So - the first thing to do is to STOP USING drugs or alcohol. How can someone do that?
The most important thing
is to TAKE ACTION NOW. Don't just leave it for another day - or nothing will happen - just like all the other times when vague promises didn't work.
Even if you feel that you only have the beginnings of a drug problem - ACT NOW! Because it gets worse
and I'm not kidding. It will get worse unless you take action.
Coming off drugs is not too hard. Usually, you'll only feel a sort of mental confusion for a few days. There are a few exceptions to this. If you've been using alcohol, barbiturates or tranquillizers regularly, it's best if you stop taking them under medical supervision. Go and see a doctor and ask for help. The physical withdrawal from these drugs can be dangerous.
You'll probably get cravings for your drug(s) for a while. This is normal. These feelings will pass - so don't act on them. Put it off. Say to yourself "I won't use now - but I might tomorrow" - or in two hours - or in 10 minutes. You can live for 10 minutes, 2 hours or one day without drugs. Then you can do it again!
Now - remember this
it's important if you want to stop and stay stopped:
It's very difficult to do this on your own
You'll need help and support. Here's where to find it . . .