It’s key to seek help from somebody that’s in a position to encourage you & lead you in a positive direction. Old friends have to be left alone if they’re going to lead you astray. You might need a change of playground and a change of playmates. It’s not that simple, but if you have a desire to stay clean and sober, you will make positive choices to change your life.
The first thing you have to do is be honest with yourself. Honesty is the first key to recovery. If you’re not honest with yourself, you won’t be honest with anyone else. You have to stop & look at yourself for a while. Then you have to seek help.
I’m often asked, “Where can I find this help?” The first place is the phone book. Detox centers, NA/AA meetings, recovery centers. You have to be willing to reach out and change. It’s difficult, but it’s not impossible.
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I forgot to mention that a person needs to get right with his spiritual side of life, seek a Higher Powe, mine is God, Jesus and love…… change is possiable with His help, we need spiritual awakening, seek His mercy and forgiveness
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Thank you Raymond for all that you do!
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Great advice. Thank you for all you do for those who are hurting in their addictions.
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