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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 322623"><p>I work at a counseling center; most of the clients are there because they have been court appointed as the result of a DUI. Many are clearly dependent on alcohol. Whether it is a case of alcohol abuse or dependence, almost always we have noticed denial. I gather these clients are chasing a high. A high that <em>once</em> brought them relief from pain. Soon, the pain (and problems) can't be numbed away and worse, they escalate. Sometimes, we'll see a client honest and working hard toward getting healthier. One client recently (a young man) was (and is) going to AA meetings. He was getting a lot of benefit from them. I really like that you are going to Alanon. It's good to detach and accept what you can accept. We don't have alcohol abuse in our personal situation, but but many of the feelings seem to be the same. The Serenity Prayer has been of comfort to me. I also get a newsletter from the Hazeldon organization. And although it really is more for the user, I find it comforting. Glad your holidays were good and keeping my fingers crossed for next month.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 322623"] I work at a counseling center; most of the clients are there because they have been court appointed as the result of a DUI. Many are clearly dependent on alcohol. Whether it is a case of alcohol abuse or dependence, almost always we have noticed denial. I gather these clients are chasing a high. A high that [I]once[/I] brought them relief from pain. Soon, the pain (and problems) can't be numbed away and worse, they escalate. Sometimes, we'll see a client honest and working hard toward getting healthier. One client recently (a young man) was (and is) going to AA meetings. He was getting a lot of benefit from them. I really like that you are going to Alanon. It's good to detach and accept what you can accept. We don't have alcohol abuse in our personal situation, but but many of the feelings seem to be the same. The Serenity Prayer has been of comfort to me. I also get a newsletter from the Hazeldon organization. And although it really is more for the user, I find it comforting. Glad your holidays were good and keeping my fingers crossed for next month. [/QUOTE]
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