helps stave off the cravings of other drugs.
Roger the best post yet...
For our original poster..they have anmemergency numner 24/7
Call it...they know what they're doing anf the will NEVER...look down on you in any way shape or form.
Been there...I can speak 100% certain on how your will be treated. They see you as a person...not what you have decided in your own mind YOU are.
Google: CAMH.....it comes up first....like I said 24/7
For our original poster..they have anmemergency numner 24/7
Call it...they know what they're doing anf the will NEVER...look down on you in any way shape or form.
Been there...I can speak 100% certain on how your will be treated. They see you as a person...not what you have decided in your own mind YOU are.
Google: CAMH.....it comes up first....like I said 24/7
what the poster above me banned before or after his assinine remark.
What a dickwad. Ray you don't listen to that guy. He's a dick.
What a dickwad. Ray you don't listen to that guy. He's a dick.
If you are addicted to coke and you want to stop, here's what you have to do:
STOP DOING COKE.
Now.
STOP DOING COKE.
Now.
1. AA, NA and CA are offered in Toronto and GTA. (and SA..frankcastle said:
2. Never substitute one problem with another. I will usually end up just as bad, and/or lead you back to the first problem.
Good point Tina,
I should have been more specific by less harmful addictions that could be things like chocolate, working out, etc. Okay I can't think of much I was kinda thinking along the lines of the things that people trying to quit smoking are advised to do e.g. gum, carrot sticks, mints, candy etc.
I should have been more specific by less harmful addictions that could be things like chocolate, working out, etc. Okay I can't think of much I was kinda thinking along the lines of the things that people trying to quit smoking are advised to do e.g. gum, carrot sticks, mints, candy etc.
ok.. alot of people have offered some excellent suggestions.
If I reading you correctlly....you need some counseling.
CAMH is the place to turn to first.
Do a google on CAMH it will give you the site and an emergency number to call if your're in a position where you might cause yourself some harm...or if you need to just simply takl to someone who will not judge you in any way shape or form.
I'm not a do gooder...but someone who has and continues to struggle with addiction.
Talking to people who have never "been there" often does not offer the understanding you're looking for.
PM me....We'll talk.
I have no preconceived ideas. I only knoiw how it feels.
If I reading you correctlly....you need some counseling.
CAMH is the place to turn to first.
Do a google on CAMH it will give you the site and an emergency number to call if your're in a position where you might cause yourself some harm...or if you need to just simply takl to someone who will not judge you in any way shape or form.
I'm not a do gooder...but someone who has and continues to struggle with addiction.
Talking to people who have never "been there" often does not offer the understanding you're looking for.
PM me....We'll talk.
I have no preconceived ideas. I only knoiw how it feels.
