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Addiction & Recovery

pnwmom

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5. The person we're dealing with seems to have crossed the line from addiction

Reply to Stuart G (Reply #4)

Wed Apr 19, 2017, 03:45 PM

Apr 2017

and substance abuse to psychosis. He has the financial means to keep going indefinitely, so I don't think there's anything that could propel him into a 12 step program, even if he were completely sane.

Anyway, I'm very happy for you that you applied yourself to his hard work. Yes, it's a lifelong process, but I saw it work for a beloved uncle (who had decades of sobriety before his death from old age), and for his friends from the program -- so just keep taking it one day at a time, Stuart! Never give up on yourself!

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Going to make a quick post before bed about something rather personal for me. [View all] F4lconF16 Jul 2015 OP

I salute your courage. CrispyQ Jul 2015 #1

Congratulations..I also believe this is courageous ... Stuart G Jul 2015 #2

I came to this group because a drug addicted relative has been impacting our lives pnwmom Mar 2017 #3

Addictions suck..dealing with those who are addicted also suck.. Stuart G Apr 2017 #4

The person we're dealing with seems to have crossed the line from addiction pnwmom Apr 2017 #5