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This is a way that we can all help and support each other, family and friends around the world with this problem.
We can make this a strong campaigne and help support a drug free life for all.
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2007-12-15 19:29:42 by Glen W

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I am trying to quite smoking and finding it very hard. I am told that smoking is the hardest addiction to over come. I'm woundering why there is no support groups for this?

There are support groups for those seeking to stop smoking. Go to www.smokeassist.com on the web and you should find some helpful links.

2006-08-18 08:48:06 by kim_in_craig

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Will having friends and family's support really make a difference for the patient? My uncle is going to go through inpatient rehabilitation so that he can get treated for his alcohol addiction. The thing is, his family's not being supportive. They look at him as a disgrace. I was just wondering if this may have an effect on him and if it would be better if he has their support.

Friends and family happen to be important for someone undergoing addiction treatment. The understanding, support, and love of those dear to the patient will certainly help in getting him through the whole ordeal. Moreover, the involvement of friends and family in the program can help extend and strengthen its benefits. Friends and family can also act as a network of support for when the patient goes out of rehab, and they can help him from falling into relapse. As for your uncle, just give him your support and understanding. This might mean much to him. You shouldn't look at him as a disgrace, after all, everybody makes mistakes. It's really good that he has learned to accept his and do something about it.

2007-07-19 01:14:54 by carrie la

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I'm 19 and I'm tired of trying to deal with my parents', siblings', and friends' drug and alcohol addictions. I've moved out of the house, only to find that everyone I've lived with are addicts, too. I've can't seem to get away from it, and I've even been to jail because of THEIR problems!! I don't know what to do anymore. They won't get help, and I'm at the end of my chain! I'm looking for a group that WON'T get anyone in trouble, and will help me help them. I also want to deal with BOTH issues, whether in one group or two, but I really need help. I can't find anything on the internet or anything. I'm looking for groups in Arkansas, if they can be found. Thanks in advance for your help!

naranon! "the drug version of alanon"...

try going to the narcotics anonymous website (na.org) and see if they can help find meetings in your area for naranon.

2008-06-01 12:15:15 by wildlifewarrior07

Ever since I was in high school I have been a party girl. I drank, smoked, and did drugs. I was the girl with all the party favors, and always knew where the party was and could hook people up with booze when we weren't old enough to buy it.
After high school I got a good job and quit the drugs and smoking. I cut down a lot on drinking but never completely stopped. When I was 24, I got arrested for a DUI and had to take a M.A.D.D. and AA class. When I went to these I swore I would never drink again. That lasted about 2 months.
The thing is, even with the good job I have in the medical field, EVERY ONE in my life drinks. All my co-workers, all my college classmates, all my friends, all my family....I drink atleast 3-4 times a week. And when I say "drink" I mean get PLASTERED! And then I start smoking too. (I really don't smoke when I'm sober)
It's no big deal any more for me to go to work hung over. It actually keeps me in a better mood.
I don't really drink alone. Most of my drinking is going out to bars. I'm actually good about not drinking and driving though, so that's not a big issue (we have a free cab service for drunk people lol)
I am just to the point that I can't go out with guys and be comfortable unless I'm drunk. I don't even know who I am anymore.
But it hasn't affected my career or school or anything like that. It's just affected my health, my confidence and my budget!
My biological father,who I never knew because he was in prison my whole life, died about 4 years ago of cirrhosis of the liver. You would think this would be a red flag for me. Nope.
So anyways. I was thinking maybe there are some people out here that we could form some kind of online chatting system or some kind of support group...Or can someone recommend anything for me?
I already tried church several different times and I can't keep that up either. Please help!

You sound just like me. I got my first DUI at 27 and went through all the steps. I swore I would never drink again, but jeez, everyone I was around drank. And I wasn't an alcoholic because I didn't lose my job or drink alone or any of the stereotypical things and alcoholic supposedly does. I, unlike you, ended up getting a second DUI (my city doesn't have a free cab service for drunks). I on the last month of probabtion for my 1st DWI and although I did not hurt anyone, I was on probabtion. I had to attened out-patient treatment (among other things) where I learned that just because I ahdn't lost my job and everyone else was doing it, I was losing something more important: my self worth, my money every time I had a bar tab, respect for all the ignorant things I did while drinking etc.

I went to the library and cheked out a book called "Sober for Good" and read it cover to cover. It sits on my bookshelf and I read it constantly. It discuss the many ways to get sober in addition to AA. (SInce some people aren't comfortable with AA I am recommending this to you). It gives you many options in addition to AA. Of course there is AA. You can also go to Yahoo Groups and find several AA groups. As well as the AA website that will list all the cyber AA groups that have cyber meetings every day and open chat rooms if you need them.

Please email me if you need any other info or to talk.

I hope this helped. I did all of this 6 years ago and I feel totally in control of my lief no matter what I am dealing with.

2009-04-11 09:39:32 by brunettebabe