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Grow Without Habits!

For some of us, life brought on a few obstacles and we decided to try mind altering
chemicals. These substances began to cause us
tremendous problems at home, work and in public. Guess what? You can stay clean and sober! Here's how.

Things You'll Need

  • Desire to quit
  • Support group
  • Meetings
  • New activities
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Instructions

    • 1

      Ask yourself whether or not you are really ready to quit. If not, you are wasting your time and everyone else's. Keep it real!

    • 2

      Find your local chapter of A.A. or N.A. and find our when and where the meetings are. Begin the process or going faithfully and don't be too hard on yourself if you miss one or two the key is to GET INVOLVED!

    • 3

      Ask others who may have once been addicted how they have been able stay clean. Also find a sponsor.

Tips & Warnings

  • Realize how much you have lost

  • See yourself with a better life

  • Stay away from people who use!

  • Take it one moment at a time

  • Don't kid yourself, friends who use aren't friends

  • Stay away from negative environments

  • Avoid making excuses

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