Substance abuse is a disease which doesn't go away overnight. I'm working hard to overcome it. I did fail my recent drug test. I'm prepared to face the consequences.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I tried to give up drugs by drinking.
I find drug use disrespectful, self-destructive, and weak. I want no part of it.
People still question my sobriety, my commitment to the program, and that hurts. I take things day by day, and sometimes I take them minute by minute, but I honor my commitment to stay sober.
I went into rehab December 14th, 1996, and got out eight months later? Then I went into a sober living place where I stayed for three months. I've been clean for a good year and a half.
Let me be clear about this. I don't have a drug problem. I have a police problem.
Being sober is not a struggle for me.
If you've never tried drugs, don't. And if you have, pray.
You know I love pot, and I love beer, but I am totally sober, just because it completely stopped working for me.
I didn't do drugs. It wasn't my thing. But the drink was terrible. Today when I look back, it's like I was another person. You could call it a coping mechanism, but that would be an excuse. I just drank too much.
I've been sober now for a couple of years and I'm taking my sobriety very seriously - one day at a time and I am moving forward in my career.