Well,
Here I am. I've been working in Law Enforcement for 5 years. I've spent the marjoity on patrol and a quarter of a year working narcotics.
I started dipping about a year and a half ago under the stigma that all the guys who are here, and are "good cops", dip and HAVE been dipping for 15-20 years with no issues. I figured "Well shit, I might as well toss one in too, right?"
I've tried to quit probably 4-7 times in the past year, but going back saying "I don't NEED it, I just like dipping" or "I'll only do it while I'm at work."
I then have found myself using the excuse "I only dip because I'm training a rookie and it's stressful and I need to stay up".
I had started going through a log about every 3 days. It was out of control. I cut it down to about a can every two days, but decided I will not be bringing the habbit into the new year.
The hardest part about the quit is, all the guys I work with daily dip CONSTANTLY. It makes it an extremely hard quitting environment when partnered with the stress of the job and everyone doing it.
Definitely looking for someone I can share my plight with and can provide some support!
