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Every person begins in some form of family arrangement. Whether it's a single-parent family, a dual-parent family, a foster home, or any other arrangement, this structure is what shapes a major part of individual development. Do you think disharmony in family life is a major contribution to substance abuse? How can a family be made stronger? -Aaron JustKnowWhy
Why It Happens
Posted by: JustKnowWhy
Date: Mon, 2006-10-30 16:54
Date: Mon, 2006-10-30 16:54
Drug Abuse
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AA's are welcomed in my opinion because they can really give support for confused people. It's not easy to be in a drug treatment center that i think everyone knows.
Re: Why It Happens
yes disharmony in a family can contribute to the drug problems, but mostly i think it's a lot of peer pressure and teens wanting to be cool and trying drugs for the first time. I am really proud of everyone out there who has the courage to quit drugs, but let me tell you.. there are people out there who is not that easy and now they're victims.
so a tip out there,,,, be smart and dont start with drugs... trust me
Re: Why It Happens
yes i know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Why It Happens
yeah. when people hurt they're just looking for a way out. it's one thing to think that none of your peers like you, but when it feels like your own family doesnt even love you...well thats so much worse and you'd do anything to distract from that pain
Re: Why It Happens
I agree with both of them and as ive said many times before, my mom just got out of rehab about 6 months ago for marijuana and alcohol abuse, she almost got us taken away. A good thing for former alcoholl users is AA meetings, they might sound like they're not for you, but even to me as a non-alcohol user(im only 11) they are extrememly friendly and comforting and they do help keep you sober
Re: Why It Happens
Thank you for that, Soy. Great to hear you're doing so well! Has your family has been a help to your being drug-free/sober? And in what ways?
Re: Why It Happens
Soy,
I agree with you 100% my sister is where you used to be, using heroin except she has a drinking problem as well... I am glad to meet someone else who has gotten better, but you are aware that you've still got a long road ahead of you and I'm glad you're working toward your goal and thats getting better! Keep it up! No matter what happens, because there are things in life that will make you want to go resort to drugs and I hope that doesnt happen to you!
Ushersgirl_06
Re: Why It Happens
yes, disharmony in a family can contribute to ones substance abuse, but everyone "has their own worse". if you understand that. and also, i think alot of drug abuse is caused by ones inner emotions, ones inner problems and self doubts.
i've been offically heroin free for over a year
and 100% sober for 6 months