Alcohol and drug addiction have destroyed more lives and families than anything I have ever seen. From a personal perspective, I saw it destroy the life of my father and our family while I was growing up. Shortly after experimenting with alcohol and drugs for myself at age 15, I became addicted. As a matter of fact, my addictions were so strong, that I dropped out of high school my senior year so I could drink and use full-time.
From the time I was 18, until I was 32 years old, I sank deeper and deeper into alcoholism and drug addiction. My disease destroyed every personal and family relationship I had. It cost me every job I ever got. And it left me clinically diagnosed as helpless and hopeless.
Somewhere along the line, I had become a chronic alcoholic. There was only so much I could drink, so I used drugs to enhance my condition. The whole time I was slipping into a very serious depression that led me to believe I was as hopeless as the doctors had said.
But, all that has changed! I was fortunate to discover a way out. I learned that I was not hopeless. Since April 25, 1986, I have not had any alcohol or drugs. I can say to you, today, that I am a recovered alcoholic/drug addict! Since my sobriety began, I have been married over 18 years, I have 4 wonderful children and the life I never dreamed was possible for the drunk that I was.
It did not come easy, but thank God it was simple. I was taught from day one that I had to follow "a few simple rules". It was within this new outline for living that I found my recovery. I also am thankful that I met a few men who had already recovered and they were willing to share with me their understanding of recovery from alcoholism and that is what I want to do with you.
My desire for you is that you will experience the recovery that I have. Becoming Well Now is the first step to freedom from the bondage of addiction and to the life you have always wanted. Won't you join me in discovering a life you thought was reserved only for others?
Becoming a part of this approach to wellness and recovery is easy. Please go to the Recovery Resources page and order the free CD entitled Robert's Story. Upon listening, you will relate to Robert's experiences growing up, moving into his addictions, his failure and plunge into chronic usage and ultimately his recovery over alcoholism, drug addiction, gambling and other addictive behaviors.
Whether you are the person addicted or the loved one of who suffers from addiction Robert's Story will encourage and inspire you. Recovery is a journey and Becoming Well Now is about that journey.
