Stop enabling them. Yes, it is easier said then done at times, but remember, each time you enable them, the sicker they get. The more they manipulate, the more they take, and the worse you feel. You may find yourself doing things for an addict due to the type of relationship you had prior to their addiction that you wouldn’t even do for a stranger. Ask yourself, would you do it for a stranger? Would you bail a person out of jail that you didn’t know? No, you wouldn’t. Even if the addict is a family member, they are a shell of whom you used to know.
Enabling can be as simple as calling into work for tem because they cannot function. Making up excuses for their behavior does not make them hold any accountability for their actions.
Quit bailing them out of situations they get themselves into because of their addiction. This is often one of the hardest things for parents as they have nurtured this family member since infancy. Their son or daughter spends up all their funds on drugs and has no food for the house. It kills a parent to think that their child is going without food and have a hard time putting the foot down when the addict ask for money for groceries. As a parent or any body for that matter who is dealing with an addict, you have to it perfectly clear that you will not help them in any fashion continue to live in their current lifestyle. This includes no longer bailing them out of jail, missed payments (rent, vehicle, lights, etc). If we keep an addict from constantly escaping bottom, knowing they must hit bottom before they will get better, it will never happen.
Stop believing everything they say. If you heard it once, you have heard it a million times “just this one time, if you help me now I promise I will go get help.” That old song and dance is just that, a song and dance that you must let go in one ear, out the other, and not give it a second thought. Do not believe what they say, only what they do. Keep your boundaries clear and strong.
Take care of you. Dealing with an addict is exhausting. You have to take care of you first. There is nothing you can do an addict other than set clear-cut boundaries. Let them know you will not continue to help them on their path to self-destruction until after they seek professional help. It is fine to tell them you love them, but will not accept their current lifestyle or behavior. This does not make you a bad person. This makes you someone who needs to remain healthy and sane, one who recognizes that the only way your loved one is going to get the type of help he or she need is by hitting bottom.
If you need help, are struggling with an addiction, or know of someone who is, please contact A Better Tomorrow Treatment Center today. We are here to help.
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
How to Support a Family Member in Rehab
Addiction affects all those that are exposed to the addict and is more often than not hit hardest on family members. When you play a role in getting a family member into rehab, you will experience a multitude of feelings. This can be extremely overwhelming and at times hard to keep in check.
If you have found yourself in the position of supporting a family member in rehab there are some important things to keep in mind at all times.
First off, any family member affected by another’s addiction should seek help themselves to understand the addiction and work through how it has effected their life. However, outside of that, some other important factors must be followed.
When your loved one is admitted into a rehabilitation center for addiction, it is important to not break the rules. They will be discussed with you in detail as well as given to you in written form. If a rule demands that you do not bring in even chewing gum to your family member, do not do it. The rules are there for the best interest of your family member; not to punish or torture them. Even if you do not like the rules or disagree with them, remember always, it is in the best interest of your family member and others in rehab.
In the beginning, visitation may be restricted, however, when it is allowed visit when you can, if it is the right thing for you and the therapist working with your family member advises.
Often time’s therapist will invite you to partake in family sessions. These can be invaluable to both you and your family member in rehab. Participate openly and honestly during these sessions. Do not minimize the situation as not to hurt your family members feeling or to cause an upset. This is the time to make sure your feelings are also heard honestly and will play a large role in your family members’ acceptance of the depth of their addiction as well as help work towards their recovery.
Honor your family members’ privacy. If they choose not to share with others on the outside their location, keep it private unless they give you permission otherwise.
Before bringing anything into the facility talk to the staff and ask what is appropriate for your family member in regards to gifts, magazines, etc.
If you need help, are struggling with an addiction, or know of someone who is, please contact A Better Tomorrow Treatment Center today. We are here to help.
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Fax: 800.401.8464
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If you have found yourself in the position of supporting a family member in rehab there are some important things to keep in mind at all times.
First off, any family member affected by another’s addiction should seek help themselves to understand the addiction and work through how it has effected their life. However, outside of that, some other important factors must be followed.
When your loved one is admitted into a rehabilitation center for addiction, it is important to not break the rules. They will be discussed with you in detail as well as given to you in written form. If a rule demands that you do not bring in even chewing gum to your family member, do not do it. The rules are there for the best interest of your family member; not to punish or torture them. Even if you do not like the rules or disagree with them, remember always, it is in the best interest of your family member and others in rehab.
In the beginning, visitation may be restricted, however, when it is allowed visit when you can, if it is the right thing for you and the therapist working with your family member advises.
