After I was abducted and extorted from in 2022, I turned to drugs to escape the fear, scars and trauma I was in.

From then till the end of 2023, I had sold off a lot of my properties and almost had nothing. I was close to being homeless.

I have been off crack- for 3 months now and it’s been the toughest three months. Lately I have been having increased cravings. I been fighting but it’s hard.

I have tried changing environment but it seems crack dealers are in every city, what do I do?

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Go to places you are less likely to encounter dealers. Dealers on street corners don't do business in the best neighborhoods. If spot somebody selling turn around and walk away from them. The closer you get the more tempted you become. It's hard, but think of what you stand to lose.

I am so sorry to hear that you have been through all this OP. Thank you for sharing this with us. It does get easier but I know how you are feeling right now. Definitely stay away from anywhere that has easy access to drugs.

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