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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember1" data-source="post: 751698" data-attributes="member: 23706"><p>Many addicts need more than just NA meetings to quit. If Kay actually dared to step into an NA meeting to try it out, an almost impossible vision in my mind, as soon as she said all her forceful words to others about planning to quit (she loves to impress others and is very eloquent) she would step out the door and probably smoke pot in her car before going home. She would not follow through although she would love the attention of the other people there. </p><p></p><p>Kay and many other addicts do not have the self discipline to go to a meeting, process the good message, then act on that advice once they are no longer at the meeting, even if they go every day. Which few do.</p><p></p><p>Kay would need a 24/7 rehab for months. And of course, while being monitored all the time, she would need to be totally on board with wanting to stop, something I cant imagine either.</p><p></p><p>But pretend she did want to quit. Kay, and many kids here, are too impulsive and unable to sustain alone so that quitting would require more care. More help. </p><p></p><p>I do not mean nobody quits by attending AA and NA and I love Al Anon. I think its great for everyone, even those in rehab. But I don't think that meetings are intensive enough for many. </p><p></p><p>For me, to take Kay seriously, she would have to be in a rehab for duo diagnosis, addiction and mental healthcare. Anything less would not work. i know my girl. We all know our kids and how much help they would need to change their lives. One size by the way does not fit all.</p><p></p><p>Prayers to all. We made it through another day! Hurray for us!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember1, post: 751698, member: 23706"] Many addicts need more than just NA meetings to quit. If Kay actually dared to step into an NA meeting to try it out, an almost impossible vision in my mind, as soon as she said all her forceful words to others about planning to quit (she loves to impress others and is very eloquent) she would step out the door and probably smoke pot in her car before going home. She would not follow through although she would love the attention of the other people there. Kay and many other addicts do not have the self discipline to go to a meeting, process the good message, then act on that advice once they are no longer at the meeting, even if they go every day. Which few do. Kay would need a 24/7 rehab for months. And of course, while being monitored all the time, she would need to be totally on board with wanting to stop, something I cant imagine either. But pretend she did want to quit. Kay, and many kids here, are too impulsive and unable to sustain alone so that quitting would require more care. More help. I do not mean nobody quits by attending AA and NA and I love Al Anon. I think its great for everyone, even those in rehab. But I don't think that meetings are intensive enough for many. For me, to take Kay seriously, she would have to be in a rehab for duo diagnosis, addiction and mental healthcare. Anything less would not work. i know my girl. We all know our kids and how much help they would need to change their lives. One size by the way does not fit all. Prayers to all. We made it through another day! Hurray for us! [/QUOTE]
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