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Addiction & Recovery

applegrove

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12. I found quitting alcohol easier than quitting cigarettes.

Reply to irisblue (Reply #10)

Fri Mar 13, 2026, 04:18 PM

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Have you thought about GLP-1s like Wegovy or Ozempic? I know they reduce alcohol addiction and food consumption. But it is expensive. I've lost 46 pounds on it. I've been able to reduce my statins for cholesterol and get completely off type 2 diabetes medication. Win, win, win.

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Hugs, Irisblue. sheshe2 Friday #1

One minute at a time, Iris SheltieLover Friday #2

best wishes mike_c Friday #3

Welcome to sobriety. You are not alone on either count. applegrove Friday #4

Scream at me murielm99 Friday #8

Glad you are okay. Yes I will ask for your help if need be applegrove Friday #9

I never smoked. When I was maybe 5, I begged my father for a puff from an unfiltered Chesterfield. irisblue Friday #10

I found quitting alcohol easier than quitting cigarettes. applegrove Friday #12

a couple of things you can do that can change your well being LuvLoogie Friday #5

Hang in there, irisblue! MIButterfly Friday #6

Don't forget to stay hydrated... ultralite001 Friday #7

I got 3 bottles of water, 7 celery sticks to crunch on as I watch my Firefly DVDS irisblue Friday #11

Roger that... ultralite001 Friday #13