My story of addiction has two primary messages, both of which I share with you to help decrease the stigma of this horrific disease. The first is that addiction is an equal opportunity destroyer. It can affect the doctor. The lawyer. The professor. The businessman. Your family member. YOU. It knows no political, economic, social, religious or education status. The demon of addiction can manifest in anyone – no matter who they are. The second message is best summed up by a quote from J.K. Rowling, with a Dr. D addition – “Rock bottom is simply the place you decide to stop digging, and the foundation upon which you begin to rebuild your life.”
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