You didn’t wake up one morning, and decide to be an alcoholic or a drug addict. It isn’t what you dreamed of growing up to be when you were in grade school. It is something that happens gradually, the sum of many small decisions that eventually lead to a big problem. May be you experimented with drugs or alcohol at a party or a get together with friends. You took that first sip or that first hit just to fit in, and didn’t think much of it. Then it happened again. And again, and again, and again. Then one day, you woke up needing a fix or a drink just to feel normal.
Maybe you’re feeling more than a little bit jealous right about now. You look around at your friends who were at those parties and they’re not bottoming out the way you are. They don’t need another drink just to make it through the day without throwing up. Some of it’s genetics, some of it is bad luck, and some of it is your own recklessness, but now you’re in this situation and no amount of willpower can get you out of it. You need help.
If you have developed a drug abuse problem or alcoholism, your best bet for a full recovery and freedom from relapse is to check yourself into a reputable drug treatment center or alcohol treatment center. These treatment programs offer you a place where you can work with other recovering addicts to overcome your addiction. Others who have experienced your pain, your problems and know how you feel and what you’re going through.
Treatment centers also have professional staff, not just peers. Medical staff, counseling staff, and psychological professionals  are available to help you with your problem, even if it is complicated by a dual diagnosis.