In my recovery I have found that you nor I have to suffer from addiction. As a recovered alcoholic and drug addict with over 24 years of recovery, I have witnessed thousands become well. Addiction of any kind is considered a disease by many and a weakness by others. Whatever your view is I will tell you that it is the only disease or weakness that will tell you that you do not have it. We call that denial and denial kills more people than any substance ever could.
Those who suffer from addiction are sinking deeper and deeper into despair and must realize they are not hopeless. The reality of recovery can be as real as the pull of the substance to which one is addicted. Alcohol, drugs, food, cigarettes etc. all have their addictive nature and vary depending on the substance and the person, but in my opinion, that is where the differences end.
Those who suffer share more things in common then those differences that would separate us. If you can “buy” into the steps to recovery and incorporate them into your daily life, then you do not have to suffer. Just because you don’t feel you have a choice doesn’t mean you don’t have one. If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired then find someone who has overcome their addiction and has recovered and you too can become well.
Tags: addiction, alcoholism, recovery
October 25, 2007 at 4:37 pm |
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