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A Word of Thanks and Inspiration

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We share true addiction stories on here. As I went through and read some of them over the weekend, I decided to share something with you. While all of these stories are true and have happened to people, it is important for someone seeking help to know this: these stories are behind real people, real faces, real lives and they once were where you are today. In turn, you are just as important and worth helping... more

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Won’t Somebody Give Me a Chance?

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Several years ago I was addicted to drugs. I took some money that did not belong to me. Now I live with a record and a hard time getting a job. I will take anything but as soon as people hear I have a record they walk away. I don’t know what to do. My girlfriend broke up with me. She said she doesn’t need a guy that can’t get a job. It isn’t like I’m not trying. But I can’t even get a job at a fast... more

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How to Help a Drug Addict

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My stepbrother is a drug addict.  We have watched him spiral down for years.  For the sake of him and our parents, I spoke with a specialist and learned about interventions.  I talked to our parents and siblings as well as a few close friends, and we decided to have an intervention for him While researching ways to help him, I learned some ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ in regards to drug addicts.  Do not give... more

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