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

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one year sober here from coke!

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ❤ ❤

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

17 years I've struggled with drink and cocaine im 35 now i cant do it no more 😢 ive tried stopping twice 7 months and 2 months please lord give me strength this time 😢😢😢it will kill me if i don't stop i know that im exhausted with. it i hate it and myself

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

What a brilliant video! Thanks

This story is amazing because I’ve been a heavy coke user for 20 years and this was like you telling me my life story on drugs it’s a sad existence when it gets a grip of you I hope everyone is doing well and stay healthy thanks for this

Haven’t been able to relate to a video about addiction more than this one, I’m only 18 but I have suffered from addiction for 4 years. I can really relate to those 2 different personalities that you brought up later on in the video. I am a 6 months clean from cocaine use and I’ve found these videos have really helped. Great video mate, thankyou

I was lost on coke for 15 years. I had to literally throw my phone in the bin and move to another country to break the habit It was such a relief to be somewhere where I just couldn’t get it. I didn’t get any bad withdrawals but had long term depression but that might just be my adhd Good luck if you are battling this addiction.

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