"Recovery" Just looking for others opinions on "drug addiction&qu!

"Recovery" Just looking for others opinions on "drug addiction"?

how many of you believe that 12 step programs work? and how many of you know someone who has given up everything that matters for their drug of choice? Just sincere answers please...

6 days ago
You have pointed out one of the main things that needs to be there "willingness" good job!

6 days ago
I'm an addict in recovery (5yrs) and I know each person is different. some just quit,others use AA/NA, and then some need a combo of the AA and therapy... One thing that all addicts lack is the ability to cope with life on life's terms. If an addict doesn't learn to cope then they tend to just switch addictions... from drugs to others i.e. eating, gambleing, workaholic, thank you guys for your answers and I'll give this question till the end of the day..

I gave everything to meth. EVERYTHING when I was last in the county jail, i had nothing but the clothes i was wearing. I also spent 14 months in Texas prison. I 12-step now. 12 step does work but so do alot of other programs. And yes it is imperative that you realize that addiction is bigger than you are and you are powerless to stop. Don't worry about about what other say. My so and so quit cold turkey or so and so did this or that. Just worry about what you can do to get your life back.

Remember the 12 steps never say you have to quit using drugs. They tell you how to get your mind right. Then you can quit. Not the other way around