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Old 05-14-2015, 08:27 PM
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Hey there. I've struggled with physical addiction to alcohol in the past (to the point of hospitalization and benzodiazepine prescriptions) as well as opiates, and more stimulants than you can shake a stick at, despite my relatively young age. Lately, while not experiencing physical withdrawal symptoms, I've been reverting back to my old ways in terms of drinking, making it hard to complete my educational, financial and fitness goals. I'm also rather afraid of another hospitalization. I'm more here to quell my thirst for alcohol than anything,
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Old 05-14-2015, 08:30 PM
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Welcome to SR DOB. It's a good community - lots of help and support
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Old 05-14-2015, 08:36 PM
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Welcome DOB. If your not getting WD symptoms quit now while your still ahead. What happens when they start showing up? Glad you are here!
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Old 05-14-2015, 08:52 PM
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What he said ^^
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Old 05-15-2015, 03:40 AM
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Hi Ben and welcome.

When I first tried to get sober I didn’t know what I didn’t know. Try reading a bunch of posts here and get ideas.
My suggestion is to try to stop drinking now because alcoholism is progressive meaning it will never get better than today if we continue to drink and the sooner we stop the easier it is for many of us.

BE WELL
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Unfortunately somewhat alcoholic is like being somewhat pregnant. The solution is sobriety
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Old 05-15-2015, 04:06 AM
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Putting addictions down and getting to your best, most joyful, truest self at a young age will be a gift beyond your wildest imaginings.

May you step fully into sobriety now and not throw away years or decades as many of us have
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Old 05-15-2015, 02:55 PM
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Welcome to the Forum DrunkOlBen!!
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