I was in denial. I called an old dealer friend, and before I knew it, I was wasted again. I started missing days of work, getting high on the job . . . I relapsed a few times before I finally quit and stayed off drugs. John, age 32 service manager Using alcohol and other drugs can lead to addiction.
Addictions are chronic diseases.
Chronic means that once you have the disease, you will have to live with it for the rest of your life. However, with treatment you can control the disease and live a healthy and productive life. Millions of Americans are now recovering from alcohol and other drug addictions. Their lives are back on track. You can join them.