I know that I'm an addict and this thought terrifies me

I'm in my early thirties and have had a challenging childhood and teenage years. To cope with my struggles, I turned to medication and now find myself classified as a drug addict. This morning, I woke up feeling absolutely terrible after taking some pills last night and couldn't help but wonder where my life is headed. It's a frightening thought.

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