Stories
Read the stories of three of our participants. While each person has their own story to tell these stories highlight the challenges people coming from addiction have faced but also the progress they have made in turning their lives around.
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My drug use started when I was 11 or 12 with glue, petrol, drink and hash when I could get it. I first tried coke when I was 13 but mainly stuck to naps. I hung around with an older crowd and was always wanting to keep up with them and be part of what ever was going on. I suppose I’ve always been a crowd pleaser.
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I started drinking and taking heroin when I was 15. I did it because in my area everyone did it, it was the thing to do. For me it was the start of a struggle with addiction that went on for nearly 15 years and nearly destroyed me.
I knew I couldn’t cope with addiction anymore. Within a short period I was broken, mentally, physically, spiritually.
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