I had a problem

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It is important to recognise you had a problem with drugs or alcohol to appreciate your life in recovery.

“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”

CS Lewis

Be honest, what it was like?

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Consequences of addiction

The following questions are intended to remind you of how bad the consequences of your addiction were.

Be honest, only then can appreciate how much your have changed.

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Did you experience money problems?

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Did you do or say embarrassing things?

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Were you family or friends worried?

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Did your personality change for the worse?

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Did you lose interest in the things you used to enjoy?

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Did you do impulsive things that you later regretted?

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Did you say cruel or harsh things?

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Did you take foolish risks?

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Were you unhappy?

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Did you feel bad about yourself?

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Did you lose your appetite?

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Was your either your mental or physical health effected?

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Were any of your relationships harmed?

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Did you have problems sleeping?

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Did you ever commit a crime?