Mike grew up suffering from ADHD and was pretty isolated and felt like he didn’t fit in at home or at school.  His parents had come from alcoholic homes and were unstable and unpredictable. Mike started drinking at about 14 years old and found that it allowed him to feel good, equal, relaxed and easy-going.

In his early 20’s Mike used amphetamines and alcohol regularly, but it was his access to quality spirits that really accelerated his progression into alcoholism. His relationships were difficult as he struggled with work, self-care and accommodation. Mike’s drinking increased during the 2020 Covid lockdown in Melbourne, then he found Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and was able to stay sober for short periods but couldn’t maintain it. He was eventually diagnosed with ADHD but unable to take ADHD medication because his drinking.

Mike’s friend in Narcotics Anonymous contacted him at a low point and convinced him to get back to AA meetings and this time he took sobriety more seriously.  Initially he denied being an alcoholic but eventually realized that the AA program made sense for how he could get back to feeling better about himself. Understanding the disease concept of alcoholism and with the help of AA members Mike lost the desire for alcohol quickly and started to enjoy life again, this time without alcohol. With the help of his ADHD meds and being sober his life is now great.

If you think that alcohol may be a problem then Alcoholics Anonymous could help you. Give them a call on 1300 222 222 or see their website aa.org.au.

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EVENT: 2022 AA National Convention with Al-Anon and Alateen participation.

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