Quitting Drugs: Possible During the Holidays?

The holidays are often a time of great stress and strain. This in particular can be difficult for those addicted to drugs and alcohol.

"During Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season, drug addiction can be a difficult time for all," comments Mary Rieser, Executive Director for Narconon Drug Rehab Georgia. "The drug addict tries to act normal, and the family members have to try to overlook the drug addict's behavior and hope things will get better.

"Things don't just get better. Some type of action is required for change to occur. No one knows this more than a drug addict. They may have tried to quit many times, but seem incapable of changing."

What must be remembered is the fact that while a drug addict may make their family's life miserable, their life is misearable also.

Speaking from experience, one recovering drug addict comments:

“Dealing with my father situation again, I thought it was going to be hard.  I’ve come to terms with it.  I have realized that I have the willingness to change myself to make a situation feasible so I can make the best out of it and add wisdom to my life. Since part one of the course, I have noticed I am very good at starting something in my life and I’m willing to change more than ever before.  

While I was using, I would make obligations but change and never fulfill them.  That’s not the case anymore.  I’ve also always been a functioning addict and no matter what I did, I did it well.  My job became a huge increasing factor to my drug use and I couldn’t’ force myself to quit, even though I knew it was not OK for me.  It was like I was attached.  I was forced to quit.  When I came to rehab and it was the best change ever and I see that now and I won’t ever put myself in that situation again.”

The holidays could be the start of a new beginning for the addict and a chance at a peaceful life for you.

If you know someone with a drug problem, send them to Narconon – we have a 76% success rate. 

For more information on drug addiction rehab, drug addiction, or drug education, call Narconon of Georgia at 1-877-413-3073.

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