Often time’s therapist will invite you to partake in family sessions. These can be invaluable to both you and your family member in rehab. Participate openly and honestly during these sessions. Do not minimize the situation as not to hurt your family members feeling or to cause an upset. This is the time to make sure your feelings are also heard honestly and will play a large role in your family members’ acceptance of the depth of their addiction as well as help work towards their recovery.
Honor your family members’ privacy. If they choose not to share with others on the outside their location, keep it private unless they give you permission otherwise.
Before bringing anything into the facility talk to the staff and ask what is appropriate for your family member in regards to gifts, magazines, etc.
If you need help, are struggling with an addiction, or know of someone who is, please contact A Better Tomorrow Treatment Center today. We are here to help.
http://www.abttc.net/
Phone: 800.971.1586
Fax: 800.401.8464
24 Hour Addiction HelpLine
Tel. (800) 396-9389 (7 days 24 hours)
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
The Twelve Step Promises
The Twelve Step Promises plays a significant role in ones recovery and something that should be reflected upon frequently, regardless of how long you have been “clean”. Just as one may have to reflect on an owners’ manual to help path the way in repairing something, the same goes with the Twelve Step Promises. If you have not reflected on them lately, take the time to do so today. There is no time like the present.
The Twelve Step Promises
If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through.
We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness.
We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it.
We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace.
No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others.
That feeling of uselessness and self-pity will disappear.
We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows.
Self-seeking will slip away.
Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change.
Fear of people and of economic insecurity will leave us.
We will intuitively know how to handle situations, which used to baffle us.
We will suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves.
"Are these extravagant promises? We think not. They are being fulfilled among us - sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. They will always materialize if we work for them.” (AA Handbook, p 83-84)
What have you done lately to work towards to keeping or making these promises? Have you made necessary changes needed to obtain these promises?
If you need help, are struggling with an addiction, or know of someone who is, please contact A Better Tomorrow Treatment Center today. We are here to help.
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The Twelve Step Promises
If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through.
We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness.
We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it.
We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace.
No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others.
That feeling of uselessness and self-pity will disappear.
We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows.
Self-seeking will slip away.
Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change.
Fear of people and of economic insecurity will leave us.
We will intuitively know how to handle situations, which used to baffle us.
We will suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves.
"Are these extravagant promises? We think not. They are being fulfilled among us - sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. They will always materialize if we work for them.” (AA Handbook, p 83-84)
What have you done lately to work towards to keeping or making these promises? Have you made necessary changes needed to obtain these promises?
If you need help, are struggling with an addiction, or know of someone who is, please contact A Better Tomorrow Treatment Center today. We are here to help.
http://www.abttc.net/
Phone: 800.971.1586
Fax: 800.401.8464
24 Hour Addiction HelpLine
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
The Genetics of Addiction
As of date, there is no one 100% scientific fact that a certain gene condemns you to becoming addicted to drugs or alcohol at birth. However, scientist do say that there are numerous genes that can play a role in addiction but none powerful enough to make you a predetermined addict. .
When you hear the term “Genetic Model” in regards to addiction, the specialist is looking for those genes pronounced to play a role in addiction growth. As stated before, scientist believes there are several genes that can play a role in addiction such as the A1 allele of the dopamine receptor DRD2. This particular gene is thought to play a role in addiction problems with alcohol, cocaine, and compulsive gambling. Depending on the genes present and the percentage of people who share this gene with a particular addiction determines who may thought to be at a higher risk for that particular addiction.
Once an addiction receptiveness gene is identified, research then looks at how this gene affects the brain’s circuitry and influences a predisposition for drug use, abuse, dependence, and withdrawal. The idea behind it is to create a drug that can block, turn off, or reverse the function of that gene. Researchers are learning more and more about how genes influence various aspects of ones life and are showing some promises in the field of drug addiction. However, genes alone are not responsible for drug abuse or addiction. Other factors come into play such as environment and mental and physical well-being.
If you need help, are struggling with an addiction, or know of someone who is, please contact A Better Tomorrow Treatment Center today. We are here to help.
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Phone: 800.971.1586
Fax: 800.401.8464
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When you hear the term “Genetic Model” in regards to addiction, the specialist is looking for those genes pronounced to play a role in addiction growth. As stated before, scientist believes there are several genes that can play a role in addiction such as the A1 allele of the dopamine receptor DRD2. This particular gene is thought to play a role in addiction problems with alcohol, cocaine, and compulsive gambling. Depending on the genes present and the percentage of people who share this gene with a particular addiction determines who may thought to be at a higher risk for that particular addiction.
