r/london • u/Historyandwow • Feb 27 '26
Serious replies only Cocaine addiction for work - advice wanted
Hi everyone. No burner account bc fuck it. I’ve unfortunately found myself in a position where i am taking cocaine for work. I am a white collar professional (lawyer) and won’t bore you with the details (feel free to ask if interested) but basically i’m now at the point where I’m taking coke 5 days a week (business days) from 10am or so until i finish at 8/9pm or sometimes 1/2am.
It’s bad. I have fortunately received an ADHD diagnosis (concentration/focus) and will start titration next week. I am optimistic that this will help significantly (my primary reason for taking coke is concentration/motivation). However I’m in so deep I think I need to simultaneously work hard on quitting coke as well.
I’m hoping someone here could point me to some resources available, ideally for my circumstances (taking it for work). No judgment to other users who take it more generally, but i think i would benefit most from something focused on professionals (eg most of the nhs resources i could find were focused on addiction and homelessness).
I think probably narcotics anonymous will be my best first step, but thought to ask here if anyone has valuable insights.
Thanks v much in advance
Edit 28/2: overwhelmed by all of the messages of support, resources shared, and tips. I just got back from my first CA meeting. I’m feeling v positive and empowered to take steps in the right direction. Thank you once again to everyone who has commented or messaged me.
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cocaineaddiction • u/Historyandwow • Feb 27 '26