Advice needed for a recovering coke addict

I’m new to this but I really am determined. I broke it off with boyfriend cut people off but I’ve relapsed twice so far how do I stop or distract myself. Advice please. …

Found out when i went to detox cocaine and crack are not physically addictive so its all mental. What i did when i got out was change my number, hang out with sober friends, got rid of all old contacts, quit job and picked up sober hobbies. I bowl now, go to poker and euchre tournaments, go to movies and spend a lot more time with family. I’m one of the lucky ones i didnt burn any bridges and all my family and friends support me. Another thing is attend meetings and get a sponsor. They have cocaine anonymous and narcotics anonymous, i attend the na and ha meetings (heroin). Detox helped me a lot tho and then i attended classes for 8 hours a day m-f for 4 weeks and then a 6 week IOP program. But just keep in mind its all mental for you and you just need to rewire your brain into not resorting to drugs if its a good day, bad day, if your happy, sad and so on. This takes time and its not easy but it is possible and its a better way to live life. I’m glad everything happened to me i tried quitting on my own but i needed help and what happened to me got me help. Check into drug treatment centers a lot of insurance covers them. Well wish the best for you and try a na meeting if nothing else, everytime i went i always felt better even tho i didnt want to go. A counselor told me once if it feels uncomfortable you should probably do it. So if you do attend a meeting, try speaking to. Its tough but it helps!

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