Hi.

Here's just some (cathartic?) feedback to you recent column...

I am there. Using. "Controlling" it. So far. I am not deceiving myself by saying that I am not/cannot be(come) addicted. I enjoy it. I have done the recovery route (alcohol, anyway), so I know when I am lying to myself and others. I know that there are consequences. I say that Tina hasn't had an effect on personal relationships with family and friends (just as I did with alcohol) and I know that is untrue. I see my bank accounts and know that things aren't the same as a few short months ago. I wake up at different times each day, sleep through entire days, am late to work. A memo came out at my job referring to drug use; with such a small staff, I know it was specifically directed at me. Next step: recovery again. I thank God for getting me in trouble w/alcohol and showing me the 12-step route. At least I know there is a way out. I hope I can do the right thing. Soon..

Whew. Thanks for your thought-provoking article.

JR