addiction
The realities of addition; the truth about living under, above and beyond the influence of drugs and alcohol.
What addiction does to family relationships
Addiction is a harmful disease that affects a great deal not only a person itself but people they are surrounded by. It can cause a lot of unpleasant feelings including lack of attention, irritability, inability to concentrate on things, and so on. A person who is addicted to something usually can’t control his emotions, feelings, and desires because for him the object of the obsession is the only important thing on this planet. Therefore, the fact that addiction does affect family relationships is not surprising.
By Giorgi Mikhelidze5 years ago in Psyche
Addiction's Greatest Victim - Trust
Trust: firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something. There are many casualties of addiction. The brain makes a cruel association between the substance/activity and survival, and god help anything that stands in the way of securing that person’s life-blood*. Health, career, family — all become secondary to the quest for survival. Body, mind and spirit are ravaged by the toxic substances and neglect that comes with a sole preoccupation with the substance or activity. And relationships are destroyed from the lies, manipulation and disgusting behaviour that comes with loss of control.
By Belinda Tobin5 years ago in Psyche
5 Clues You are Living with an Addict
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare. The fear that your child has a drug issue sometimes makes parents put their heads in the sand. The fact is, a 2017 study by the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics showed that 45% of male college students, and 43% of female college students, have used illicit drugs.
By Amy Cooney5 years ago in Psyche
A Sibling's Open Letter to the Deadly Disease of Addiction
The last few years have been particularly difficult for me. I've had to disengage from my family due to their struggle with severe and persistent addiction. My sister and all of her adult children have struggled for more than a decade with substance abuse issues, causing severely strained relationships, disability, and even the recent loss of custody of my two great nephews.
By Taylor Amy5 years ago in Psyche
My Addiction Is Just Fixation
February 20th 2017, I woke up to reality and realised I had hidden in the sand so deep that I had let myself become a victim of addiction. I knew I had to face the world; I was a mum of five children and what I had done is lead us down a path that would result in homelessness, and there was no way I could avoid it.
By Author Billiejo Priestley5 years ago in Psyche
The Sweet Rose Bowl
When I was 17 I was like any other angry, rebellious teenager. I did whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. I took advantage of my mothers' guilt and illness. Obviously thinking back now I regret a lot of the decisions I've made; this being one of them.
By Cheyenne Klein5 years ago in Psyche
Alcohol (Alcoholism)
Alcohol (Alcoholism) Can you stop? Is it worth it? From personal experience it isn’t. Drinking isn’t worth your life or risking the lives of others. It ruins people’s attitude, personality and has them doing stupid things. I’m just as guilty as everyone else. However, I was able to overcome it. Cut it out of my life which has been the best thing. Things have been changing since I've decided to make a change for a better future for myself and children as should we all. Being aware of what alcohol can do is important. It isn’t something that we should mess around with. Our bodies are precious just like everyday is precious. That is why I wanted to share what alcohol (alcoholism) is. Things to look for, what to do and how you can overcome it too. After the past few years of dealing with someone who suffers from it, I know that this can benefit others. Your life is only a struggle when you allow it to be, but you can be better than letting a silly drink control your life.
By MICHELLE SMITH5 years ago in Psyche
