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My name is Shannon. I'm a 23 year old female. I'm here for support and to share my stories and help with others who need it. I used to be a drug addict... read more

My name is Shannon. I'm a 23 year old female. I'm here for support and to share my stories and help with others who need it. I used to be a drug addict for years. Heroin was my drug of choice. I used 2 to 4 grams a day which is too much for a 115lb girl. I'm now sober and loving life. I found a great doctor who put me on Suboxone and I've been on that for a little over a year. When I first started I never took it serious because I was not ready to quit. I was in an abusive relationship and have grown up surrounded by every type of abuse(physical, sexual, emotional). Numbing myself seemed to be the only thing that kept me going. I put myself and my family through hell by ending up in the ER 5 or 6 times from an overdose or injecting something bad, etc. I've cost them so much money and pain, it almost seems unreal that I could have done all that to my loved ones. I've lived and breathed it all. About six months ago I decided to quit once and for all and haven't looked back. I realized I was destroying my family, friends, and myself. I was barely alive. Now it has been about 7 months that I have been clean and doing really well on my Suboxone treatment. I have a wonderful doctor who will be a lifetime friend. I started out taking 4 pills of 8mg/2mg tablets and over the year I've managed to get down to just 1mg of the strips. My goal is to be completely done by March. I am leaving to volunteer abroad in Ecuador for 24 weeks. I want to give back what god has given to me, a second chance. I have used and been addicted to almost every drug out there. Opiates, meth, benzos, alcohol, ecstasy, and pretty much any other pill I could get my hands on. I have come a long way and I'm proud to say no and be ok with staying true to my story and my struggle to live a normal happy life. I believe if I can overcome all the darkness and evil that I've put myself in, than anyone can do it. Please talk to me if you ever have any questions. I know I'm not the smartest person or a doctor but I can tell you my own personal stories and how I've overcome my issues with abuse. Everyone needs support and someone to relate to. Like many others, my friends and family don't understand my addiction or the point of Suboxone. Many people think it's a horrible drug and even more addicting. Suboxone, and my amazing doctors saved my life and I believe if you are serious about quitting any drug and take this medication as you are supposed to then it can be a great advantage to you. I have managed to go from 32mgs down to 1mg in less than a year and I was an extreme user for years. I'm proud to say that I'm sober, I'm proud to share my stories with others who are struggling to quit. And I think everyone of you out there trying to make a better life for yourselves should be just as proud. Take life one day at a time and be thankful that you're still here and conquered something so huge. I hope that my advice will help you in any way. If anything just give you hope. I'm not a doctor so you should always talk to your doctor before taking just anyone's advice on the internet but I do think it's helpful to share your stories with others, give hope and find a good support group. Thank you for reading. I kind of ramble a lot so if you have any questions feel free to ask. You have the power and the strength to achieve anything. Look inside yourself and realize you're so much better than drugs, abuse, or whatever your struggle may be. Love yourself always and realize there's so many people out there that want to give their support and help and see you succeed.