It's so sad when I hear of yet another one of m old friends who is in serious need of drug rehabilitation. This morning I ran into a friend of hubby's family. We used to spend a lot of time at her house just hanging out on the weekend, my hubby got her hubby a job awhile back, and I would babysit her kids on occasion. A few months ago her family sort of dropped off the face of the Earth, and I've been wondering about them. Her husband quit his job, and we haven't heard from them since. When I ran into her this morning I was so happy to see her, but as soon as she started filling me in on what happened my heart sank.
I know her husband used to have a very bad drug problem, but when his first child was born he opened his eye and got help. He stayed clean for 8 years, but about 3 months ago he ran into one of his old college buddies and started using again. My friend took the kids and moved to her mom's house downstate when she realized what was going on and her hubby refused to stop. They were trying to work their problems out, and about a month ago her hubby agreed to get help, but he didn't take it seriously.
I was horrified to hear about what happened. She's up here this week to take care of paperwork because her soon to be ex was in a serious accident. He was at his drug dealer's house, and another guy with a serious drug problem walked in with a crossbow threatening to kill the dealer if he didn't give him the drugs he needed. My friend's soon to be ex stepped between them, and the other guy shot him with the crossbow. He was hit in the neck, and is very lucky to be alive. It sliced his jugular, and he would have bled to death if he hadn't been two blocks from the hospital.
Now not only has he lost his wife and kids, his house, his truck, and everything else imaginable, but he almost lost his life. Why can't people see what drugs do to you? Seriously? Are they worth all this?
Showing posts with label drug abuse. Show all posts
Showing posts with label drug abuse. Show all posts
Ran Into An Old Friend
Hubby and I ran into someone tonight that we haven't seen in a few years, a guy named Justin. He used to be one of hubby's best friends, but that was also during hubby's days as a drug addict. If I had never actually seen Justin doing drugs I would never have believed he did them. He was a very sweet guy who seemed to have his life together. He owned his own business, drove nice cars, was buying a house, was getting married...he just didn't seem like the kind of guy who was hiding in bathroom stalls to do drugs while out at the club. Unfortunately right after I found out he was a drug addict it all came crashing down on him. He ended up OD'ing, and he totally flipped out. That was about the time I was trying to get hubby away from his drug addict friends, so we didn't see him again.
Running into him tonight was nice. At first site of him I was thinking oh no, one of hubby's old drug buddies, but when Justin came over I could tell something was definitely different about him. We ended up talking for over an hour about how he went to drug rehab shortly after his incident, and he's been clean every day for 4 years now. It makes me feel good to run into people like that. It reassures me that drug rehabilitation does work if you set your mind to it.
Running into him tonight was nice. At first site of him I was thinking oh no, one of hubby's old drug buddies, but when Justin came over I could tell something was definitely different about him. We ended up talking for over an hour about how he went to drug rehab shortly after his incident, and he's been clean every day for 4 years now. It makes me feel good to run into people like that. It reassures me that drug rehabilitation does work if you set your mind to it.
Walking Away From The Drugs
As most of my older readers know, I spend some time discussing drug addictions and addiction treatment when I get the chance. I have many friends and family members who are addicts or who have overcome their addictions.
I have a reader who is dealing with an addiction of her own. We email each other on a regular basis, and I try to supply her with that listening ear she needs. She asked me for a list of helpful tips to help her move away from her addictions. I told her I would like to write this as a post incase others might find it helpful, too, and she agreed to let me mention her.
#1 Discuss Your Addiction
It doesn't matter if you confide in a family member, friend, counselor, or find an online addiction forum to help you, find someone to talk to about your problem. Just getting eerything out in the open helps.
#2 Talk To Your Doctor
I highly recommend drug treatment centers, but if you don't want to go that route, at least visit your doctor. Most doctors will help you devise a plan to beat your addiction. Depending on what you are addicted to, your doctor may also be able to perscribe a medication to help you.
#3 Stay Clear Of Other Addicts
Unless you are attending a meeting or addiction treatment center with other addicts, stay away from them! Other addicts can influence you to continue your drug use!
