I’m a Drug Addict and Alcoholic in remission from Substance Use Disorder for over 8 years. Yes, that’s a real thing.
DSM-5 ( Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) now has legally given people like myself a diagnosis. It s the product of more than 10 years of effort by hundreds of international experts in all aspects of mental health.
So, I won’t sugar coat it. I took massive amounts of substances, you name it I did it! Although I cringe when I remember the alcohol blackouts, the drug fueled recklessness, but…..; I’m not ashamed of my past.
Anyone who knows me, knows I am an open book. That offends some people, and that’s okay. It’s not a pleasant topic, and it’s not their story to own, but I’m owning mine because it has helped me survive.
I love who I am becoming today!
We HAVE to stop pretending that alcoholism and addiction are something to be ashamed of. We HAVE to acknowledge it and speak about it.
Addiction sucks for the addicts and their families. Alcohol is a drug in liquid form. Alcohol is the big killer because it’s legal and available everywhere.
When we silence the problem and pretend everything is okay when it isn’t, the fire grows, and disintegrates everything in it’s path. People are dying.
Read that again. People are dying from addiction and alcoholism. We have to talk about it and share our stories. We just have to.
ALPHA Treatment now provide Online Support & Counselling for people at all stages of help seeking:
- For first time help seekers
- For people waiting for treatment
- For people in treatment that require additional support, particularly after hours
- For people who have completed treatment and want to stay on track
- For people in recovery wanting to connect with others or prevent relapse
- For people supporting a significant other with a drug and alcohol problem (Families, friends)
We assess your unique situation and help you to choose the most effective solutions for your specific needs.
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Links
Alcoholics Anonymous South Africa
Cocaine Anonymous South Africa
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