By: mtewnew22

mtewnew22 — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:46:59 +0000

Wow! That is such an open question!? Are you asking for someone you love or yourself? When it is a loved one; It is hard in many ways, you must learn to have very clear boundaries for yourself and how you will no longer accept nor will you help them in regards to any of their drug use. There is also usually some codependent issues that you may have with this person especially when they are very close to you! You have to practice "tough love" Even when this person in a parent or an adult and you are still a child. Sometimes you have to tell this person that you can no longer allow him to affect your life in so many negative ways because of the drug use. And that you will only be around them when they are sober. Most the time when you make that clear to someone abusing drugs, you will see this person try to spend less and less time around you. Or they will avoid you when they are using and this may hurt but, be strong and realize that being an addict is most of the time not a CHOICE! If you are the one that is abusing drugs> Well you can turn to many different kinds of help with your problem. Thankfully, in this day and time you can even look in the news paper and phone book for local help in your hometown. Please understand that there are many reasons why people are or become addicts to illegal and legal drugs. Some people are predestined to become an addict due to the drug use or addiction that is in their family. They can take their first drink or hit that is it!!! They are hooked and can’t seem to understand how or why but, they can’t function without that same intoxication everyday. Others may use or drink for fun or just once in a while. But, there is on guarantee when it comes to using drugs or other addictive substances= This is that there is like an invisible line that is drawn, and once you do cross that line, you can’t go back! You are suddenly a different person. All the things that were once important are always second or last on the list now. After all you are constantly chasing that high… I hope that you realize that more than anything that you are not alone in this struggle, weather you are the one using or the one who has a loved one who is using. Check out counseling and your local 12 step programs= NA, AA, codependent meetings are usually pretty resourceful if you need to find Information about what help your community offers! Check out 12 steps on line get into a meeting online and ask for help there. Just reach out because a big part of sobriety for those of us who are in NA is giving back to the new comer. I will keep you in my prayers and believe that you will get the help you need. Remember! You can always turn to your church or your higher power too!!! Good Luck and God Bless…
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I am a Drug addict and I have strugled with my addictions for many years. I have been sober now for over 5 years and recently, my husband relapsed and I have been able to see the other side of living with someone who uses. Life can be a struggle sometimes but, you just need to believe that you can get through it and make the best decisions that you can for yourself and those you are responsible for.

By: serina

serina — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:35:59 +0000

They need the will power to stop and support.
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By: timbugtiny

timbugtiny — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:46:59 +0000

Their own and no psychobabble can change that. They will not change until they decide too. Have a whole family full of them.
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By: Raven

Raven — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:09:59 +0000

Drug abusers – addicts – need very specialized, intensive medical and psychological help. But it only works if they want it to. Once the person decides they need help, any hospital can make the necessary contacts to get them where they need to be.
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By: wnc817

wnc817 — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:23:59 +0000

It depends on who they are. If they are your kids, kick their ass. Anyone else, let them kill themselves.
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By: Ali

Ali — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:09:59 +0000

drug abusers need to help themselves...you cant help someone if they don't want it.
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By: myspace.com/AFFWJ

myspace.com/AFFWJ — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:32:59 +0000

THEIR OWN HELP
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