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Drugs hurt many people. Many people become addicted, meaning they can stop, but believe they can't. Heroin addicts is one thing I cannot help with, because this is a drug that litterally changes you. But as for smoking, cocain, ect. It's all a frame of mind. Now maybe I'm no expert, but I understand the psychology of drug "addicts" because I... Could be classified as one. Now the problem with quiting smoking...ect, is that people forget the idea that they are in control of their bodys, we often feel a great amount of stress, and its typical to think some weed, a cig, a line, anything, will make us feel better, the problem is it does make us feel better. How do we escape it? Many can't, because they convience themselves they can't. What I suggest is to have a person reflect on their inner child, as corney as it sounds... it works. question the person, ask them if when they were 6 they would become powerless to a drug. Ask them if this is everything they wanted to be in life. More often than not you'll here no, they could do better. But even that isn't enough to stop people. They will, knowing it will continue to kill them, convience themselves one more time is no big deal, and in reality it isn't. Challenge them, tell them to prove to themselves that they can do any fuc*ing thing they set their mind to, and when you give up, you have nothing left to live for. I'm sure they already know the dangers, the risk, I did... and as powerfull as information is, it sometimes doesn't matter if it helps mask pain. Offer better solutions, which even that, usually doesn't work. For smoking, challenge somebody to quit for 7 days, while their quiting, keep their mind occupied, its moments when their alone and stress one becomes tempted, if you truely want to end a smoking reign, plan a vacation, it only takes 7 days for a smoking addiction to completly leave ones body. Occupy their time with entertaining things rather than stressfull things that makes them focus on how they can feel better. The number one way to fail in making somebody stop doing something harmfull is to push it onto them, throw statistics in their face and throw away there stuff, to remind them of what their doing... BAD BAD BAD BAD! The opposite effect will happen. It's all a frame of mind people. Remind them they can do anything, we are all but men, and when you want to, you can accomplish anything, and prove to the world your better than what everyone thinks. Remind them, their not another statistic and you love them. And that if they love you, they'll at least try. Once they agree to try, refrain from stress and temptations. If you fail. dont complain, dont give up. Just show dissapointment and let them know you love them... not it.
How to quit smoking/ harder drugs
Date: Sat, 2007-03-24 09:26
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I can't quit smoking! I
I can't quit smoking! I tried so many times and yet I'm still holding a cigarette between my fingers as I type this. I tried the famous narconon, hoping it will make me crave less for nicotine but nothing happened.
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He can always quit his problems with the aid of Drug Treatment. There are people specialized in doing this.
I have this problem too
Tough to watch someone you love fall. All the reasons to quit listed above are great--and, of course, looking for family history is good too. but how do you tell your friend or family member this stuff? Especially if they LIKE drinking and don;t think they have a problem...
-nlublin
I have this problem too. My dad has depression problems, and now is an alcholic. When I talked to him about it (via e-mail) he said he wasn't, it was just a little too much beer, and it was my fault if he was angry and drank. How am I supposed to get him to admit he had a problem?
Getting someone else to quit
Tough to watch someone you love fall. All the reasons to quit listed above are great--and, of course, looking for family history is good too. but how do you tell your friend or family member this stuff? Especially if they LIKE drinking and don;t think they have a problem...
Don't forget, alcoholism is
Don't forget, alcoholism is also genetic and can and people who are depressed, have ADHD, and are male have a much larger chance of becoming an alcoholic. It's an addiction and it's not a simple answer. A family member of mine is struggling with alcoholism and is moving out of his home. They first have to get through the denial stage and admit they have a problem and must agree to get help. Sometimes they have to fall, hard. Hard enough they'll wake up the next morning and realize they need to change or fall even lower. Make sure alcoholism doesn't run in your family. If it does, be careful whether to choose alcohol or not. My brother is 3 times more likely to be an alcoholic since he's of course male, has been depressed, and has ADHD. Hard, isn't it???
Interesting
I agree with the above statement "It's also important to understand that not everyone who drinks is an alcoholic - just those who are consumed by it." This is very true, and I've seen it with my own eyes. My father used to drink beer occasionally, but he wasn't an alcoholic, and still isnt to this day. It's the difference in people, and what they do and don't do, and also how they feel and think about things.
This is another illustration
This is another illustration of what Diase was trying to say. His knowledge is based on experience, and every word I've heard so far is true according to what I've seen myself. I love Adam, I find it hard to believe that trite sayings are the answer to alcoholism. It's also important to understand that not everyone who drinks is an alcoholic - just those who are consumed by it.
10 ways out
people our age sometimes feel it's hard to say no to alcohol-even to a best friend. If anyone offers you a drink, be prepared with an answer to refuse it. That way you won't feel pressured to think one up on the spot. Below are ten possible ways to say no. Some are straightforward, while others are more creative than "That's no allowed." Try to remember them all-and make up three of your own, too.
10 ways out
1.im not a drinker im a thinker
2.im way to cool for that
3.no thinks im allergic
4.i want to live as long as i can without alcohol
5.sorry i need as much of my brain cells i can have
6.thanks but im on a diet from alcohol
7.i dont drink in days that end in "Y"
8.ah...to drink or not to drink that's a question..i'll take NOT!!!
9.im not a follower.im a leader and im saying no!!!
10.im smarter than i look....
X-TRA INFOMATION
lungs:large amounts of alcohol can make it hard for you to breathe.you can pass out.if you throw up, you may not be able to breathe easliy and u might choke.
blood:alcohol can affect ur blood's ability to clot.that means if u r cut, it will be harder to stop bleeding and to form a scab.ur white blood cells-the ones that fight germs-may not work as well, so u might get sick.
liver:alcohol can cause fat to build up in ur liver. that becomes scar tissue, which can lead to a liver disease that can eventually kill u.
small intestines/pancreas:alcohol can damage the lining of ur intestines. ur pancreas can become irritated.
stomach:alcohol can irritate ur stomach and make it produce too much acid. more acid in ur stomach can cause u to throw up or feel sick later.
kidneys:alcohol can make u go to the bathroom over and over. u become dehydrated, meaning u dont have enogh of water in ur body. without enogh water, ur kidneys could stop workind.
sorry if i grossed u but its the truth.i may know alot 4 a 13 yr old but thats good and teaches me from right and wrong so follow the right choice and be drug free...REACH FOR THE STARS NOT THE BARS...
SO ASK, LISTEN,& LEARN
MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE TODAY AND BE
DRUG FREE.......