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How can I stop smoking crack without going to rehab

I have been smoking crack since December of 2004 and I can't seem to quit. I can't say anything to my family and I have no close friends so I am looking for advice from this community. I can stay clean for 3 days, then all of a sudden I am wanting to use without being aware of the relapse until It's too late and I can't stop myself.
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I really have never done anything like that i dont know but quiting is the best way back
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Hello and welcome to the forum.
You have take the first step and I want to commend you for that.  You found a place that can offer support and it will take a lot of that for you to be able to fight this thing.
It is going to take knowledge and strength to fight this so keep an open mind and ask questions.
Some knowledge:
It actually is not a relapse unless you have been clean for a lengthy time according to the newest information that is available to us.  You should just consider it continued using instead of relapse.  I had to accept this as well.
I can imagine that you have struggled keeping this a secret from your family.  You likely consider your family the only ones that know you sometimes and your dealers and people you use with (if any) the only ones that understand you at other times.  You would be right on both accounts.  It takes bridging that gap to find peace.  We can help.
Some strength:
You need to start with flushing your pipes, or other using material.  Then delete your contacts that you get the crack from.  If you feel that you need to use that is the time to come on here and ask for help.  It is not the time to call the dealer.  We will offer something that they cannot because what we give comes from the heart which is what got you here to begin with.  Your dealers want your money.  I would advise against believing anything you feel about the otherwise.
Although I would not advise feeling hatred or anger if you must feel that against your dealers for now that is ok.  In time you will not have to feel anything for them.
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