How To Handle Addiction:

How to handle addiction:

These are notes from a presentation that took place at the book of Mormon conference. Any misinformation or confusing statements below is the fault of the note taker.

Sometimes a parent may resist asking for help because they don’t want to be seen as a bad parent.
The 12 step program gave an opportunity of unlimited world, freedom and support.
Received hope from others who are now on the path of sobriety.
Love how the members of the group share love and acceptance.
Check out the website, family addiction.com and may have additional hints of resources for those facing addiction challenges.
When others open up about their challenges, so do the new members feel more comfortable doing so.
Addiction can be fatal.
When it comes to addiction, think of a two-sided coin one side is the person that has addiction and the other is the family members of that person. Both sides of the coin are needed for success against addiction.
When asked which is worst codependency or addiction. One advisor says its codependency. Because codependency can be hit for addiction is more of an outside.
When addicts were asked what contributed to this excess toward sobriety 9out of 10 said it was their involvement in the 12 step program.
Alcohol contains chemicals that create a reaction in mind makes that they don’t have their drink. They may actually die.
Besides, detox, you need family, the 12 step program, and a strong aftercare program (which maintains the path of sobriety, so they continue learning and growing.
The family needs help, not just the addict
Renaissance ranch provides outpatient programs for women and not just in-house programs.
Many times and dates will not acknowledge they have a problem. But when they attend a 12 step program and the others make their admissions is easier for them to open up.
People commit the change when the pain of addiction hurts more than the pain of sobriety.
Addicts must face overcoming emotional shame associated that addiction.
Many people try to advise that going to church, senior prayers and repentance can take care of addiction. Usually more is required.