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<blockquote data-quote="DarkwingPsyduck" data-source="post: 692747" data-attributes="member: 20267"><p>Getting to the point that we don't WANT to take drugs is the eventual goal, but we cannot possibly reach that goal unless we can put together significant clean time and real recovery. Regardless of how serious an addict is about getting better, it takes a lot of work and time. We don't have the foundation required to say no to a drug if the opportunity arises. This is why we need to remove ourselves from the possibility of obtaining drugs. Which means cutting ties with friends who use. We can not get the needed amount of clean time if drugs are still in the picture, even if it is only to the peripheral. This is why we are taught that ALL mind altering substances need be avoided, at least for a decent amount of time. Including alcohol, pot, etc. Even if those aren't the real issue. They put us into a dangerous state of mind for our recovery. How can we truly appreciate sobriety if we aren't ACTUALLY sober? I couldn't JUST stop using pills. I didn't have a drink for over a year. Even now, I only drink maybe once a month.</p><p></p><p>Relapse isn't inevitable, but it is HIGHLY probable. It doesn't have to be a completely negative thing, however. As long as your son really evaluates how his relapse happened, he will know at least one more situation he should avoid in the future. He needs to identify triggers, and he needs to surgically cut out all parts of his life that may jeopardize his recovery. If he needs to slip up to discover what those parts are, so be it. As long as he gets back on the wagon and uses the experience.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DarkwingPsyduck, post: 692747, member: 20267"] Getting to the point that we don't WANT to take drugs is the eventual goal, but we cannot possibly reach that goal unless we can put together significant clean time and real recovery. Regardless of how serious an addict is about getting better, it takes a lot of work and time. We don't have the foundation required to say no to a drug if the opportunity arises. This is why we need to remove ourselves from the possibility of obtaining drugs. Which means cutting ties with friends who use. We can not get the needed amount of clean time if drugs are still in the picture, even if it is only to the peripheral. This is why we are taught that ALL mind altering substances need be avoided, at least for a decent amount of time. Including alcohol, pot, etc. Even if those aren't the real issue. They put us into a dangerous state of mind for our recovery. How can we truly appreciate sobriety if we aren't ACTUALLY sober? I couldn't JUST stop using pills. I didn't have a drink for over a year. Even now, I only drink maybe once a month. Relapse isn't inevitable, but it is HIGHLY probable. It doesn't have to be a completely negative thing, however. As long as your son really evaluates how his relapse happened, he will know at least one more situation he should avoid in the future. He needs to identify triggers, and he needs to surgically cut out all parts of his life that may jeopardize his recovery. If he needs to slip up to discover what those parts are, so be it. As long as he gets back on the wagon and uses the experience. [/QUOTE]
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