Knowing I have people I can count on to show up for me in times of need has put my mind at ease. Reaching out when I'm in a bad place or want to use has started to lift the obsession for me, and a new found connection with God helps me to remain grounded and grateful.

I realized that the root of my addiction steamed from feeling alone and the lack of connection with everyone and everything around me. The only connection I had was to my addiction, my drugs and my booze.