I started using drugs at an early age. It seemed like the missing link in my personality. It felt almost normal to me. My addiction got ugly real quick. When I was 18 years old I tried moving to california. I ended back in new york a year later doing the same thing. I didnt feel pressure from friends because I turned them on. I ended up in rehab at age 25. This was my intro to some harder drugs. The next 3 years was a living hell. I eventually started going to a 12 step fellowship and started learning how to live clean and sober. My first day clean I weighed 12olbs and a 26" waist (im 5'9") I was dying. Today Im 180lbs and in great shape. I share this so if anyone is addicted they can see that there is HOPE. We do recover. thanks, Peter