#19 106 Days Clean
#20 147 Days Clean From Meth
“We both started smoking ice in 2012 just after we were married. We already had 3 beautiful kids together and had everything, jobs, cars, a mortgage, a dog. And then ICE came and destroyed that, I was 20yrs old than. We lost it all but my children although I think I came close. We smoked for the next 2 years than started injecting. We moved from NSW to WA to try escape but that’s when it got worse. I had to make the choice between drugs/my husband or our children. He was not ready and I couldn’t do anything so I left him and came home to NSW with my kids. 2 weeks later he ended up in prison. On August 5th 2014 I decided to get clean and stay clean. I’m now almost 5 months clean and have my own house again, have my dog again, have my own car again, and have my children and my health, both mental and physical. Everyone who knows what I have been through these past 3 years tells me I’m looking fantastic and they are proud of me for making the change.”
#21 4 Years Clean From Meth And Opiates
“I was a hopeless drug addict for 15+ years. My d.o.c was meth and opiates. I was also an atheist. But in August 14, 2012 I hit my knees and begged God for forgiveness and saving. I am happy to say I am now 4 years clean and am also a worship leader at my church! God is so good!”
#22 10 Month Clean From Crystal Meth
“The difference between these two photos is only 11 months and a lot of hard work. I am 29 years old and i’m a recovering drug addict! I was bound by addiction for 16 years. In February 2014 my body began to give way for the last time – I almost lost my life to my ice. I fight for my life one day at a time! I praise God every day I wake up alive and every night that I am now clean! I now believe I am worthy of recovery and another chance at living a healthy lifestyle!”
#23 2 Years Clean
#24 29 Months Clean
#25 2 Years Clean
“This is 2 years after getting clean and staying clean. Never going back I have this little one to raise and be here for.”
#26 5 Months Clean From Heroin, Cocaine, Ecstasy
“I am 25 years old now. It all started back around 18-19 years old. That is when I first tried percocet. Since then I have been in and out of a few rehabs. Every time I went was because I depleted my families resources or wanted to get them off my back. But about 13 months ago, right after Valentine’s day last year is when I took a nose dive. I had upgraded from snorting percocets to snorting raw heroin around the age of 21. It lasted awhile. But as most people know, its innevitable that an addict will eventually move over to needles. It got even worse quick. First off I switched from raw heroin to scramble immediately. It was way cheaper and when it comes to IV use, it gives off a way better rush. This also resulted in become dope sick way quicker than before. I went from 185 to 148 pounds in about 3 months. Now I’m at this place in Baltimore. I’ve been here since I got out of jail and flew back in november. And life is really good. I know 5 months of clean time isn’t a lot… But it’s great for me. I’ve never ever had real time before. So this is awesome.”
At times, life can be tough. That’s just a fact. However, awareness of why one is having issues coping might be the answer to preventing any type of addiction from forming. Reach out to others if you’re struggling with drug addiction and know that you’re not alone.
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