I know that essentially we each must decide for ourselves to stop using, but I was wondering if there is someone in particular or something for you that keeps you from using?

I did a consequences of using list recently under the advice of a counselor, and I couldn’t think of too many things. My life was **** before I started using. So many people seem to be able to say, I don’t want to lose my wife, my job, my friends, etc. I hate my job, I have no girlfriend, nothing really that has helped me to stop using except my own desire to be clear headed.

I guess my question essentially is, what do you replace that gaping hole with after the substance is gone?