Alcoholics Anonymous...and addictions...  

Whatever method of recovery some people may suggest, the most important thing is for the person to realize that he had enough and it's time to quit. Everything and anything we want to accomplish starts with a desire - a high level of desire. And when we have the right desire to stop alcoholism, we need to list down the actions we need to take and be committed to do them! The best way is to have a relationship with God who will give us victory from vices.

I quitted smoking a year and a half ago after smoking for 50 years. My motivation was big: I couldn´t afford them anymore. I tried to smoke less but it didn´t work. I know I´ll be an addict all my life and I know I can´t afford to give a single puff. I hope all of you are helping him. It´s hard. One get´s crancky, depressed, agresive.Please don´t call it "vice" in front of him. It is not. It´s an illness that society gave us. Do you remember those wonderful cowboys who smoked? Do you remember the movies with Humprey Bogart drinking away his pains? I am not an alcoholic (although I am a social drinker)but cigarrettes are the same. And we need tender loving care from our family and friends. I don´t think it helps anyone to learn about cirrotic livers. But it does help if you tell him he looks sexier (or nicer, or whatever) now that you can see his beautiful eyes clear. I don´t know if I made my point; I´m talking form my experience as a smoker. My daughters and friends helped a lot.

Addiction is a terrible thing and it doesn't matter if it's an addiction to drugs or alcohol or cigarettes, it still controls your life. I am happy to note that someone has found a way to beat it. Cheers!!

I've been an alcoholic for over 20 years, that's over half my life!to be honest it WAS fun in the beginning...parties,bars,picnics&family get togethers.But somewhere it all went to h#@% and there was no
'hand basket,so to speak!I,ve ended up at my breaking point in my life where it is don't drink or die...I'm refering to the night my husband and I fought a battle I wouldn't wish on anyone,sober or intoxicated.Now my husband is in jail because of my malicious statement to police and now that I'm trying to explain what really happened & no one,meaning D.V advocates or the D.A. My only hope is basically turning myself in ,to prove what alcohol does to impair your judgement on just about anything you do and who you hurt intentionally or not! Now my husband is in jail and I'm here regretting ever touching a drink or drug, EVER...I love my husband more than life itself ,but obviously not before my vodka...and now I feel I've ruined not only my life but his too:(People who are alcoholics are selfish,its a "leave me alone, there's nothing wrong with me disease!"we, or I'll speak for myself,I don't hurt anyone else at home drinking...that's just because no one wants to be around me when I drink!my poor husband walked into the storm and is reaping what i've sewn,and thats not a very nice feeling.