Once an addiction receptiveness gene is identified, research then looks at how this gene affects the brain’s circuitry and influences a predisposition for drug use, abuse, dependence, and withdrawal. The idea behind it is to create a drug that can block, turn off, or reverse the function of that gene. Researchers are learning more and more about how genes influence various aspects of ones life and are showing some promises in the field of drug addiction. However, genes alone are not responsible for drug abuse or addiction. Other factors come into play such as environment and mental and physical well-being.
If you need help, are struggling with an addiction, or know of someone who is, please contact A Better Tomorrow Treatment Center today. We are here to help.
http://www.abttc.net/
Phone: 800.971.1586
Fax: 800.401.8464
24 Hour Addiction HelpLine
Tel. (800) 396-9389 (7 days 24 hours)
e-mail: info@24houraddictionhelp.com
http://www.24houraddictionhelp.org/
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Monday, January 25, 2010
What makes an Addict?
Some people may question if they are an addict, whether it be to alcohol, drugs, the internet, sex, gambling, or what not. So how does one really decipher if they are an addict?
Where is the line drawn between responsible indulgence of something and an addictive indulgence? There is a difference between indulging, abusing, and being addicted. While there is no one set criteria that define an addict, there are some characteristic traits that can put you at a higher risk of being an addict. A strong indicator that you may have a problem is wondering if you are an addict in the first place.
One characteristic trait that is often found in addicts is compulsive behavior. When a person engages repeatedly and often unconsciously in one certain thing is considered compulsive behavior. When an obsessive compulsion begins to dictate one’s daily activity and rule one’s life, it might be time to seek outside intervention.
Lack of self-control is another characteristic often found in addicts. When one feels they have no power over their own self-control, is unable to exert any control over choices or feels powerless over a habit or substance, that person is in danger of addiction.
A huge common characteristic amongst addicts is the refusal to accept responsibility whether it is for the addiction or their actions due to their addiction. Everything is always someone else’s fault. The stronger the addition grows, the more blame game is done. If a person feels the need to hide their habits or vices with stories, blame games, lies, or by seeking solitude, it is time to seek help.
Substitution is another characteristic that can be found in some addicts. When a person is fronted by another of concern of a current addiction issue, the person my very well stop what they were confronted about, but just substitute one addiction for another. Cigarette smokers may very well pick up eating; eating disorder pick up smoking, gamblers pick up shopping, alcoholics pick up illegal drug use, and drug users substitute alcohol for their addiction. Although the first concerned addiction may have ceased, the additive behavior manifest elsewhere. It is that addictive behavior trait that still needs to be addressed for any type healthy recovery.
It is not uncommon for addicts to have multiple vices. For example, a workaholic might begin drinking too much after hours, “to take the edge off,” falling into alcoholism or other addictions. Another common denominator is family history of addiction or addictive behavior. Although it doesn’t mean every person born to an alcoholic parent will grow up to be an alcoholic, but is at a higher risk. It is unsure yet, as experts argue, if there are genetic factors passed along or if the addictive traits are learned.
Insecurity and a general overall unhappiness also play a role in many addicts’ lives. It is kind of like the chicken and the egg, which comes first, the emotional ill well being, or the addiction leading to the emotional well-being.
If you question if you may be an addict, your best bet is to seek medical advice. If you are questioning it, more than likely you are at high risk of being an addict, if not already.
If you need help, are struggling with an addiction, or know of someone who is, please contact A Better Tomorrow Treatment Center today. We are here to help.
http://www.abttc.net/
Phone: 800.971.1586
Fax: 800.401.8464
24 Hour Addiction HelpLine
Tel. (800) 396-9389 (7 days 24 hours)
e-mail: info@24houraddictionhelp.com
http://www.24houraddictionhelp.org/
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Where is the line drawn between responsible indulgence of something and an addictive indulgence? There is a difference between indulging, abusing, and being addicted. While there is no one set criteria that define an addict, there are some characteristic traits that can put you at a higher risk of being an addict. A strong indicator that you may have a problem is wondering if you are an addict in the first place.
One characteristic trait that is often found in addicts is compulsive behavior. When a person engages repeatedly and often unconsciously in one certain thing is considered compulsive behavior. When an obsessive compulsion begins to dictate one’s daily activity and rule one’s life, it might be time to seek outside intervention.
Lack of self-control is another characteristic often found in addicts. When one feels they have no power over their own self-control, is unable to exert any control over choices or feels powerless over a habit or substance, that person is in danger of addiction.
