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> [I believe I accepted the first hit of crack because I am an addict, and that's what addicts do. There was nothing…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ruben-castaneda/i-believe-i-accepted-the-first-hit-of-crack-because-i-am-an-addict/)

Ruben Castaneda

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> [No one can help an alcoholic or addict until he or she is ready to try to get better.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ruben-castaneda/no-one-can-help-an-alcoholic-or-addict-until-he-or-she-is-ready-to/)

Ruben Castaneda

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> [I believe I was born an addict, and alcoholic. The first time I drank alcohol, I just wanted more and more. During…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ruben-castaneda/i-believe-i-was-born-an-addict-and-alcoholic-the-first-time-i-drank/)

Ruben Castaneda

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## Other authors on Addict

## More by Ruben Castaneda

> [I believe I accepted the first hit of crack because I am an addict, and that's what addicts do. There was nothing extraordinary going…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ruben-castaneda/i-believe-i-accepted-the-first-hit-of-crack-because-i-am-an-addict/)

Ruben Castaneda

> [I know, and know of, people who said they have taken a hit of crack and never tried it again. I overheard one woman…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ruben-castaneda/i-know-and-know-of-people-who-said-they-have-taken-a-hit-of-crack-and/)

Ruben Castaneda

> [No one can help an alcoholic or addict until he or she is ready to try to get better.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ruben-castaneda/no-one-can-help-an-alcoholic-or-addict-until-he-or-she-is-ready-to/)

Ruben Castaneda

> [I believe I was born an addict, and alcoholic. The first time I drank alcohol, I just wanted more and more. During my teens…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ruben-castaneda/i-believe-i-was-born-an-addict-and-alcoholic-the-first-time-i-drank/)

Ruben Castaneda

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