I applaud you for getting through those years of your life. As a former psych nurse who worked with addicts of all kinds I know how difficult it it for people to escape that circle of addiction. Honestly I think I could count the successes on one hand in 5 years.

The system is broken and as you found out you had to find your own path to freedom. Congratulations and good luck here on Steemit. #HighFive