I Am Struggling With Multiple Addictions and Debt

I have struggled with several addictions for years: gambling, pornography, compulsive sex, excessive junk food and soft drinks, and misuse of loperamide. The situation has left me in debt and sometimes restless or violent when I need money to feed these habits. I feel like I work in vain because most of what I earn goes into servicing debt. Arrest, punishment, hunger and religious interventions have not changed me. I am only sober when I am broke. My family has turned away from me, and changing locations has not helped. Brothels, betting shops and online platforms are always within reach. Even when I stay indoors, other addictions take over. How do I begin a real recovery process and regain control of my life?

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