#4 Find a Hobby
It might sound a little silly, but I've seen it work. Search for a new hobby. If you thought about taking pottery classes at some point in your life, sign up. If you like to read, add a few new books to your collection, and keep one with you at all times. Hubby carried around a cheap .99 pocket football game. When a craving would hit him, he would take a few minutes to play the game and get his mind on something else. Another friend of ours decided to carve on a piece of wood when the cravings hit. He has now discovered a talent for woodcarving he never knew he had. He has turned that hobby into a job that he really enjoys. Now instead of drugs he chooses to make hand carved walking canes.
I have a reader who is dealing with an addiction of her own. We email each other on a regular basis, and I try to supply her with that listening ear she needs. She asked me for a list of helpful tips to help her move away from her addictions. I told her I would like to write this as a post incase others might find it helpful, too, and she agreed to let me mention her.
#1 Discuss Your Addiction
It doesn't matter if you confide in a family member, friend, counselor, or find an online addiction forum to help you, find someone to talk to about your problem. Just getting eerything out in the open helps.
#2 Talk To Your Doctor
I highly recommend drug treatment centers, but if you don't want to go that route, at least visit your doctor. Most doctors will help you devise a plan to beat your addiction. Depending on what you are addicted to, your doctor may also be able to perscribe a medication to help you.
#3 Stay Clear Of Other Addicts
Unless you are attending a meeting or addiction treatment center with other addicts, stay away from them! Other addicts can influence you to continue your drug use!
#4 Find a Hobby
It might sound a little silly, but I've seen it work. Search for a new hobby. If you thought about taking pottery classes at some point in your life, sign up. If you like to read, add a few new books to your collection, and keep one with you at all times. Hubby carried around a cheap .99 pocket football game. When a craving would hit him, he would take a few minutes to play the game and get his mind on something else. Another friend of ours decided to carve on a piece of wood when the cravings hit. He has now discovered a talent for woodcarving he never knew he had. He has turned that hobby into a job that he really enjoys. Now instead of drugs he chooses to make hand carved walking canes.
Pain Killer Addictions
I talk about drug rehab centers all the time, as well as the drug problems my husbands and friends faced, but I've never discussed pain killers. Maybe that's because most of my friends that have had or still have addictions are all addicted to hard drugs. There are many people out there who are addicted to pain killers, too, and mainly because they are a lot easier to get. Sure, I've sat around hanging out with my friends before and had someone say, "Dude, can you get me a loratab? I'll pay $20." I've even had friends try to buy my prescription muscle relaxers before, but I never really thought about the fact that they might be addicted to pain killers just as badly as the harder drugs they were on. There are even people out there who are addicted to over the counter pain killers, and some of them might not even realize it. That's why I'm glad there are treatment centers out there like Sunset Malibu who treat Pain Killer Addiction as well as the harder drug and alcohol addictions people can face. Sunset Malibu it a private treatment center located in Malibu, California, that can help people face their problems in a quiet environment where they are more likely to succeed.
Rehab Center For Women
It's time to share another great drug rehab facility with you guys, and I consider this one special because it is centered around women with drug and alcohol addictions. It has been proven that women normally have a harder time overcoming addictions. Women are also more likely to become addicted to the act of doing something more than the actual physical addiction to the drug. No matter what your addiction is, or how heavily you are addicted, there are treatment centers out there that will help you achieve the life away from your addiction.
Many times I've told you about how my husband was a meth addict when we met. Thankfully he was able to overcome his addiction. Two of my best friends were also addicted. One is still dealing with his addiction and refuses to seek help, but the other decided to enter a treatment facility, and now she has been drug free for a little over 3 years.
Seeking help isn't a bad thing. A lot of addicts feel that when they seek help, they're admitting things are out of control. That's true, but admitting is the first step to recovery, and Orchard Recover Center is a drug treatment center for women with a very high recovery success rate. I also like that their program isn't as expensive as most other private programs, and you can get a free private consultation over the phone, so you will no how much it's going to cost before entering the program. Don't let the costs of a recovery program scare you. If you are an addict, you know how much you spend on your addiction, and putting that money towards recovery is a much better investment.
