Alcohol awareness month came about as a push to educate the general population on the severity and the dangers of alcohol and alcoholism. Every year, more families are affected by alcoholism. In April, there are many campaigns running which give people more of a chance to do something about their alcohol problem. It also educated the loved ones of the alcoholic on how they can help. April is alcohol awareness month. It is a perfect time (before summer months) for people to become aware of just … [Read more...] about April is Alcohol Awareness Month
Archives for April 2010
LIFE WITH A DRUG ADDICT: GETTING OUT ALIVE – part one
I fell hard when I met Keith. The more I got to know him, the more I realized he was everything I had ever wanted in a man. He was up front about his past: he was a heroin addict at the age of 13, living on the streets and running drugs for the motorcycle gangs in his hometown. His whole life had been about drugs and motorcycles. Some of the stories he told about the extra-curricular activities he participated in would make my stomach churn. At eighteen, he was arrested and the judge gave him … [Read more...] about LIFE WITH A DRUG ADDICT: GETTING OUT ALIVE – part one
What to do with a Cocaine Addict in your Family
Drugs do not just affect those who are addicted. The pain and suffering of addiction is far reaching and includes friends and loved ones. Living with, or having a cocaine addict in the family can cause rifts between every member of the family. Many people are torn between trying to “help” the addict by enabling them to continue to do drugs, and wanting to take action to see that the addict gets help. There is an old expression called “tough love” and being committed to getting help for an … [Read more...] about What to do with a Cocaine Addict in your Family
A Message to Young Adults
Dear Young Adults, My name is Jason and I am a 22 year old heroin addict sitting in rehab. I started using drugs right out of elementary school at 13 years old thinking it would give me an easier time fitting in and growing up. Once I started fitting in I still continued to use drugs anyways. I became more dependant and could never get high enough. Soon my life evolved around taking meth to have energy and doing heroin to fall asleep. I could not function normally without chemicals. As soon … [Read more...] about A Message to Young Adults