Reliant on alcohol ... lets share our struggle here!

I dont want to be apart of AA, but alcohol is destroying me, physically, mentally, and financially. Every time I try to step away from this poison...I go get more....I need to stop this before I go back to jail....FUCK! >

I broke away from the demon alcohol by smoking weed. Then quiting weed is a piece of cake if you want.

Alcohol serves no purpose what-so-ever. Addicts tend to go from addiction to addiction. Try replacing drinking with a healthy addiction such as going outside, exercising, painting, etc. Etc

ALcohol will kill you. You guys watched it destroy me a number of times and my family had to live through it too. The only way to get off alcohol is to quit, period. Check into a local detox or hospital, these places are generally very decent and extremely helpful for that first step. From here you need to address why you are drinking to begin with, what fuels these things, what are you trying to avoid, etc. For some guys, like myself, I was not really hiding from anything, I just needed the escape. I destroyed my life much in the same way with heroin, this one was super tough to kick. I finally found weed. Weed can be any high I choose, I can be drunk, euphoric, elated, speeded out, whatever! Weed has become so perfected that certain strains bring certain highs....it really is an addicts best friend. I have been clean for more than two years thanks to weed.

is this why you haven't been around for awhile? some people just cannot have one or two drinks and be done with it...if you find yourself drinking everyday...before or after work or going to drink besides doing something else more productive then it is a problem...and one that you might have to seek professional help for...many of people try to knock it out by themselves only to fail many times...dld said it..get yourself into a treatment for one...then take steps to find the triggers to drink and rectify those...good luck crazy

Dashdeming;414645 said:

I broke away from the demon alcohol by smoking weed. Then quiting weed is a piece of cake if you want.

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I tried this method, but eventually I wanted to get drunk before I smoked up....awe! <

Turnover;414647 said:

Alcohol serves no purpose what-so-ever. Addicts tend to go from addiction to addiction. Try replacing drinking with a healthy addiction such as going outside, exercising, painting, etc. Etc

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I ride my bike to work and back...really basically everywhere....But I drink and ride to ....I still clamp my ass off....and love to fish....but I associate alcohol with all of these activities

doublelongdaddy;414652 said:

ALcohol will kill you. You guys watched it destroy me a number of times and my family had to live through it too. The only way to get off alcohol is to quit, period. Check into a local detox or hospital, these places are generally very decent and extremely helpful for that first step. From here you need to address why you are drinking to begin with, what fuels these things, what are you trying to avoid, etc. For some guys, like myself, I was not really hiding from anything, I just needed the escape. I destroyed my life much in the same way with heroin, this one was super tough to kick. I finally found weed. Weed can be any high I choose, I can be drunk, euphoric, elated, speeded out, whatever! Weed has become so perfected that certain strains bring certain highs....it really is an addicts best friend. I have been clean for more than two years thanks to weed.

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DLD Thanks for the advice! Are theses places free (rehab) that you speak of? I thank you for spitting that personal info about yourself. After spending 18 months in a long term treatment prison program back in the late 90's you would think I would know better...frustrating dawg...it really is!

twins172_up;414654 said:

is this why you haven't been around for awhile? some people just cannot have one or two drinks and be done with it...if you find yourself drinking everyday...before or after work or going to drink besides doing something else more productive then it is a problem...and one that you might have to seek professional help for...many of people try to knock it out by themselves only to fail many times...dld said it..get yourself into a treatment for one...then take steps to find the triggers to drink and rectify those...good luck crazy

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Thanks Twin....I was thinking along the lines of you....just wanted to make sure!

wow looks like we are both very similar Ed! Alcohol has been the vain of my fucking life since I was 14 years old and now I'm 27. It can be attributed to causing all my problems in life, sure I did whatever it was but the alcohol was a major factor ... it changes people immensely and has them do things they never would do.

In my honest opinion here from experiences in life, reading and speaking with those who have had drugs, treated them and family's that alcohol is far worse than all the other drugs combined!!! worse than LSD, Cocaine, weed etc etc etc because its so easy to get, easy to get hooked, is advertised so fucking trivially in soaps where young kids can see and has a tendency to affect us all in different ways at different times, more so with the mentally ill and those on meds.

I've wrote a thread in the mod room Ed you may wish to check. You have done the right thing by seeking help now and posting about it on here before it get out of hand, which is what I did! You can get help and stop before its too late. I know medications exist that will make you puke your guts out if you even touch alcohol and they can, will put you in the ER room if you touch the stuff which is a deterrent ... speak to the doctor about meds which work like that or campral which takes away alcoholic cravings.

