T.I.M.E.
"This I Must Earn"

there is no shortcut to overcoming an addiction to drugs/alcohol.
life is just life. if we choose to continue our addiction about life stuff it's about excuses to use, not reasons.

for those of us who have been addicted there are prices we pay:
LOSS OF LIFE-DEATH
loss of self.
loss of loved ones and friends.
not living life but "living" oblivious to life.
financial ruin
jail
needle users-serious health related problems.
loss of emotions/numb.
inability to be honest with one's self.
ETC. ETC. ETC.

R.I.P. best friend mary jane. age 45, mother of 5 children.
there are many more i knew.

this is just my opinion. i've seen or experienced the above listed and more. i've lost very good friends who chose to "live" life addicted...overdose, suicide, vehicular homicide/penitientiary time, loss of family relations, monetary loss. if we want to "escape" by using/drinking we may escape for good. if we can't accept life on life's terms and take responsibility for our actions we are doomed for failure.
i'm forever grateful i chose LIFE.