HI! My name is Leonardo and i'm an addict‪!‬

This document is a detailed and personal guide to addiction recovery, written by a recovering addict turned counselor. It describes a five-phase approach to overcoming addiction, focusing on substance dependencies, behaviors and the situations that serve as triggers for the consumption of chemical substances, both licit and illicit, used as an escape from reality, to achieve self-acceptance and social insertion. The author emphasizes the importance of recognizing this type of attitude as a health problem, in order to seek help and understand how the addiction mechanisms are activated and, based on this, propose the development of a personalized recovery plan. The guide describes specific steps for each phase: recognizing chemical dependency, including strategies for controlling cravings; building new routines and healthy habits; and how to build an emotional support network that allows the addict to deal with difficult emotions and cope with addiction.
This text highlights the ongoing nature of addiction recovery, recognizing the potential for relapse and offering guidance on how to manage it. The document aims to empower individuals struggling with addiction by providing a framework for understanding, navigating and ultimately overcoming their challenges.