From Chado....for the better....

[Chado1]

Best of luck buddy! Realize it or not but you are already half way on beating this stuff by first and foremost realizing and admiting that you have the problem.. It takes a man to realize that he has the problem but an even bigger man to step up to the plate and do something about it.. You will be in my thoughts and prayers throughout this entire battle and I will be waiting on ya to post again and give us a heads up in 3 weeks! Take care and stay safe my friend!

Thanks for the concern TMAC...most appreciated!!!

[Chado1]

Chado1-----I showed this to my Son, who has a Masters and a PHD in Pyscology and Counseling.......This is what he does for a living, and specializes in "Child" Pyscology, and he made the following statement.........

"The fact you're not in "Denial", and readily agreed to counseling and therapy, you're more than 1/2 way there to beating this addiction...........

I'm glad to see someone as young as yourself, recognize the apparent problem, face it, resolve some issues, and become a "LifeTime" winner.........You're on your way........

Keep us posted of your progress, as we do sincerely care, and use the Forum, and the Family, to have someone to talk with....as you'll notice, all that responded, embraced your problem with you, and offered their support.......

Hang in Chado1....we're with ya.......kapt

PS---you could probably pass a "drug test" lot's easier than my Rum drinking addicted Krew on the Ship.....ha ha

Thanks Kaptain.....appreciate the kind words!!!

[Chado1]

Chado1 I Will Pray For You, I Know For A Fact That Prayer Helps Thanks For Letting Us All Know, It Helps Believe Me I Know. You Will Be In My Families Prayers And Thoughts At All Times.

Remember If God Leads You TO It God Will See You Through It
Love John Thames And Family

Thanks for keeping me in your prayers jt!!!

[Chado1]

We'd definitely miss your hockey plays, Chado, but please focus on your rehab. That's what is important right now. congratulations on a positive, monumental life-changing decision. I wish you nothing but success.

Thanks garth....your concern is most appreciated!!!

[Chado1]

Chado, the number one reason I moved to Ca. was to get away from that stuff. For the last 25 years, I would go out either after work on Friday, or after golf on Sat. and party half the night away. Was in the hospital twice for almost having a heart attack and developed acid reflux from it going down my esophagus.
I almost lost my family as well.
People have said that I am 2 different people, Pgh Chuck and Ca Chuck. But the bottom line is the Pgh Chuck didn't give a shit about anything and blew lots of $$$ on gambling, partying and everything else in his life, and lived a reckless life. He needed the attention 24-7 in everything he did. Lucky for me I was strong enough to fight the drug off all week and never missed a day of work.

Ca. Chuck on the other hand is a guy who took control of his life and is now just this conservative Dad, who has everything in life to look forward to. Family, retirement in a few years to name a few. I can look at myself in the mirror right now and see a better man.

I see GoldenGreek as a younger version of myself, especially when he brags and has a 10 inch signature with the biggest letters he could get in it. I tracked him the last 2 months and he padded his records by over 40 units, just like I did. I truley wanted to have a truce with him, but he is out of control right now, just like I was. Some day he will also grow up and realize, that there is more in life than posting on an internet forum.

I made a lot of enemies over the years and wish I could take it all back, but I can't. But all I know is that I have change my life into a more stable one, and found out who my true friends are, by the one's who continue to call me, even when living on the opposite side of the USA. God and Family will always be there, if you let them.

Take care and just get well.

Thanks for sharing chuck!!!

[Chado1]

I have earned my title of drugstuntman by sampling many of the substances man had discovered over the years, but I am quite thankful that coke has never got a grip on me. It takes a brave man to step up like you have Chado and you need to keep this as a priority in your life. Take the time you need to realize what is important and know that all the sacrifice will be worth it in the end. Best of luck.

Totally agree and thanks for the concern!!!

[Chado1]

I am also around your age(25) Chad and used the drug recreationally when I was in college but could see my self starting to become addicted and luckily had the willpower to stop before the addiction grew. I commend you greatly for stepping up the the plate and realizing that you need help. While you are away I would recomend that you just forget about gambling and let the treatment work for you.

