My parents are good people who worked hard to ensure that my brother and I had every opportunity to live happy and healthy lives. My tolerance was so high that although I eventually received little to no effect from it, I couldn’t stand the withdrawals. Towards the end, I needed it to do everyday things. I used to think I was a ‘functional alcoholic’ but the truth is that I simply couldn’t function without it. I was a round-the-clock daily drinker who developed a heavy dependence on the substance.
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I’ve abused every kind of drug you can think of, but nothing has ever worked for me like alcohol did.įor the last four to five years, substance abuse has completely ruled my life.
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I am 29 years old and my primary addiction is alcohol. It’s hard to imagine that six months ago, Lucy was caught in a web of alcoholic hell and worried that her out of control addiction would take her life. Bright, intelligent and articulate, Lucy doesn’t fit society’s narrative of what an alcoholic looks like. It’s hard to believe the poised woman sitting across from me is a recovering addict. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Addictionīreaking the Cycle of Addiction – Lucy’s Story.
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