Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Advice to Help You …
Having struggled through my own alcoholism and drug addiction, I know what a horrible place it is to be. The sense of shame and guilt you feel almost makes you feel like a sub-standard human being sometimes. And that can be a really lonely and isolated place …
The big problem with alcoholism or drug addiction is the fact that even though the medical community do now generally regard them as a certifiable disease – many people still don’t ‘buy’ into that fact. It’s not like saying you have cancer for example, where you’ll generally be well-received, supported and encouraged.
By admitting to an addiction, many people will think you’re simply weak, have no self control and have serious issues. That’s why I reckon denial is such a massive issue for so many alcoholics and drug addicts – because admitting that kind of problem almost means you’re admitting you’re weak and a failure.
Of course in your mind then its far better to believe your alcohol and drug abuse is under control – because of course you don’t want to admit to being a ‘failure,’ or at least have others think that of you. There’s a huge stigma attached to being seen as an addict – and who wants that? – so it’s about mental self-preservation at the end of the day as much as anything.
That’s why knowing what your options are and where you can turn to for help are so important. You don’t have to worry about the whole world finding out, there is excellent help available that will protect your privacy and dignity.
But as with all diseases and conditions, the worst thing in the world to do, is not to do anything at all. And that is something that applies to you whether you’re a family member or friend of an alcoholic – or you’re the one sitting with the drug or alcohol problem.
You may even only think that at this stage you’re only dealing with the problem of alcohol abuse or drug abuse – rather than fully developed alcoholism or drug addiction – and that the problem is still under control. Don’t be fooled because often it’s already far worse than you think.
So please – even if you’re not sure that you or someone you love suffers from alcoholism or drug addiction – be sure to research and educate yourself as to what you’re dealing with and the help available out there. Too many people die each year from their addictions – so the stakes are too high not to.
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