The AA is a great thing to have. I'm doing something similar now and have been clean for 6 weeks now..

I take Campral now but wish this would have happened before. Hey I knew what game I was playing but didst think it could explode like this. Sad thing is us boozers think we can keep cheating the demon drink and ride our luck, which we do .... but then BOOOOOOOOOOOOM it gets you, always has done with me but I kept going back and now well. .... I think the Muslims have the right idea by never drinking the crap.

crazyed27;414660 said:

DLD Thanks for the advice! Are theses places free (rehab) that you speak of? I thank you for spitting that personal info about yourself. After spending 18 months in a long term treatment prison program back in the late 90's you would think I would know better...frustrating dawg...it really is!

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Nah, it is part of the journey. It took me years of jails, prisons, hospitals, AA, NA and every other method of intervention to get it. Once you do get sober it becomes a daily effort to stay that way. You will get it as you are humbling yourself and asking for help. I got you just like all your other friends here.

Detox, rehab and hospital rehabilitation are free. Most programs only last 5-8 days, which is just enough time to get you off the juice safely. From there it is up to you to find external support to stay sober. I do not agree with this at all, I think the rehabs should be 28 day programs as they were before but I guess Obama needs the money for Israel and wars more than helping it's us citizens. You can apply for assistance or even free entry to the longer programs. Where are you right now? I can help you find a good place.

Same in the UK, our funding is getting cut and waiting times for treatment in these areas is despicable unless you PAY and go private, which isn't what most can do. If your very severe and going to kill yourself than yes you get a bed haha

REDZULU2003;414727 said:

If your very severe and going to kill yourself than yes you get a bed haha

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As funny as that sounds it is a sure way to get a bed in a good hospital psych-unit. I have done it many times to get a bed. The hospital is usually much nicer, better food, more privacy then a typical detox so if you are willing to put on an act to get the help do it, I did.

Dude... Dudes, look into the Sinclair Method!!!!! It worked wonders for me and all the alcoholics I've recommended it to who tried it. It's a bona fide, no-BS CURE. It has an 80% success rate and TONS of research behind it to back it up. The vast majority of alcoholics it doesn't work for simply don't stick to it, it's not a failure of the treatment. Do yourself a favor and try it... At least check into it. It pains and frustrates me to see people suffering needlessly with alcohol addiction like I did for so many years The worst that could happen is I'm full of shit and it doesn't work for you.

Crazyed, I'm going through a seriously difficult time myself right now. It hasn't got anything to do with substance abuse, it is equally as painful. I once had a terrible drug addiction at 19 y/o. What I can tell you is it is up to you. You and only you have the power to break the addiction and willing to admit you want help is the best step before actually taking the next step and getting help. Do what you got to do man. If that is going to AA meetings, outpatient program, therapy, or rehab, make the choice.

We can toss back and forth what is best for you. I havent gotten to check the whole thread since what Im going through has left me beyond exhausted on the regular. You said you associate drinking with your daily hobbies already, the only way is for you to get rid of any alcohol and get new hobbies.

Put all of your extra cash in a jar that you save from not buying alcohol and at the end of the month celebrate with a nice evening out and enjoy your accomplishment!!

turnover;414801 said:

crazyed, i'm going through a seriously difficult time myself right now. It hasn't got anything to do with substance abuse, it is equally as painful. I once had a terrible drug addiction at 19 y/o. What i can tell you is it is up to you. You and only you have the power to break the addiction and willing to admit you want help is the best step before actually taking the next step and getting help. Do what you got to do man. If that is going to aa meetings, outpatient program, therapy, or rehab, make the choice.

We can toss back and forth what is best for you. I havent gotten to check the whole thread since what im going through has left me beyond exhausted on the regular. You said you associate drinking with your daily hobbies already, the only way is for you to get rid of any alcohol and get new hobbies.

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agree^^^

Understanding the meaning of WORK, may-or-may-not be helpful, in learning to win the battle in addiction.

Wheres Ed at these days? I'm worried

Penis Enlargement is as addicting as any drug/alcohol. You seek a certain high from it, and think that having a bigger dick will make you happier.. and it will, but thats only temporary. I would think that most people on this site suffer from body dysmorphic disorder (it's worth to learn a bit about it). Addiction has been part of my life for atleast 9 years. About the marijuana maintainence (dont know how to spell), I think smoking to maintain your addiction is bullshit. it hasnt worked for me