Ever been addicted to a drug?

I don't think taking expired pills would make you sick, they are just less potent.

toxicity and mixing pills and booze are never a good mix

maybe it was just the bottle of alcohol then... woooo what a night.

I've tried some drugs they say are addictive, and I've never gotten hooked. I use adderall about twice a month, I'm prescribed a daily dose,but I don't take it like that. I use it when I really need energy....like when I want to do a good house cleaning, or I need to get a lot of shit done.It just keeps me focused on the work, makes it more tolerable.
I've always been terrified of losing control, so I keep a firm grip on myself and my recreational drug use.My bills are paid, my responsibilities are taken care of,before any of the fun stuff can happen. I look at hallucinogens, and even weed, as spiritual and even sacred....not to be abused or taken lightly. Adderall is a tool for me that helps me to do things I put off,like cleaning or rearranging...allowing me to get these things done,and thereby improving the quality of my life.Drugs are not a way to escape,they are not a bandaid for your wounds.I look at them as a nice little reward for doing what I'm supposed to do.
I'm always on the lookout for changes in my behavior,or "cravings" for a substance...so far, the only thing I crave is pepsi,lol.
I don't do drugs just because other folks are doing them, or because I need to forget my problems...that never helps anyway.
There are certain drugs I'm not interested in trying,as well...just can't see the benefit of heroin or coke when compared to other recreational substances.
I've been lucky so far, I try to keep a level head about things and go in with my eyes open. I think anyone can summon up the strength to do the same,but sometimes you really have to dig.
So good job, op,on breaking your addiction,and good luck to all the others who are struggling.
Here's to realizing,also, that not all drug use is abuse.

caffeine.....

tnrtinr said:

caffeine.....

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what forms of caffeine were/are you addicted to?

I have an addictive personality: sex drugs, friendship, food, especially money. Anything my mind is set on is what i'm stuck on. I am a true wet paint kid. I cud here and see how a drug run u down and i'm on top of it...

drug 101 never mix your pills with booze

Roseman said:

I did meth everyday for two years, in 1970 and 71, and almost died. Marriage and Fatherhood straightened me out.

I got addicted to Cocaine in 86 and 87, but Jesus saved me.

I'll never be addicted again, never, ever.

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Thats what im talking about brother. Jesus christ saves all who asks.

Shot cocaine into my veins for ten or more years. Luckily I survived it. My veins weren't so lucky though.

VICODIN, COCAINE, MARLBORO CIGS.. im off the coke but not the vics..

timsatx1 said:

Shot cocaine into my veins for ten or more years. Luckily I survived it. My veins weren't so lucky though.

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yeah coke is a hard habit to break.. it would be so easy for me to do it again.. my willpower is strong now..

nicotine im currently addicted to
i pop pills wen i find or have them
well of course i look to see what they are first!!!
but mostly of the opiate nature
dont feel dependent on them
take em once a week maybe?

timsatx1 said:

Shot cocaine into my veins for ten or more years. Luckily I survived it. My veins weren't so lucky though.

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didnt know people shot cocaine. youd really need to trust your source, i cant imagine how bad it would be to shoot baby formula and baking soda

nicotine. i have a dependancy on caffeine as well....but who doesnt?

Pnuggle said:

damn.. that's a sad story. so it has been 2½ months? how is your life going? whenever you hit the 1 year mark, that 2½ months will seem like nothing. even though it is probably the hardest months of the struggle of addiction..

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the 1st month was the hardest ! now and then ill want pills but then i just open my jar and get some herb ! my life is awsome now that im clean . im so much more productive, active , outgoing,having a real job, doing the stuff i loved doing as a kid. and spending time with my friends and my family