Brandi from Beaver County, Pa.
It is an addiction. Yes, we made the choice to use the first, second, maybe even third time but that addiction takes hold and we really do become slaves to it. It requires treatment for withdrawal and staying clean is almost impossible without help. This is a very serious problem in our culture today that needs to be taken seriously. I have many years clean, but I also suffer from a lot of mental health issues that are finally being addressed. I am being medicated and treated for those now correctly and that is my saving grace!