A few posts back, I talked about the family and loved ones' important roles in the rehabilitation and recovery of an addict. Addiction comes in many forms, and the worse kind is the dependency on chemicals. It can not only be a health risk, but it can completely alter one's personality and outlook in life. That for me is the scary part.
This is why an addict needs more support than anyone else. They may be stubborn, reckless and full of angst, but it's the chemicals talking. Many who have survived the struggle from getting rid of a chemical addiction will say that it was all because someone cared enough and was patient enough to help them go through rehabilitation.
There are many rehabilitation centers out there that provide the necessary care for someone going through chemical dependency. For Birmingham rehab, the health service center in Alabama, they don't just provide counseling, but their program includes intervention services for families who don't know how to confront an addicted person. They also offer health services and hospitalization, which are critical for those that go through major withdrawal stages that can make or break their full recovery and rehabilitation.
Sure, it's easy for a family member or a loved one to ignore the devastation drugs or chemical dependency can cause to a person. It takes a lot of courage, kindness and love for someone to care enough to help a friend or a family member deal with the horrors of addiction. I wish there'll be more people out there who'd be willing enough because I believe that each person has a worth, a specific place in this world. Let's do what we can to help each other.
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