Drug Addiction

@msfancypants yeah,those 2 in particular are fierce.
One year into it you still have superpowers (or feel like it) and consequences usually need to get drastic for them to even think of stopping.My last trip to jail was the charm.The stupid judge gave me a friggin YEAR-and it's probably what saved my life,I had a lot of time to work on my self and avoid my old lifestyle.

@dubkebab Can I message you ?

@msfancypants Anytime. I'm here to help.
The disease of addiction is especially hard on family and loved ones.
There is support available for you as well.You're not alone.

@Sunflower2021 Yes. They are going into a treatment program soon. Just waiting for a bed.

@msfancypants Don't get your hopes up right away. Most people relapse multiple times before getting clean for good.

@Sunflower2021 Thank you for the information. I will pray and hope for the best.

@CountScrofula You are absolutely right. I am finding out that everyone is fight their own personal demons. I can't judge anyone except myself. I understand wanting to escape the pain one is feeling. I just choose to do it differently.

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@msfancypants Yeah like... addiction is a disease but its also the only disease you can get mad at someone for having. All you can do is make it clear you're there for them, make sure they are aware of their supports (safe injection sites and whatnot if they are in your area) and be there when they're clean.

If this person is loving every second of being high, that will inevitably change and it will be tragic. It always happens. And it sucks. I'm so sorry.

@SW-User Thank you for your honesty. I want this person to stop using drugs.

@SwampFlower How do I help them to get clean ?

@msfancypants It's hard because they have to actually want to stop. Pretty much any mental health treatment requires the patient wanting to change or else it isn't going to stick. Therapy and rehab take a lot of difficult work and dedication. no one can heal if they are passive about it.

Until then the only thing you can do is be there for them while refusing to enable their habits. It's easier said than done because of the guilt trips. If they are emotionally or physically violent towards you, sometimes you have to cut them off and love from far away. It really just depends on their personality type a lot of times.

@SwampFlower Thank you so much for your response. I greatly appreciate it. The problem is...they don't want to stop. 😒

@Talesfromthedarkside So sorry to hear that.

@Pfuzylogic I would love to work as a coordinator. What experience do I need ?

@msfancypants
Back then it required a four year degree in a field that helped people as opposed to a business degree. That program changes all the time but a common theme was to help meth users and to help single mothers with any addiction including alcohol.

@Pfuzylogic Thank you.

@Myself11 I would never give up and that is great advice. I believe it just takes one person to believe in you.

@msfancypants I agree completely one person can make a difference

@Stressedout Yes.My daughter.

@msfancypants does she wanna get clean? How olds she how longs she been using?

@Stressedout She is ready to get clean. She is 32

@msfancypants by wanting to stop. And it took a hell of a lot of determination and commitment .

@SW-User So glad you made it.

@msfancypants I do admit I went through another short relapse at the start of thIs year, but now have a control over it and dabble every other weekend as a reward.

@dubkebab I was on EP as well.

@msfancypants We arm wrestled there once,right?
And it was a tie because Questionator dropped a disco ball and then it was get down,get down fancypants dancing time...?

@dubkebab 🤣

@SW-User Thank you.