Too often in life we plan too many exit strategies.  We want to change.  We know the benefits to ourselves and others of the change.  We pay lip service to the change.  However we stop short of giving something 100% effort.  We plan in case it doesn't work out.  There is a subtle difference in our hearts though.  It is ok to have a back-up plan.  It is not ok to think "I probably won't succede, so I better have the next step planned when I fail."

If you really want to change in a drug and alcohol rehab program, burn your bridges on your way in.  Truly cut off any ties to drug and alcohol abuse PERMANENTLY.  Failure is not an option, can be more than just words.  When a step you take doesn not work, simply ask yourself what else can you do to achieve the desired result.  Tell the people whom you purchased drugs from that if they ever sell to you again your lawyer will tell the police of their activities.  Make it clear that you have moved to the non-drug using side of the street and you intend to stay there.  Tell your drug using friends that if they ever use in front of you, again you will turn them in.  Chances you may never see them again, but that may be the price of commitment. 

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