A huge common characteristic amongst addicts is the refusal to accept responsibility whether it is for the addiction or their actions due to their addiction. Everything is always someone else’s fault. The stronger the addition grows, the more blame game is done. If a person feels the need to hide their habits or vices with stories, blame games, lies, or by seeking solitude, it is time to seek help.
Substitution is another characteristic that can be found in some addicts. When a person is fronted by another of concern of a current addiction issue, the person my very well stop what they were confronted about, but just substitute one addiction for another. Cigarette smokers may very well pick up eating; eating disorder pick up smoking, gamblers pick up shopping, alcoholics pick up illegal drug use, and drug users substitute alcohol for their addiction. Although the first concerned addiction may have ceased, the additive behavior manifest elsewhere. It is that addictive behavior trait that still needs to be addressed for any type healthy recovery.
It is not uncommon for addicts to have multiple vices. For example, a workaholic might begin drinking too much after hours, “to take the edge off,” falling into alcoholism or other addictions. Another common denominator is family history of addiction or addictive behavior. Although it doesn’t mean every person born to an alcoholic parent will grow up to be an alcoholic, but is at a higher risk. It is unsure yet, as experts argue, if there are genetic factors passed along or if the addictive traits are learned.
Insecurity and a general overall unhappiness also play a role in many addicts’ lives. It is kind of like the chicken and the egg, which comes first, the emotional ill well being, or the addiction leading to the emotional well-being.
If you question if you may be an addict, your best bet is to seek medical advice. If you are questioning it, more than likely you are at high risk of being an addict, if not already.
If you need help, are struggling with an addiction, or know of someone who is, please contact A Better Tomorrow Treatment Center today. We are here to help.
http://www.abttc.net/
Phone: 800.971.1586
Fax: 800.401.8464
24 Hour Addiction HelpLine
Tel. (800) 396-9389 (7 days 24 hours)
e-mail: info@24houraddictionhelp.com
http://www.24houraddictionhelp.org/
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Friday, January 22, 2010
Teenage Prescription Drug Abuse
The new drug of choice amongst teenagers today is not the so much the cocaine, LSD, and ecstasy as was in the 1960’s, but rather painkillers and other prescription drugs giving this generations teen use the name “Generation Rx.”
Teens have found it easy to get their high straight out of their parent’s and grandparent’s medicine cabinets; so much so that studies are reflecting that teens today are more likely to have abused prescription drugs vs. illegal drugs.
Can part of this be due to the ADHD trend that has been seen throughout the schools U.S. wide - where kids are being medicated with the same drugs that end up being abused as well?
Teens get involved in prescription drugs in a variety of ways and it is unsure how much exactly the widespread prescribed use of ADHD meds has played into the Generation Rx. However, they have been introduced to prescription drug abuse; even the experimental stage can be very dangerous. Teens already have their own inert sense of indestructibility and that they are immune to the problems they see on the streets such as homelessness, addiction, and even incarceration. They look at their drug experimentation as something every teen does, just part of growing up, for fun, and just to “party”. They do not look at what it can actually lead to – long-term addiction, homelessness, incarceration, and even death. Some teens do just experiment and stop, however a significant number continue to use and develop a dependency.
There is no one set formula that can predict which teen will develop a dependency to prescription drugs and which won’t. It is just as likely that the popular teen carrying an honor roll status from a two parent home can become an addict just as quick as the teen from a broken family living on welfare with a “C” to failing average. Remember, addiction doesn’t show favoritism.
The best you can do is to stay in touch with your teen, what is going on in their life, and what they are doing. Be aware of what prescription drugs you have in your home and be responsible for them. If you think your teen may be experimenting with prescription drugs, check your own medicine cabinet and put prescription medication up. Seek consul for your teen if you feel your teen is using with your family doctor.
If you need help, are struggling with an addiction, or know of someone who is, please contact A Better Tomorrow Treatment Center today. We are here to help.
http://www.abttc.net/
Phone: 800.971.1586
Fax: 800.401.8464
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Teens have found it easy to get their high straight out of their parent’s and grandparent’s medicine cabinets; so much so that studies are reflecting that teens today are more likely to have abused prescription drugs vs. illegal drugs.
Can part of this be due to the ADHD trend that has been seen throughout the schools U.S. wide - where kids are being medicated with the same drugs that end up being abused as well?
Teens get involved in prescription drugs in a variety of ways and it is unsure how much exactly the widespread prescribed use of ADHD meds has played into the Generation Rx. However, they have been introduced to prescription drug abuse; even the experimental stage can be very dangerous. Teens already have their own inert sense of indestructibility and that they are immune to the problems they see on the streets such as homelessness, addiction, and even incarceration. They look at their drug experimentation as something every teen does, just part of growing up, for fun, and just to “party”. They do not look at what it can actually lead to – long-term addiction, homelessness, incarceration, and even death. Some teens do just experiment and stop, however a significant number continue to use and develop a dependency.
