Drug Addiction: Toll On Family During the Holidays

This holiday season, many people will be confronted with the fact that someone in their family abuses drugs or alcohol.

"This is easy to see when looking at the numbers," comments Mary Rieser, Executive Director for Narconon Drug Rehab Georgia. "Take prescription opiods, such as OxyContin, Percocet, Percodan, and others. there are approximately 15 million people abusing these drugs in the United States today. This means that 5% of the population is abusing these drugs.

"This addiction puts a strain on the family, which then puts a strain on the drug addict, causing them to use more drugs and draw further away from the family. It is a widening circle, and if something is not done, death or jail are the only outcome."

Do not let someone you know go through the holidays drug addicted get them help.

One recovering addict commented, as they were in recovery:

“I started to come out of my shell a bit and not let people run over me.   On this course I am learning to use my judgment, just as I am going to have to filter things in life and decide which things to stop or not.

"I thought about my mom while doing this.  I tried to be upbeat and reassure her that everything was going okay for me and then I realized that it is not about me – it is about her.

"I realized that I can shift away from this and it is my decision whether or not I am going to let her actions affect me.  I can also separate myself from her actions which are not helpful to me.”

Often family relations become strained because of addiction and sometimes it is strained family relations that contribute to addiction.

Regardless of which it is, family is always involved in addiction.   The Narconon program helps addicts take responsibility for their family as well as themselves.

The Narconon program involves all facets of life in treatment.

If you know someone with a drug problem, send them to Narconon – we have a 76% success rate. The holidays could be the start of a new beginning for the addict and a chance at a peaceful life for you.
 
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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