Staying Alive (and a nice glass of red)
I used to be a smoker. Not an occasional, just at parties kind of smoker but a serious, pack-a-day addict. I enjoyed the way it made me feel. I also enjoyed the way it gave me a legitimate break fr...
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What a great post and thank you for being so honest. I only very occassionaly get the urge to drink and I overcome it easily by having lime and soda and remembering why I don't drink. Part of my frustration around this issue is how easy it is for me NOT to drink. I could have stopped years ago.
I have lived with someone that battled a serious alcohol addiction and I saw what he went through. I also went along to AA meetings with him to find out about their program and I can highly recommend it. In particular, the idea of dealing with it 'one day at a time' was hugely beneficial.
Thank you for the advice about the web site. That sounds like a great idea too.
I think that of all the various drugs, alcohol is the most incidious. Good luck with your continuing good health.