15Jun/11Off
How did you stop using drugs for good?
I've been using cocaine now for the last 3-4 months. I really want to stop but I keep slipping and doing it again. I rationalize by saying it's the weekend and we're hanging out, and stuff like that.
I have a good job and a family and I don't to lose either. How did you stop for good because i'm pessimistic.
Some people said rehab, but will I lose my job? Do I really need rehab?
June 15th, 2011 - 19:45
You just have to go cold turkey and stop rationalizing it – you could try not hanging with the people who do it…maybe go to counseling, but that didn’t help me until I decided on my own that drugs aren’t the answer to my problems…I do drink a lot of booze, but at least that is legal..Don’t quit quitting, as the ads say!
I really do wish you good luck.
June 15th, 2011 - 19:45
Take a picture of yourself now while on cocaine, and in about another year do it again. You will have aged at least ten years, lost your teeth and look like hell. Your life will be shot to hell, not to mention you’ll lose your job, family and friends that aren’t pot smokers. All the money you make will be spent on drugs. Now, what do you want to do?
June 15th, 2011 - 19:45
Well wasnt on coke but was on MJ, i removed the things which caused me to stress out in my life.
Eg, ex b/f, i worked hard mentality to change my way of thinking i focused on becoming strong, independant, less pessimistic,focusing on what was truely important in life and reconizing life is too short; i just knew i had to do it for me and my girls.
See a therpist also could be helpful and good luck!
June 15th, 2011 - 19:45
Go to a support group, Narcotics Anonymous is pretty good.
Stop hanging out with the people you snort with. Being around them will make you relapse.
Find something else that makes you feel good. I’d suggest meditation, some might suggest crochet. Just find something else to fill that space.
June 15th, 2011 - 19:45
There used to be a commercial on tv where they would fry two eggs in a pan with the slogan of "This is your brain on drugs". Wasn’t a pretty picture.
June 15th, 2011 - 19:45
I got scared, I had a bad trip, but what I was taking was not as addictive as Cocaine.
You can’t do it alone, you have to reach out for help, There is a program out there called "Celebrate Recovery" that can help you, try to find one in your area.
Most companies that I have worked for have anonymous hotlines that you can call for confidential help on issues like this, and If you turn yourself in the rule is you don’t loose your job, if you get caught and did not confess first, you will probably loose your job and a good reference for a new one.
June 15th, 2011 - 19:45
I would suggest that you try a non for profit agency’s outpatient substance abuse counseling program first because it is less restrictive, usually at no cost and less time consuming. If the slip ups continue then you might need a 60 day residential treatment which is more structured in order to clear your head. Either one will suggest that you attend NA meetings, get a NA sponsor and work the 12 steps. Wish you the best of luck!
June 15th, 2011 - 19:45
First step is you have to want to quit. Only then will you be ready to quite.
June 15th, 2011 - 19:45
Dont stop the drug without talking to the ER, or a rehab facility. You might go through withdrawal and that can actually hurt your body and do damage. I am in a 12 step program. I never did cocaine but a drug is a drug. You need help. There are hotlines to call, you can admit yourself to a hospital and they can help you at the ER, or going to rehab. If you have a job that understands addiction then you probably wont lose it unless you have caused problems already. You have to want to do it for yourself. I have a family also and I know that wanting to be sober for them is important but if you dont get help yourself you wont be able to be there for them. I have been to NA meetings and find that AA meetings actually help me more. I know you are talking about cocaine but there are alot of addicts in AA that say it has worked better for them and there is a lot more sobriety in AA. That is ONLY MY OPINION and alot to do with where I live. Good luck and please get help!! If your family is supportive or dont even know that you are doing it its time to be honest with them. Take things One Day at a Time Right Now!! I know it will be hard but you can do this…I did. I got sober when I was 21 and have been sober for a little over 6 years now but I do go to 3-5 meetings a week and I did go to treatment. Good luck!!
June 15th, 2011 - 19:45
They try to make you go to rehab, and you should go, go, go.