Good luck in all you do and hope you hit your "game of a lifetime".

Rob(rdizzle)

Thanks rob.....glad that you got out before you got too deep into it because it doesnt take long. Also thanks for your concern!!!

[Chado1]

chado-i'm sure your not the only guy on the site with some addiction problems,if you can do this at a young age and STICK-MEANING STAY SOBER-it will be the best move you've ever made in your life,don't fight it for years like some of us have done,when it all comes down to the end-the only things that mean a DAMN ARE your family and friends-i can tell you from experience,they are very hard to hold on to if your under the grips of addiction-HOPE WITH ALL MY HEART THIS WORKS OUT FOR YOU BROTHER-SINCERELY IRONCHUNG !!

Thanks chunger....aprreciate the opinion and concern....!!

[Chado1]

Chado, just saw this post. Hope you can beat this addition and get back to a clean life. Glad you realized this problem before you got evicted or fired from your job. Takes a big man to admit this problem and to take this big step. Wish you nothing but the best and we'll all be here when you get out.

Thanks MN....really appreciate it...I am VERY glad that I did it before it was too late!!!

[Chado1]

Chado,
I wish you the best of luck my friend. I have no idea of what it must be like (I only drink a lot of beer), so I will just leave it at that.

If you ever need anything, get my addy and let me know.

Talk to you soon at playoff time!!

Thanks for your concern zeib!!!

[Chado1]

Good Luck Chado on the game of the lifetime in getting clean and staying that way. I'll be praying for your recovery my friend. God Bless

Thanks a bunch Leroy.....and thanks for your prayers!!!

[Chado1]

Best of luck CHADO and i know you won't see this till you get out. When I came back to BC I posted saying I have been away for awhile and that was because of alcohol. I was involved in a crash last March and went through a similar situation. I could blame everything of why I got addicted to alcohol...divorce, bad relationships, childhood etc...It all comes down to you and realizing the problem..We all have addictive personalities to some point. Mine was alcohol, gambling and women. I have lost many good friends and wives over it. I am currently enrolling in a SCRAM program where it monitors your alcohol 24-7 so I can start getting my son as she is using this dui/accident as far as she can...I have a great job and this was my bottom for me..spent 10 days in jail...judge gave me 40 but with the condition of rehab those were suspended. It is a long road my friend and a tough one at that. One day at a time my brother, one day at a time. I wish you the best and if you ever need to reach out please let Spark know he has my email...GOD BLESS CHADO!!

Thanks for sharing bryce...means a lot....yea nothing good comes out of it....all bad things like you said....and also it is funny what you say about the "been away for awhile" cuz that it what I would say too and it was also a lie as I was on a cocaince binge and staying up for days....and yes...one day at a time...that is the way it has to be said so that it doesnt become overwhelming!!! Thanks for your blessing buddy!!!

[Chado1]

good luck to you CHAD,its a very tough thing but i think you can beat it if you want to,remember it has to be for you and only you for it to work

Thanks sea....you are right....because people that do it for others or that are forced or whatever dont suceed...this IS for me!!!

[Spark]

Great to see you back Chado ... We certainly missed you around here buddy ... Good Luck to you as always my friend ,,

[Chado1]

Chado, just to let you know that it is possible, I am clean and sober now 22 years on April 17th!! Not bragging, just letting you know that if I can do it, you can do it. You just have to give up control to the Big Guy upstairs and the rest just falls into place. It gets easier as time goes on, but you always have to stay aware that you will always have the addiction...

GL and God be with you..

Mike

PS. Wayne, your story was heart-rendering. Takes courage and true caring to share that with us. Thank you.

Thanks Mike and that is not bragging that something that you should be extremely happy for everyday!!! 22 years WOW I am envious of that...you have more years of sobriety than I have lived. I hope that when I am 43 I will be able to say the same thing as you....and yes my "higher power" is who I need to look to for support all the time!!! Thanks for sharing and congrats on a great sober life!!!