Dear Addict

HOWDY and WELCOME!!!!!!!!!! Nice to know you're not alone isn't it!
Thanks for dropping in, I promise it's quite a ride, buckle up, I also promise it's a safe trip.

Today's issue;

>what is Dear Addict? >where is Dear Addict? >What is an Addict? > who the heck is Kim Gray? > How can you tell if you're an Addict? > Drug Facts and Stats this issue; crack cocaine > and who is Jeanne? Lastly, content Index/Subject matter for next issue, including questions and answers.

Let's go;

What is Dear Addict?

A weekly column on Mondays with a variety of recovery and educational subject matter that focuses on the solutions for anyone who is or has been directly effected in some way by the disease of alcoholism and drug addiction. Take what helps and leave the rest. Recovery is a Personal, Individual Journey and different for everyone.

Dear Addict lives through your participation and comments, through your input and suggestions, in an open, safe and, if desired, anonymous forum. Identities are irrelevant.

If you are suffering from addiction or someone you care about is, you're home. We're here to share with each other our experience, strength and hope.

Recovery is possible, but not alone. Talk to me, talk to each other, talk to us. Just talk. (and no talking to yourself doesn't count - I know, I tried that one a lot)

If you read no further, than HEAR this; you are NOT alone, I repeat you are NOT alone, I promise.

Finally, we're here, starting to make a difference, together. Thanks to you.

Where is Dear Addict

Well isn't that just ridiculous, if you didn't know, you wouldn't be nodding your heads right now agreeing. First, there is my email at dearaddict@gmail.com where you can direct your comments/questions and any news good or bad. Really great news, we have a website (in development - I've requested the express design) at www.dearaddict.ca (please hurry up guys we're in major need of some color) You can go there now and you'll find helpful resources - if you need more help, talk to me.

Ok let's start talking;

What is an Addict?