Recovery Story - Denis
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How did your addictive behaviour develop?
From Age 18 onwards in higher education, pastimes and with friends it was the acceptable weekend thing to do, to meet up in pubs and drink to excess. This was the belief that what having a good time was all about! Through early twenties a culture of meeting in pubs with peers and work colleagues in S. Wales, it was the “norm” to meet up after work for a couple of drinks during the week. I realise now that the people around me at the time all had drinking problems to varying degrees.
Then early married life, drinking revolved around food and entertaining, meeting up with family and like minded friends. Wine with every occasion which always ended in drinking too much. I began to develop secretive...
Corporal Jones CW Op Signals Recon 69 North Irish Horse Signal Sqdn
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The veterans meetings have helped me so much since I joined 6 weeks ago. I have been battling addiction for years and have tried various groups and therapies but none worked. Just like my time in the RAF, I've had so much support and advice from my fellow veterans.
I have learned from the meetings using the SMART recovery process which is CBT led, that I am empowered, rather than powerless to succeed in my recovery. I also look forward to the meetings due to the camaraderie and the good banter between the group.
I'd recommend this recovery programme to any veteran who has substance misuse problems and wants to turn their lives around. The Vets meeting gives me the feeling of being back with loyal friends who have your back at all times;...
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