Many times I've told you about how my husband was a meth addict when we met. Thankfully he was able to overcome his addiction. Two of my best friends were also addicted. One is still dealing with his addiction and refuses to seek help, but the other decided to enter a treatment facility, and now she has been drug free for a little over 3 years.
Seeking help isn't a bad thing. A lot of addicts feel that when they seek help, they're admitting things are out of control. That's true, but admitting is the first step to recovery, and Orchard Recover Center is a drug treatment center for women with a very high recovery success rate. I also like that their program isn't as expensive as most other private programs, and you can get a free private consultation over the phone, so you will no how much it's going to cost before entering the program. Don't let the costs of a recovery program scare you. If you are an addict, you know how much you spend on your addiction, and putting that money towards recovery is a much better investment.
Drug Rehab
I came across another drug rehab facility today that I am very interested in. You guys know I talk about rehab clinics a lot, and that's mainly because my husband is an ex drug user. My best friend is still a serious addict. I will continuously promote as many drug rehab clinics as I can because I want people to seek help, and I may only be one voice, but at least my one voice is speaking...or my fingers typing, same difference!
Stonehawk is a treatment facility that not only wants to help you, but they understand what you've been through. It is ran by people who have also faced addiction in their lives, but these people have overcome it, and they're ready to show you how you can overcome your addictions as well! Stonehawk promotes the Narconon program because it was proven to work for them. Although Stonehawk is located in Michigan, they will take addicts from all over the country. I am a firm believer if using a rehab facility as far away from home as possible. The farther you are from home, the farther away you are from those things that tempt you to continue the addiction and drug use.
If you are interested in more information, please stop by the Stonehawk website. There are tons of helpful articles to read that might help in the decision to seek help. You can also download an information packet with lots of useful information.
Stonehawk is a treatment facility that not only wants to help you, but they understand what you've been through. It is ran by people who have also faced addiction in their lives, but these people have overcome it, and they're ready to show you how you can overcome your addictions as well! Stonehawk promotes the Narconon program because it was proven to work for them. Although Stonehawk is located in Michigan, they will take addicts from all over the country. I am a firm believer if using a rehab facility as far away from home as possible. The farther you are from home, the farther away you are from those things that tempt you to continue the addiction and drug use.
If you are interested in more information, please stop by the Stonehawk website. There are tons of helpful articles to read that might help in the decision to seek help. You can also download an information packet with lots of useful information.
Help For Drug Abuse
I have been on my anti-drug campaign for quite awhile now. I'm not one of those little goody two shoes girls taking on a campaign for which she knows nothing about.
I have first hand experience with drug abuse through my husband and friends. I watched my hubby deal with an addition. We began dating at the time when he was looking for an out, and when I gave him an ultimatum, he took the help offered and walked away from Methamphetamine while he could.
Our other friends weren't that lucky. One of them is so deep into his addiction that he lives from meth house to meth house looking for his next fix. He's lost his home, his job, and most of his family and friends. If he had gotten the help he needed, he wouldn't be in this situation now. If he had just tried drug rehab he wouldn't be living in his car or meth houses. He could go home to his family every night, and he definitely wouldn't be killing himself with every needle he puts in his arm. If you know someone who has a drug addiction, please help them get the help they need. All it takes is a phone call to 1-800-NODRUGS or a visit to their website at 1-800-nodrugs.com.
I have first hand experience with drug abuse through my husband and friends. I watched my hubby deal with an addition. We began dating at the time when he was looking for an out, and when I gave him an ultimatum, he took the help offered and walked away from Methamphetamine while he could.
Our other friends weren't that lucky. One of them is so deep into his addiction that he lives from meth house to meth house looking for his next fix. He's lost his home, his job, and most of his family and friends. If he had gotten the help he needed, he wouldn't be in this situation now. If he had just tried drug rehab he wouldn't be living in his car or meth houses. He could go home to his family every night, and he definitely wouldn't be killing himself with every needle he puts in his arm. If you know someone who has a drug addiction, please help them get the help they need. All it takes is a phone call to 1-800-NODRUGS or a visit to their website at 1-800-nodrugs.com.
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