Welcome to the community Juuso. Glad you’re here 
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Hi, my name is Louise I am 49 years old - 50 soon! I have been struggling with my alcohol abuse for the last 8 years.
Today i am 24 hours sober. I need all the help I can get otherwise i don’t feel I will be here on this earth to see my next birthday. I hate how alcohol has taken over and destroyed the last 8 years of my life.
Feeling weak and broken!
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Welcome to the community Louise! 24 hours is a wonderful start! This is a great community with loads of support, advice and love to offer. Take some time to rea around and engage when you are ready. You are not ALONE! 
A few of my favorite threads here areDaily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #7
and
Checking in daily to maintain focus #70
The early stages are rough and can be hard on your mind / body. Stay hydrated. Rest when you are able to as your body is detoxing and that takes a ton of energy. Stay connected as we do need community and support in this journey.
Do you have support in real life? Are you able to attend any meetings / groups or check them out online?
ODAAT! hope to see you around
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Welcome. Stay strong and soon the days will pass by. For today you can stay sober.
Read around and reach out anytime. The folks here all have been where you are.
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Im jennifer, but go by jenn … i am an addict… my best friend at the time was dling it , so i was like i wanna know what all the hype was about …
There started my addiction. , we would count change for gas, sell we could to get our fix … i quit around 2016, and relapsed around 2018… but have been sober since…
I just get this flashbacks when there are needles on tv, or can the coke …
Just wondering when will that ever go away
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Welcome Jenn 
I don’t have experience with IV drugs and/or opioids myself but if you search “cravings” or “triggers” in the search bar - or if you search something like “needles triggers” - you should be able to find some threads that are relevant.
Don’t give up. By staying connected and learning and sharing - keep in touch here! - you can find your freedom.
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Hi all,
I’m Andrew, 32 and from the UK. I’ve previously had dry spells in the past, and I’ve also been an active member of this community in the past. Unfortunately, I fell off the wagon somewhat, and I ended up relapsing.
My circumstances have changed since I was last here - I’m now in a healthy and stable relationship, and I live with my partner. She isn’t a big drinker, but we both agreed that my drinking was more of an addiction as opposed to a habit or social aspect of my life. I’m currently looking for a job after being let go from my previous job, so it’s fair to say that I have some time on my side now. I’m trying to fill my time and just remain occupied. It’s going ok so far.
Nevertheless, it’s good to be back. ODAAT.
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