My name is Christopher..For many years I have used this site for strictly selfish reasons-to obtain info on drugs/substances/chemicals/ etc (all the same) in order to better inform myself or friends on using a different substance or as a guide for different M.O.A.'s of my D.O.C.'s. Im in my early 30's, born and raised in so-cal-& have been hooked on opiates since age 14 after a football injury..the classic vics turning to percs to norcs to ocs and eventually the Tar..used a dart the first time I tried black, then told myself never again. I smoked it from then on, along with crystal and was a highly functioning junky all of my 20's..it wasnt until I started using needles again in my late 20's that things spiraled..OD's, died twice in my car before medics arrived with narcan. Long story even longer, I went to long term rehab-and got sober for first time in my life..ive never felt more content, and at peace with myself-and I graduated the program after a year in this highly structured house..4 months after moving out, out of straight boredom, I picked up my D.O.C. just to use once or twice..this was on the day that I had 17 months clean...for past 6 months, its progressed heavily, and just 4 days ago I started shooting the "rabit" and the turtle" again instead of smoking..Im not here to bash on AA, it has saved so many, many friends included but I know its not for me..dont know where Im going with this-ive lost 6 CLOSE bros from high school and Jr High in the last year and a half to ODs..im scared, but in a weird masochist way, im so used to this dread and insanity..I dont know why I registered, maybe one word, or one suggestion could save me, and that would enable me to be able to save someone else-which im in no condition right now-but its the one thing i respect about AA..all of you struggling, I get it..For those who dont have direct experience, I dont mean this in an arrogant way whatsoever, but i'd much rather hear from people who have or are going thru this..ive seen the other side, and if I dont get back soon, I know the outcome. Thanks for listening to my ramble..
Christopher
Christopher

