This blog is about drugs and alcohol and the issues that they bring along when we like them just too much. It is not a formal, educating blog but somewhere that we can write our professional thoughts in a more relaxed environment and hopefully give you all some comfort or ideas to help.
If I were to write a journal article about how taking drugs are fun I probably wouldn't even get published but the fact is that using drugs and alcohol is fun and thats why some of us get into trouble. It is, to me, one of the most important things to remember when you are dealing with someone with a drug or alcohol problem because if you don't get this then you just don't have the amunition you need... The only reason someone even thinks of giving up their using is if it stops making them feel good and the consequences out-weigh the fun!! Don't take away the consequences and don't relieve the pressure even when you want to make them feel better so, so much - DON'T. These consequences are the motivators for change. You can help by supporting them and not their choices to use - that means don't give them money to pay off their mobile phone bill (they'll just get really happy, go and score and swear to themselves that they'll quit tomorrow).
More next time. Cheers, Mack
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