How I Quit Weed, Cigarettes, and Alcohol

I never imagined I would be someone who had to quit anything.

It all started innocently — just a little fun with friends.

We’d hang out, play cards, and smoke weed occasionally.

But what started as a way to relax soon became an addiction that took over my life.

The Start of My Addiction

At first, it was just weed with friends, then, cigarettes became a daily habit.

Eventually, I found myself smoking 15 joints a day, every day.

Weekends meant alcohol, and before I knew it, I was a full-time addict — weed, cigarettes, and booze.

The Decision to Quit Alcohol

The first thing I decided to quit was alcohol.

I came up with a plan — one I don’t recommend to anyone, but it worked for me.

I bought five bottles of wine, invited three of my friends to the beach, and told one of them to be the designated driver.

The idea was to drink and smoke until I physically couldn’t stand it anymore.

I rolled 20 joints and started drinking bottle after bottle.

By the time I got to the fourth bottle, my body had had enough. I felt sick, throwing up repeatedly.

I could barely see or think straight, my friend drove me home, and the entire ride, I was still vomiting.

That was my breaking point with alcohol, from that day on, the smell of it made me sick. I haven’t touched it since.

Letting Go of Weed

Two years later, I decided to stop smoking weed, this part happened almost by accident.

One night, I went out to a public park with friends, we sat down, and I realized I had forgotten my weed at the park.

When I went back to look for it, it was gone.

At first, I was upset, but as the night went on, I just smoked cigarettes, by morning, I realized something — I had actually slept well, and I didn’t crave weed as much as I thought I would.

That small experience gave me the push I needed to quit, little by little, I cut back on smoking weed until I finally stopped altogether.

The Final Challenge: Quitting Cigarettes

The hardest part of this journey was quitting cigarettes.

Unlike alcohol or weed, there wasn’t a big moment or incident that forced me to stop.

It took discipline, patience, and a lot of focus.

But after years of trying, I finally let go of that addiction too.

Three Years Sober

Now, I’ve been sober for three years, no more weed, no more cigarettes, no more alcohol.

I feel healthier than I ever have before, both physically and mentally.

This journey wasn’t easy, but it was worth it.

If I can do it, anyone can.

Sobriety has given me a new life, and I plan on keeping it that way.

In future stories, I’ll share more details about how I stayed focused and dealt with the cravings.

Quitting these substances was the best decision I ever made, and I hope my journey can inspire others.