Many people feel that love and drug use have been commercially exploited to such an extent that they find it confusing. What is meant by love and why is drug use increasing. When trying to give an addict help it is most important to understand the meaning of love and reasons why people turn to drug use.
Recently published research from the University of Windsor, by Professor Reza Nakhaie now confirms what many of us have thought for a long time now – that the best predictor for good health and emotional stability is to have a strong network of supportive friends and family. The benefit of close human relationships is said to be three times as powerful as the negative effects of daily smoking.
The report suggests that by supporting the family unit and giving more attention to love, the cost of health care to the government could be drastically reduced. However, many people who smoke tobacco and become addicted to drugs do have family connections, friends and a place in the community. It is not that they lack relationships, but that these relationships fail to support and meet their needs.
One aspect of love is that it provides support to another, making them feel empowered and strengthened. The university report suggests that next time a person feels depressed, instead of doing drugs, they should take themselves home to mum.
Unfortunately the notion that love, support and addict help is always available from within one’s family group and friendships is somewhat idealized. One might assume that if these sources of help were effective and functioning well – then the person concerned would not be in distress or in need of addict help.
Since the 1960’s much research has been conducted into the relational aspects of mental health, anxiety and depression. In many cases, it can be observed that depression, anxiety and anger are a result of a person feeling trapped by and diminished by power play in the family, the workplace, the community and society in general.
When love, regard and approval is made contingent and conditional – it is not healthy situation. Both parties feel tension and emotional distress until the “terms of engagement” have been completed and finally put into place. It usually implies the surrender of the disempowered one to the will of the dominant other,
Many who turn to drug use are seeking escape from a way of life that feels traumatic and a burden.
The best response to conflicts which arise from family and social pressure is to obtain positive support and relationship from outside of the conflict area. Drugs and the drug community is never the best option when trying to resolve emotional conflict. Family and friends might not be the best option if you are trying to make changes in your life.
If you have emotional conflicts and are in need of addict help independent holistic counseling and drug detox and rehab programs provide drug free methods to recover from addiction.
Holistic counseling and support can give addicts help to understand the reasons for the emotional need for substance abuse and addiction.
Holistic counselors have a different approach to conflict resolution and offer healthy realistic options – based upon respect for others and upon self respect. Respect is a form of unconditional love that does not force compliance. It helps people to be at peace within themselves – and at peace with others. If you are in need of addict help, choose holistic counseling.
Author: National Addiction Resources
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