Many newcomers may think, "If I stop using, I should be cured & I don't need the program or meetings anymore." The only way we can clear up this denial is through an analogy. A normie (non-addict) who goes to the hospital for an operation is given a physically addictive drug for pain during a period of two weeks. When he becomes physically addicted, they detoxify him & he goes on with his life without any problem. However, those with the disease of addiction, have addictive personalities & are unable to just stop with no problems… we were addicted long before we used. Removing the drug from the addict is only removing a symptom of the disease.
Why not start here working the program . If you go to the thread the reads step stuff if we are ok with it you will see a first step work sheet just start doing that .
i will be gone for a week camping in another part of canada at an n.a. campout.alot of addicts here will help.go to yahoo chat,health and wellness,sober recoverys na board,here.dont isolate.