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Trust Me Still, Doctor: A Personal Journey Through the Struggle with Addiction

Griffin Mitchell

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In the depths of addiction, I lost everything: my job, my family, my home. I was alone, broken, and desperate. But I never gave up hope. I knew that I could recover, and I was determined to do whatever it took to get my life back.

Trust Me, I'm (Still) a Doctor

by Phil Hammond

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Language	:	English
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This book is my story. It is a story of addiction, recovery, and hope. I share my experiences in the hope that it will help others who are struggling with addiction. I want to show them that recovery is possible, no matter how far they have fallen.

The Depths of Despair

My addiction began innocently enough. I was prescribed opioids after a surgery, and I quickly became hooked. I loved the way they made me feel: relaxed, happy, and content. But as my addiction progressed, my life began to fall apart.

I lost my job because I was too high to function. I neglected my family and friends. I spent all my money on drugs. I was spiraling out of control.

One day, I hit rock bottom. I was arrested for possession of drugs. I lost everything: my job, my family, my home. I was alone, broken, and desperate.

The Road to Recovery

After my arrest, I knew that I needed help. I checked into a rehab center, and I began the long road to recovery.

Recovery was not easy. I had to face my addiction head-on. I had to learn to live without drugs. I had to rebuild my life from scratch.

But I never gave up hope. I knew that I could recover, and I was determined to do whatever it took to get my life back.

Hope for the Future

Today, I am sober and clean. I have a job, a home, and a family. I am grateful for every day that I am sober. I know that I could not have done it without the help of others.

I share my story in the hope that it will help others who are struggling with addiction. I want to show them that recovery is possible, no matter how far they have fallen.

If you are struggling with addiction, please know that you are not alone. There is help available. You can recover. You can get your life back.