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writes: Do you know anybody who quit drug addiction?Do you know what made them quit?Do you know how did they got into it?Do you think drug addiction a disease or a choice?My child is very sick, but I can't do anything, all attempt failed. Drug rehabs, group m, tough love, Is there any hope? Please tell me.. Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 November 2008): I became addicted to narcotics after a back injury. The addiction was progressive i.e. in the beginning I only took the amount of drug that the doctor prescribed, then over the course of 10 years, she increased both the number of pills and the strength of them until no matter how much of the drug she would prescribe, it wasn't enough.
I tried to quit by myself many times, but it took my family noticing that I wasn't myself and their intervention for me to do something about it. I went to rehab and have been free for 7 months. It takes professional help and a good support system, accountability and most of all a desire to quit.
If I hadn't wanted to quit this, nothing would have 'made' me quit. Also, there is a fine line between enabling the addict and helping. I suggest you attend a few alanon meetings, they will help YOU..that is what you need at this point.
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reader, dollparts  +, writes (12 November 2008):
 My father was a heroin addict, he quit because he had to really the first time when he got caught doing some illegal stuff and was in jail for 6 monthes, then he got back on and quit because he got on to the methadone program, he said that in the end he hated it and he would just take it because he didn't want to get sick. I believe a drug addiction is a disease really. Believe me when I say though and I don't mean to sound harsh but you can't make your child quit if he/she doesn't want to. They can't quit for any one but them self. Theres always hope. Don't give up and just be there for your child but don't force anything on to them. I'm pretty much always here if you need to talk.
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reader, Honeygirl  +, writes (12 November 2008):
 I would recommend reading a book called "I want my life back" by Steve Hamilton. It is about drug and alcohol addiction. Before I read this book I was of the belief that people could 'just give it up' something like quitting smoking. This book helps you to understand just what they are going through. I am not saying that I condone them, just makes for a better understanding of the disease. Please mail me if you would like to chat further.
Honeygirl
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 November 2008): My mother was addicted to alchohol. After she joined AA she has been sober for about a year and is doing wonderfully. Just know, your child is going through a veryt tough time and you need to be there for them. Your child needs to decide to quit, and then progress will come. Good luck :)
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reader, Boredatwork  +, writes (12 November 2008):
 I wouldnt say i was addicted, but I was doing Coke, xtc, ketimin and mdma most weekends.
It was partially due to my friends doing it, and being bored/having nothing else to do.
But all this stoped when I meet my current girlfriend, She told me it was the drugs or her... I found it easy to stop :) (which is my reason for saying i wasnt addicted, but just using recreationally).
In my case the drug use was a choice, yet a badly made one. not a disease.
Ive heared the alot of people need to 'bottom out' before they quit.. this means loosing everything and knowing that the only way he can repair his life is by stopping with the drugs, this will give him/her the motivation that they require to beat the addiction.
Speak to your doctoer and see if that have any other assistance they can offer.
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reader, InterCntlCHmp +, writes (12 November 2008):
Depends on the drug they are using. Typically though the addict only stands a chance of being helped if the addict deeply and truly wants help. If they are happy in their addiction you are beating your head off a wall.
Some people need to hit rock bottom. Some people need love, others tough love. Is it heroin? Heroin and smokes are the toughest addictions to kick.
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