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Cocaine addiction is the excessive intake of cocaine, and can result in physiological damage, lethargy, depression, or a potentially fatal overdose. Though the immediate craving to do more cocaine is strong and very common, this feeling usually subsides in most users within an hour. This craving can, as it has in many users, develop rather quickly into an intense...

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patrickc 03/02/2009

I have now been clean and sober for 60 days and I am thankful that god his given me another chance in life. The demons have disappeared since I have surrender to my higher power. I have attended NA meetings and church services every week and also pray through out the day and thanking him for saving me and allowing me to enjoy all the precious things in life. Last Wednesday I bought a scratch ticket and god blessed me with a $5000.00 winner. For the first time in my life I took the money and put it in the bank with out thinking about how I was going to donate it to my drug dealer. God has kept me clean for 60 days and I am bless to be alive. I did donate 10% to my church which gave me a great sense of peace knowing that I can help others through our church. I wanted to share this with all the wonderful people here that have been with me from the first day I came here for help. Thank you so much!!!!! And I pray and thank god every day for having all of you in my life. Have a Great Day !!!!!!!!!!

deleted_user 03/02/2009

Patrick, you are doing great. congrats on your win & that was very thoughtful donating to your church. Life is for living & you are certainly making up for lost time. It is so nice to hear you are doing so well.

Louise..

deleted_user 03/02/2009

wow Pat, things really seem to be going your way! thats awesome!

i do want you to be aware of that 90 day period... i have seen loved ones who feel so great and don't forsee rocky roads ahead.. the 90 day mark can be a real challenge for a lot of addicts. Just be aware to not let your guard down yet. the first year can really sneak up on you, so you need to not get too far ahead of yourself.

you know i am rooting for you! i am so impressed with your hard work.. and your good luck! (hey i am going to vegas at the end of the month.. can you send some lucky energy my way? hehe)

take care!

deleted_user 03/02/2009

Congrats Pat!
Yeah!
Hooray!
60 days clean is terrific news.Also congrats on your financial windfall.Be cautious with those scratch-offs,thats another trick our disease uses.
Did you get your 60 day chip or keychain?Save them forever,put them in your God box for His safe keeping.
Thanks for the announcement,I didn't make it to a meeting today but I will applaude you now-clapclapclapclapclapclapclapclap!

deleted_user 03/04/2009

Patrickc I am Proud of you Congrats Brother. when we turn it over to our Higher Power it makes Life so much EZer Thank God for another Chance Here's a Big Hug God Bless Dan

patrickc 03/04/2009

Thanks Louise,Jennylynn,tsmips,Dan for your support and the positive advice. I really apprectiate the feed back and it does help keep me aware of what is could be ahead of the recovery process. As Dan said it does make a huge difference turning it over to the Higher Power. I really believe surrendering is the key that has saved me and I have started reading the bible to give me a better understanding how we have gotten this far in life with out killing our selfs with the substance abuse. I really think that god does have a plan for all of us and it's living proof with this site!!!!

lisa1235 03/06/2009

im so proud of u patrick..u are so positive and congrats on ur win!..u are winning in so many ways these days..i think ur really on the right path to freedom..godbless..hugsz!

deleted_user 03/06/2009

I love hearing stories like yours Patrick. I went to my Cocaine Anonymous group last nite, it was a room full of hope but also of sadness, 4 different folks buried someone in their life this last week from addiction. This desease sucks and wants to kill us. What I read in your post is where we have to be to survive this, we quit relying on ourselves and find a Higher Power that can show us a new way to live, and stay grateful and humble about the good things He brings back into our lives. Keep doing the deal man.

patrickc 03/06/2009

Thanks Dallas, My girl friend lost her niece who was a 4th grade teacher last weekend from a bad case of the flu and yes you are so right about the higher power. He gave me the opportunity to be able to pay for her flight home to spend with her family and if it wasn't for the blessing I wouldn't have been able to do it. By staying clean I am able to keep giving back to others that were there for me through the bad times. I hope and pray for all to someday find the serenity that I am bless with by being clean. And it is one day at a time. Thanks Again Everyone and I am bless because My God showed me the way to this site and you all are Great in my eyes!!!!

deleted_user 06/12/2009

Good for you. Seldom help themselves in getting back to normal life. You must be proud that you have the guts of doing that. I would like to suggest that you also attend intervention services which you can learn lots of new ideas. http://www.interventiontoday.com

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