Seeing is believing...

"When we saw others solve their problems by a simple reliance upon the Spirit of the Universe, we had to stop doubting the power of God. Our ideas did not work. But the God idea did." ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, We Agnostics, Page 52~

Regardless of the type of program you end up staying with, it is important to meet regularly with with others who are in recovery for your type of addiction. In the beginning it is best to meet several times a week for added strength and encouragement. Just seeing those who are successful in recovery is enough reason to be there yourself, it gives you the hope and the promise that things will all work out for good if you stick with it. I know we are an odd lot, especially when you first start going to meetings, but we all mean well and know exactly where you are or have been. The longer to meet with us, the more you will come to like, enjoy, and trust us. We only mean well, we just have a weird way of showing it - but we want to help you. Helping you also helps us get stronger and more recovered ourselves. So do it for you, and us.