I have taken the first steps, I have appreciated that I have a problem I haver drawn up my plan and my timetable and with the help of others, I know I will suceed

That is really good to hear. As long as you stick to the timetable I think you will do just fine. You just have to have the self will and desire to overcome your addiction.

You are well on your way to making the recovering process successful to you. Just remember that you are never alone if you need to ever talk to someone these forums are a good source. You may not get an answer as quickly as you might want but you will get the encouragement to continue with you efforts.

You have done the hardest part, admitting that you have a problem to begin with is never easy. Finding the right support is also essential to the success you will achieve. Working to achieve some recovery is better than no effort at all. Take each day as it comes and work on yourself from their, we all have improvement that need to be made in ourselves. You will go great.

Good for you for taking the first steps. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it.

IT takes years for people to actually admit that they have a problem. Thats why sometimes their addiction becomes such a problem for most. It gets so deep that some have to have an intervention from family.

I agree with you Randle it can take several years to acknowledge an addiction and therefore this can be the biggest step for many people. Each person is very different and will handle addictions in a different manner. Once you admit there is a problem you can get a grip on what is happening and start your recovery process.

It took me eight years to acknowledge that I had a problem , all those year I told my self tht it was good for me and that I need it , Gods used to do this

Hi.. i really need help. . . I am a herion addict. I had waited 3 weeks to get into American hospital in pomona, ca.. only to leave my 6th day to get high. I didnt know where i was, who i was with, and was very far from home since i live in Palm Springs, ca. My whole family told my husband to leave me out there in the streets, but he came and got me yesterday. i know i didnt deserve it, and that i am thankful for.. I am planning on rehab, but i cant get wanting to get high out of my head.. I was supposed to come out of detox clean and not dope sick, but now i am sicker than ever because of my stupidity. Everyone is so upset we cant even tell anyone my husband picked me up... I dont want to live like this any more, im 24 years old. in detox everyone kept telling me i am too young to be going through this. i know theres a better life for me somehow, i just wish my mind would stop thinking about that "one more time"... i am a mess, i really need a sponsor. where are you from attagirl? please help...