There is no one set formula that can predict which teen will develop a dependency to prescription drugs and which won’t. It is just as likely that the popular teen carrying an honor roll status from a two parent home can become an addict just as quick as the teen from a broken family living on welfare with a “C” to failing average. Remember, addiction doesn’t show favoritism.
The best you can do is to stay in touch with your teen, what is going on in their life, and what they are doing. Be aware of what prescription drugs you have in your home and be responsible for them. If you think your teen may be experimenting with prescription drugs, check your own medicine cabinet and put prescription medication up. Seek consul for your teen if you feel your teen is using with your family doctor.
If you need help, are struggling with an addiction, or know of someone who is, please contact A Better Tomorrow Treatment Center today. We are here to help.
http://www.abttc.net/
Phone: 800.971.1586
Fax: 800.401.8464
24 Hour Addiction HelpLine
Tel. (800) 396-9389 (7 days 24 hours)
e-mail: info@24houraddictionhelp.com
http://www.24houraddictionhelp.org/
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Dealing with the Past Vs. Present Trust Issues
In the past, before recovery, everyone who cared about you and even some that didn’t had their own thoughts on your ability to make wise choices for your life. They had just cause to distrust your abilities in that fashion, after all, you were hurting if not killing yourself with your addiction as well as others. So it pretty much goes without saying that when you were chasing the high you did have problems making wise choices for yourself and others in your life. Your addiction in a sense had all of your senses blinded. You were not always capable of making healthy or wise decisions for yourself, family, or friends.
But somewhere along the way you were presented with a decision that you made, recovery – that first step to getting healthy. It may have been a forced or made decision for you, but that next decision in your life that you made, the one to commit to your recovery after you had been through detox – that decision was yours and yours alone. Moreover, the decision each day you rise and every minute afterwards to remain true to your recovery is yours and yours all alone. The stronger you get in your recovery, the healthier you are in making solid wise and healthy decisions in your life. So now you find yourself asking why others cannot se that you are capable of making healthy and wise decisions now that you are no longer chasing the high of your addiction. You may be feeling beat down due to others asking you to prove you are capable to be given the trust to even make the smallest of decisions for others (this especially crops up when there are children involved).
Remember, addictions do not just afflict the user, but everyone around them as well. Those that have been affected by your addiction also need to seek consul on their own feelings and work through them.
Tell yourself daily when you are feeling as if you are not trustworthy that you have nothing to prove to anyone except for yourself. Tell yourself “I am thoughtful, responsible, strong, confident, and courageous.” Continue to make healthy and wise decisions for yourself and your actions will speak far louder than words.
If you need help, are struggling with an addiction, or know of someone who is, please contact A Better Tomorrow Treatment Center today. We are here to help.
http://www.abttc.net/
Phone: 800.971.1586
Fax: 800.401.8464
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But somewhere along the way you were presented with a decision that you made, recovery – that first step to getting healthy. It may have been a forced or made decision for you, but that next decision in your life that you made, the one to commit to your recovery after you had been through detox – that decision was yours and yours alone. Moreover, the decision each day you rise and every minute afterwards to remain true to your recovery is yours and yours all alone. The stronger you get in your recovery, the healthier you are in making solid wise and healthy decisions in your life. So now you find yourself asking why others cannot se that you are capable of making healthy and wise decisions now that you are no longer chasing the high of your addiction. You may be feeling beat down due to others asking you to prove you are capable to be given the trust to even make the smallest of decisions for others (this especially crops up when there are children involved).
Remember, addictions do not just afflict the user, but everyone around them as well. Those that have been affected by your addiction also need to seek consul on their own feelings and work through them.
Tell yourself daily when you are feeling as if you are not trustworthy that you have nothing to prove to anyone except for yourself. Tell yourself “I am thoughtful, responsible, strong, confident, and courageous.” Continue to make healthy and wise decisions for yourself and your actions will speak far louder than words.
If you need help, are struggling with an addiction, or know of someone who is, please contact A Better Tomorrow Treatment Center today. We are here to help.
http://www.abttc.net/
Phone: 800.971.1586
Fax: 800.401.8464
24 Hour Addiction HelpLine
Tel. (800) 396-9389 (7 days 24 hours)
e-mail: info@24houraddictionhelp.com
http://www.24houraddictionhelp.org/
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