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Can You Help??

andybowles

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hi,

I am not sure if this is the right place to post, but really need some help.
I have been in the past on both sides of addiction, one being an addict my self and also watching and trying to help people that are going through addiction. I have decided to create a website to give advice and positive input to those who have family and friends with addictions. And if anyone would like to help i would be greatly thankfull.

Hopefully our experiences can help others. even if it is one life that has been touched then I think this would be worth it.

Thanks Andy
 

tartanarmy

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The very first thing I would tell friends and families to do is head to ALANON and/or NARANON meetings. The second would be to try and understand this person has a disease and what they are doing is not on purpose to hurt anyone but is still unacceptable and they have to get tough. Set rules about behavior and stick to them. If the addict refuses to follow the rules they have to leave(if living with family) or ties are cut until they can. Sounds harsh but it works. I know I was the addict
 
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