How Addicts Survived COVID

Drug overdoses have surged during the pandemic and it forced many recovery centers and in-person meetings to close. Addicts in recovery had to get creative to survive a bigger threat than COVID: relapse.



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[jo_eph]

I am a heroin addict, for almost 8years now and i try to ge clean, its been 5days now, and am still struglng, anyone who read this please please i beg u to pray for me, so that i can get clean for the rest of my life

[dougdoug]

I unfortunately relapsed during covid but was lucky enough to be able to go back to rehab for six weeks. Coming up to three months sober next week. Not a massive amount of sobriety but better than nothing.

[Truth.Keeper]

I almost became an alcoholic during covid. No job, very little drive and confidence. I hope to return to a fully functioning and hopeful human being soon. Let's get through this yall.

[Turningthepage-lrev]

Addiction is such a vicious cycle. I just celebrated my 12th anniversary. We can do this... never give up.

[jaredknapp]

Shout out to all the addicts in recovery. Shout out to all the people who need help but don't know where to start. I wish you all a wonderful day.

[WARSfate]

I hope everyone heals from the things they will never speak about

[gtabro]

I am really starting to see how the human connection gives people strength to be their best...

[Crazeefish]

I used this Pandemic to get clean of Suboxone and it’s been a nightmare, I used Subs for 7 years so this is tough. Day 52 today

[judgedred_d]

i relapsed for the first time in over a year during the holidays. doing good now. you can do it! the last year has been so hard - it’s ok if you relapsed. you can always stop again. people won’t give up on you. people will understand. people will want to help. i love you and i’m proud of you no matter who or how you are.

[dorothyjohnson]

The amount of time we spend believing we can't is more than enough time to learn how we can.

[LeoSeasoning]

The fact that he went right into helping addicts after recovering himself says slot about his character. More people should be like Andrew

[dricoirving]

I wish there was this much compassion for addicts in the 80s/90s

[justicejoycetv]

May I say: *this comment section is so inspiring and surprisingly empathetic, nonjudgmental and encouraging. Like, thank y'all because I was nervous for the comment section.* Dear Addicts & Former Addicts: we are rooting for you. It's hard yet it can be done. 🥰

[SKtube]

If you're an addict or suffering through problems, don't be ashamed. EVERYBODY stumbles and falls. What makes you a winner is being able to get back up and keep at it step by step. I don't look down on these folks, but applaud them for not giving up. You can do this!

[benney_wap]

My brother just died on February 11, 2021 in his apartment alone due to fentanyl. My mom was going to drive him to court in the morning, he was preparing to go to treatment that day. We took him shopping for new clothes, anything he needed. After the funeral etc. cleaning out his apartment A frozen dinner with poked holes in the microwave, from that night. as humans, addicts, we don’t quite understand how precious life is until it’s gone.

[jaicharles]

I'm just about two and a half months clean and sober I wish everyone the best and pray to God everyday for his guidance

[VARUsmg]

I have used H 4 and a half years and all drogs for 22 years this year 23 :((( i am clean 3 mounths.. it is dificult for me in România, nobody understand me...but i will be strong as a rock or die.. be strong guys we are many warriors that fight with themself’s..sorry for my sh..y english..

[kmcdaniel]

"early recovery is like loosing a leg or an arm, you just don't know how to function at first" this is the more accurate thing I've ever heard.
This July will be 11yrs of using/shooting up for me. I'm 24. My entire adolescence and adulthood has been wasted using. I now have a 2yr old daughter and the most amount of solid sobriety I've had since getting pregnant with her was 18 months. (Pregnancy and early infancy). My mom has full custody of her now just to further shield her from the horrors of addiction. It's all sad. And fucked up. Addiction overrides your most basic human instincts for shelter, food, water, and love. One of the most crippling diseases in the world.

[alison]

I've been in recovery from opiates for eight years this month. The last year has been rough. I'm lucky enough to have a very good support system outside of my groups, but there has definitely been something missing on a deep level for me. Andrew is doing amazing, _necessary_ work. We need more like you, brother ❤️

[npushap]

I’m a recovering addict. 3 years now and sometimes I still struggle at low points but find it in myself to fight for my beautiful life I’ve created. I hope you all find something inside yourselves to fight for, whether it’s for yourselves or for those watching you decay.. wish you all strength and hope.