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Speaking Of Addiction
- by Marisa
- June 27, 2007
Someone I know is trying to quit smoking. He asked online about tips and tricks to succeed. I know all about trying and failing; I did just that many times. So how did I succeed this last time? Well, I think I’ve succeeded by using what I learned while my son was in a drug rehab facility.
During our family group therapy sessions, the staff stressed NA, AA and the 12 step program. I saw how 12 steps could work for addiction and realized that nicotine, while legal, is an addiction also. If it works for alcohol or crack or crystal meth or whatever, why not for cigarettes?
It did work. I’ve been smoke free for 18 months this coming Monday. And I’m still working my program.
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I’m going on a day and a half quit myself. Smoking is a terrible, expensive habit, and I’ll be glad to finally be done with it.
How are you doing with the quitting? Sending positive thoughts your way.