There are numerous examples of people who were unwilling to get help for their addiction and, for one reason or another, forced into sobriety. These stories are surprisingly positive, as the majority of these cases have experienced long term success in recovery. The fact is, the very nature of addiction is that you do not
Human beings, like many other animals, exhibit a tendency to emulate each other’s behavior. The more individuals behave in a particular way, the more powerful the tendency becomes. To a degree, we become like those we spend the most time with. This is called “herd mentality”. It is a phrase that describes how we are
The central factor to bear in mind when a loved one refuses treatment is that they are still in denial. The very first thing that you must do to fight the addiction is to help the addict come to a realization or recognition of the problem. You can help them along this process by asking
Hunger. Thirst. Desire. Need. Craving. Jonesing. The ultimate feature of addiction is that uncontrollable and unending need for more. It’s the whole driving force of unrestrained destructive behavior in the quest to pursue your drug. As addicts and alcoholics we can sometimes underestimate this fearsome enemy that haunts our dreams and destroys our lives. Like
When a drug addict comes out of recovery, having undergone treatment for narcotics or opiates, the struggle to stay clean is real. However, at least for these addictions the culture around you supports your abstinence because these drugs are usually illegal to buy or possess and use is often frowned upon by the majority of
David was a successful business banker in Chicago who worked very hard to achieve the level of prestige associated with his position. There were great rewards for his achievement, as well as great stresses that come with the job. A large amount of responsibility sitting on someone’s shoulders is often a major concern when faced
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