Addiction Recovery Support From The Experts

"Hi, my name is Liam and I'm a drug addict

I started using drugs when I was just twelve years old. Back then, I didn’t understand what I was getting into — it felt like an escape, a way to numb whatever I was feeling, but it quickly turned into something that controlled every part of my life. For years, drugs became my whole world. I lost friends, messed up opportunities, and hurt people I loved, all while chasing that temporary relief that never lasted.

I’ve spent the last six years trying to get better. Those years were nothing but a struggle. I’d try to quit, tell myself this time it’s different, and believe I had it under control… only to relapse again and again. Each time I fell back, I felt more broken, more hopeless, like I’d never be able to break free. I went through cycles of hope and defeat, and honestly, there were days I thought I’d be stuck like that forever.

Eventually, things got so bad I knew I couldn’t do it alone. I checked myself into rehab, knowing it was my best chance — maybe my only chance — to turn things around. And today? I’m proud to say I’m thirty days clean. Thirty days might not sound like a lot to some people, but to me, it’s everything. It’s the longest I’ve gone without using in years, and for the first time in a long time, life actually feels… lighter. Clearer.

My head isn’t foggy anymore. I’m starting to see things as they really are — the good, the hard, and the things I need to work on — without drugs twisting everything up. I’m working through my steps with my sponsor, and every conversation, every step I take, helps me understand myself a little better, and why I turned to drugs in the first place. I’m learning how to deal with life, feelings, and problems without needing something to numb them.

I’m looking forward to finishing all my steps, because I know that work is what’s going to help me stay clean, grow, and build a life I actually want to live. I know it won’t always be easy, and I know recovery is a journey, not a destination — but for the first time, I feel ready. I feel hopeful. And I know that no matter what, I’m moving forward, one day at a time."

Hi my name's James and I'm 6 weeks sober

I didn't realise how much alcohol and drugs had a grip on me untill I tried to stop I couldn't of stopped without the help of everyone at addictions northeast I can't believe how far I've come in such a short space of time asking for help is the best thing I ever done if anyone is struggling reach out and ask for help I'm now on the road to rebuilding a beautiful life for me and my son 💙