U.K Cocaine Addiction - My Story - 21 Years of Hell

I’m addicted to watching people who are addicted talking about addiction

Had an addiction for almost 15 yrs. spent literally 10’s thousands on coke. Lost jobs, nearly my home and my wife and kids.. I made the decision that enough was enough and I cut everyone out of my life who encouraged me or sold it to me… my life changed instantly, now 7 years without touching it, the thought of it now makes me feel sick..

I’m 25 and feel like a complete no hoper. I have a little girl who’s birthday is today the 17th June… nothing to show for it… Hearing you be honest that your 20’s to 30’s was utter chaos brings me some slight peace and relief. I am borderline suicidal. I’ve actually kicked the coke habit, it’s drink that’s now killing me. Thankyou for this video mate, I will be returning. X

I definitely had the autopilot, terrible when you are desperate to stop, even when going to the dealer I was thinking "I don't want to buy any" but would buy anyway... I am 99 days clean today. Congrats on your recovery

What a brilliant video! Thanks

When I used to get cravings I forced myself to concentrate on how awful and dirty I felt after the comedown. That was a good trick for me.

one year sober here from coke!

Dear Mark, I was a total speed freak in Bristol the the 80s. I have been sober for about 40 years. I had a psychotic break down, and at my worst I was 5 and a half stone. I am grateful for every day. I have a daughter and a grandson and a wonderful husband . I have been honest snd remain honest about my past. Some one recently asked me if I had ever tried drugs. I laughed and said there are not many I haven't.

well done, bud. You’re not a new person - you’re the person you were always meant to be

My story is exactly the same as yours it's crazy. Cash point at 12, pay on a Thursday and not going to work on a Friday, payday loans it's mad I used to do all the things you do and I'm still doing it. I'm 33 now and relapsed last week after 4 months but I'm a week clean tomorrow again and just got to keep trying

The key point for me was all the key points in this video

I'm sitting here now after having fought off "the craving" . I'm determined to do the same tomorrow 'cos i know it'll be back. But , tonight , i win. Cheers & good luck mate.

My mid thirties was by far the worst part of my life as well. My body couldn’t take the abuse anymore. Thankfully that is behind me.

Thanks for the video. Someone very dear to me has been struggling with this for 5-6 years now with no sign of stopping.

Thx for sharing mate. My story with drugs started when I was 17, in around 2003. Started having friends who used drugs. I was totally against drugs, but every weekend I had to say no many times. One Friday night I was at a party at my friends flat. I had my first snort of amfetamine. Game over. I was using every weekend the next year. Not only amfetamine, but also weed to be able to sleep the days after. I tried moving to another city, but I wound up getting similar type of friends in the new city. I ended up being saved by joining the military. I went from daily using weed, and using powder drugs in the weekends to using nothing. Best decision I have ever made. It was July 2007. Living a good life today, with wife, kids, job, house etc.

I am sober from drugs and alcohol three years in January. I am 48 and took my first wrap of speed at 15ish. As it turns out alcohol never agreed with me but proved a gateway to debauched nights/days/weeks/months and years of drug abuse. I lied, I cheated and I even stole Es once. I opened the recycling bin one morning before collection and couldn't fit more cans of Stella in. This was the point I decided enough was enough and I stopped right there. I sought help, I received help, I was honest with myself and addiction to alcohol and cocaine, over time, with desire and discipline vanished over the horizon. I am disciplined, I work hard and I am grateful for the Universe conspiring in my favour now. Happy, healthy and truly alive. One Love and well done Sir ❤ ❤

I can't describe how much I'm feeling for everyone here. I'm so glad mate that you're good now. I was crying about everything you went through. Decent of you to want to help others. I'm praying for us all my dear brothers.

Well done mate, really inspiring story. Loved listening to you talk!

so similar to my story - now coming up 7 years sober. It can be done! Great work :)

Your story is so close to mine and will help so many people I’m so grateful that you chose to share your experience and how you came out of the deepest place you can be with addiction x