crack addiction

[Jesus-is-the-1]

I'm just looking for some advice...

One of my best friend's has battled with a crack addiction for about 20 years. He goes months without it, but he always goes back to smoking it.

He swears he's ready to change. He's going to NA meetings and getting accountability partners and such. This is just the beginning though, I know that.

Does he need other help too, or can NA be enough to help him stay clean?

Any advice and/or prayers are appreciated!

 

[UnitynLove]

I am praying for your friend, but he needs professional help.

 

[LoG]

NA/AA can be enough if there is a true willingness. Professional help is rarely beneficial for addicts and alcoholics because we tend to be less than honest with the medical field. Not intentionally so but because there is so little idea of what it is that motivates us to continue drinking and drugging in spite of the negative consequences.

 

[Jesus-is-the-1]

Thank you!

 

[saraharms1]

The great thing about reading your post was hearing that your friend WANTS to change. To me the hardest part about stopping drugs is actually admitting that you need the help and then actually wanting the help. Once you accept the help its amazing how much people are willing to help you. So just so you know the worst is over. Its still gonna be a hard road but the hardest part is over.
Getting him into NA will work fine if he sticks to working steps.


I'll be praying for ya!



God Bless,
Sarah

 

[Jesus-is-the-1]

Thank you sara!

 

[gmadison]

Yes, NA is good, but it's not the best. There are Christ-centered groups that have been developing. I'm starting one at my church in January. There are various programs (both Christian and non-Christian). Most missions have a long term program. Sometimes, it is necessary for people to remove themselves from their usual environment and to commit a period of time in their life for God to help them to deal with things. I could go on and on about the programs and various other resources. I pray that your friend does not have to go through all the changes that I did of going back and forth to drug use for 15 years. I have been more enlightened over the last 7 months then ever before. I used to go to NA, AA, and CA at the beginning of my quest for sobriety. I have gotten a lot of help in my own personal studies on addiction, the online course from "Setting Captives Free", and a book entitled "Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave". I was be very glad to here from your friend. Please, have him send me a message. The oonly addiction that I want to hold on to is to be used by God. I long for the opportunities. I am so glad that He has been changing me into a contributing member of society.
Yours sincerely,
gmadison