| The first step in recovering from an addiction is to | | | | question their selves for past discrepancies. All the |
| admit to one's self that the addiction exists. It is | | | | while wondering and hoping if the bridges burned can |
| quite common for the subject to take the "I can quit | | | | be rebuilt. A person feels lost and very alone at this |
| any time" attitude and not truly recognize what is | | | | point. "Where do I go from here", is a thought that |
| happening to them. | | | | consumes the mind. |
| Once they finally admit to themselves that they are | | | | There are many avenues in which you can get help. |
| addicted then depression is certain. They are | | | | There are group programs and support groups that |
| admitting that they have lost control of their life. | | | | you can participate in to help you find your way |
| They have succumbed to the need for whatever | | | | back. The benefit of this activity is that you can |
| substance in order to face reality. This response is a | | | | share with those who have gone through the same |
| constant to virtually all substance abuse victims. | | | | type of recovery as you. Get some different ideas |
| Regardless of the vice, the results are the same | | | | and share your experiences. Those of like mind will |
| mentally. | | | | share with you and together you may find a way to |
| The immediate response is shame. Then comes the | | | | help you. one way is the group support online at |
| looking back and regrets for things done while under | | | | yahoo or google search engine. |
| the influence of their chosen vice. They continue to | | | | |