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<blockquote data-quote="Jabberwockey" data-source="post: 646610" data-attributes="member: 18238"><p>Well said MWM. One thing to remember with addiction, just like with crime, there is NO one size fits all program. Aint gonna happen! Our difficult child has a loving family and he CHOSE to live how he does. Being a smoker currently trying to quit (Lil and I have smoked less than a half a pack each since before Thanksgiving) I can assure you that its both easy and hard to do. One of my favorite sayings is that its easy to quit smoking. Ive done it a thousand times! Yes, its been scientifically proven that certain drugs are more addictive than others. Yes, its been scientifically proven that some people are more prone to addiction than others. What science doesn't take into consideration is free will. I tell inmates all the time that the only way for them to succeed is if they want to. It wont be easy and it wont happen over night but if you stick with it, eventually you'll get there. Part of this is, if your particular problem is addiction anyway, to WANT to stop doing the drugs. </p><p></p><p>I know the dangers of smoking having had several friends and relatives die of lung cancer and having one (who was a MAJOR difficult child) uncle who is currently in remission. Im no genius but consider myself to be reasonably intelligent and even having facts like these doesn't stop me. Only I can stop me and their has to be the motivation to do so. Could I kick heroin addiction? I think so. I hope so. Not gonna get addicted to it just to find out though!</p><p></p><p>One thing this article blatantly ignores though, is the fact that there comes a time when, for your own safety and the safety of those living with you, that you HAVE to at least limit contact if not cut it off completely with an addict. The gentleman who's son attacked him when he tried to take the difficult child to the hospital is a perfect example of this. Its been said before and I'll say it again. An addict needs to hit rock bottom (most of the time anyway) before they can truly begin to conquer their addiction. The problem with letting someone hit rock bottom is that its dangerous and potentially lethal.</p><p></p><p>Look at the research, the studies, and the information but don't forget to look at the individual as well. You cant help someone who doesn't want help and sometimes it takes hitting rock bottom to realize you want help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jabberwockey, post: 646610, member: 18238"] Well said MWM. One thing to remember with addiction, just like with crime, there is NO one size fits all program. Aint gonna happen! Our difficult child has a loving family and he CHOSE to live how he does. Being a smoker currently trying to quit (Lil and I have smoked less than a half a pack each since before Thanksgiving) I can assure you that its both easy and hard to do. One of my favorite sayings is that its easy to quit smoking. Ive done it a thousand times! Yes, its been scientifically proven that certain drugs are more addictive than others. Yes, its been scientifically proven that some people are more prone to addiction than others. What science doesn't take into consideration is free will. I tell inmates all the time that the only way for them to succeed is if they want to. It wont be easy and it wont happen over night but if you stick with it, eventually you'll get there. Part of this is, if your particular problem is addiction anyway, to WANT to stop doing the drugs. I know the dangers of smoking having had several friends and relatives die of lung cancer and having one (who was a MAJOR difficult child) uncle who is currently in remission. Im no genius but consider myself to be reasonably intelligent and even having facts like these doesn't stop me. Only I can stop me and their has to be the motivation to do so. Could I kick heroin addiction? I think so. I hope so. Not gonna get addicted to it just to find out though! One thing this article blatantly ignores though, is the fact that there comes a time when, for your own safety and the safety of those living with you, that you HAVE to at least limit contact if not cut it off completely with an addict. The gentleman who's son attacked him when he tried to take the difficult child to the hospital is a perfect example of this. Its been said before and I'll say it again. An addict needs to hit rock bottom (most of the time anyway) before they can truly begin to conquer their addiction. The problem with letting someone hit rock bottom is that its dangerous and potentially lethal. Look at the research, the studies, and the information but don't forget to look at the individual as well. You cant help someone who doesn't want help and sometimes it takes hitting rock bottom to realize you want help. [/QUOTE]
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