Breaking Free: The Benefits and Process of Abstinence and Quitting Addiction for a Healthier Life

Jazz Parks
6 min readMay 10, 2023
Photo by Marcos Paulo Prado on Unsplash

I used to drown myself in alcohol and drugs. Large, copious amounts of alcohol and drugs. To numb the pain, think less, feel less. Or so I thought. But now, after seeking sobriety, I’ve learned that partaking in drugs and excessive drinking gave the opposite effects. I identified by my thoughts and felt more pain than many…

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Jazz Parks

I believe that life is about finding joy through passion, purpose, and being compassionate towards others.