From the original post: 2007-12-11 18:49:00.0 Is it possible to help someone who is addicted to alcohol, drugs, sex, food, work, or what ever it may be,... | ADVERTISEMENT  |
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From the original post: 2007-12-11 18:49:00.0 Is it possible to help someone who is addicted to alcohol, drugs, sex, food, work, or what ever it may be,... | ADVERTISEMENT |
Posted: Dec 13, 07 7:27pm
there's probably recovery from everything except......
..................meth...
Guess Again!! August 16,2005 and I've never looked back!! Maybe I am unique but it does happen.I have all my teeth and I am still intelligent even though many that have recovered weren't as fortunate.
Posted: Dec 13, 07 7:27pm
based on my experience -- I too don't have "one ounce of addictive personality." But (it takes one to know one) you don...
adwatkins, the parents I have seen struggle with a child's addiction have a much tougher time than significant others. You can always draw a line as an SO: stop using or the relationship is over. How to draw a line with a child of any age is different. I so urge you to go to Al-Anon or Narc-Anon to talk with other parents. Good luck.
Posted: Sep 17, 08 11:35pm
Yes and No, an addict can be helped but they will never stop using or stay stopped unless they do it for the right reason, themself. I lost EVERYTHING just like hundreds of others before "I" decided to get clean, and that's just the way it is. Non-addicts can help by loving the person no matter what BUT, do not allow the addict to run over them, "We do not need Simpathy!!!"