Today is the first day of the New Year. I thought it would be good if we could do something new. I thought we could start a theme. Mondays could be all about informational articles on drugs, laws and all else that involves drugs and alcohol in the state of Texas. Wednesdays could be a sort of discussion panel on some of the news and headlines involving the seriousness of drug and alcohol situations. Fridays could be sort of a free for all with support, encouragement and optimism. It is a new year and this blogger if full of optimism. 

With that being said, how many of you are starting not only a new year but a new life free of drug and/or alcohol addiction? Congratulations! How many are perhaps just realizing that there is something missing or wrong and you want that new life without drugs controlling you? This is the perfect time to begin that new life.

It is not easy and any person who has ever had a drug or alcohol addiction and overcame it will tell you that. Your best bet is to get professional help in an environment that teaches you the tools you need to have a continually successful recovery. You will also learn what a support group is and that there are people out there who will help you even when you leave a treatment program.

Today is the first day of a new year and a new decade. Let it be the start of a new life, a second chance and do not come in third behind misery and depression. You can do it. Whether you are a Texan born and bred or any other fine young man or woman or teen from any state or country, look into your own eyes and the eyes of those who love you and you will see a person worth going the distance and fighting the fight for. Yes, you may have noticed there are a lot of cliches in this article, but it is a new year and why not go with the best cliches and an attitude filled with hope and optimism when it comes to a drug or alcohol addiction just as you would any other battle or resolution?

So while you have heard many times in many ways over the past few days the phrase Happy New Year, let it be added one more time in a setting that speaks truthfully, openly and honestly about drug addiction. Today is the first day of the rest o f your life. Make it the best year of your life as well. Happy New Year.

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1.   National lottery syndicate   |  Wednesday, 13 January 2010 at 3:35 pm

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