I need lots of opinions guy, help me out

[Slim_Shady]

I'm on my 19th day and i still feel great, no urges. I have a friend in town, and we may get together and play poker. We usually have a beer or two while playing. My problem has been Vicodine, I've never had an alcohol problem in my life, nor do i crave it. I rarley drank during my Vicodine years anyway. I Feel that I'm strong enough to have a drink and be fine, but i don't wanna make a dumb mistake. What do u guys think?

[dominosarah]

Just keep your Guard Up.  

[Slim_Shady]

Great advice, thank u so much sara

[dominosarah]

The important thing now is you are no longer abusing the pills.  You cant go back and relive those years, all you can do now is remember where you came from and to not repeat the past.  Its all about the journey now, not the destination~~sara

[Slim_Shady]

As far as my real problem? Never felt better, I'm now feeling comfortable doing everything that I used to need Vicodine to do. I'm actually very ashamed that i wasted 5 years of my life abusing pills. F**k Vicodine and all my dealers that enabled me all those years. I've overcome some major adversities in my, but this is my coup de grace.

[dominosarah]

Good job on abstaining!!!  How are you feeling otherwise?

[Slim_Shady]

Well I stayed away from the beer last night, to be honest, I don't really feel like I've accomplished anything cuz I've never been a drinker. It just doesn't do it for me. But i guess you're right Sara, why bother risking the grief.

[dominosarah]

We are very pro sex here!!  You wont hear any of us telling you to stay away from that!!  lol

Just be very careful about the alcohol.  I told you about that last night.  It is very common to switch addictions and alcohol has a way of sneaking up on us.  Just trying to save you some grief and pain.....sara

[Slim_Shady]

Then again, sex is considered an addiction these days, plz tell me I don't have to give that up too, cuz relapse here i come if so.

[avisg]

As at the beach says unfortunately cross addiction happens alot .That's why recovery care is so important helps you figure out your triggers and can help you realize how easy it can be to hope for one addiction to the next.

[ThisCantSuckForever]

This is really interesting to me, and something I've been thinking about lately. Like you, Slim_Shady, I've never had any trouble with anything other than Vicodin. I've been avoiding coffee and alcohol just because my stomach's been finicky during WD, but it never dawned on me to cut out all generally recognized addictive substances for any major length of time. It makes me wonder when people decide they're "safe", if ever, and what from.

I'm not arguing atthebeach's comment. She's got a really good point. It just makes me think. Sorry for the mild derail. :)

[Slim_Shady]

Sounds like great advice, thank u very much, i think I'll stay away.

[atthebeach]

even if you never like alcohol before or have been able to "control it" many  times there is cross addiction if you drink you will get a buzz and then you could become a drinker. also many times drinking is a trigger to then want to go back to your doc. i would avoid the beer. just saying......

[Slim_Shady]

I thought about that, but i have absolutely no way of getting any tonight. I deleted all Vicodine contacts, texts and #'s from my call history. None in the house and no scripts

[ThisCantSuckForever]

I love poker. I hope you're able to get together. :)

Personally? I'd avoid the booze because it could weaken your resolve. If you have ANY way of getting Vicodin that night, you could be asking for trouble. Otherwise, I think you'll be okay. But I'm only on Day 4, so I could be talking out of my a$$. If others think my suggestion is out to lunch and that you shouldn't risk it regardless, you'd probably be best to listen to them. :)