Local nonprofit helps man recover from drug addiction
Chalden and his wife resisted cocaine for eight years and shared their story of recovery with people around the world before everything fell apart. That was nearly five years ago. The couple battled their addictions, and as they hit rock bottom …
Read more on The Northwest Florida Daily News

Pompano Beach, Florida Area Welcomes Recovery Associates, Offering …
Pompano Beach, Florida Area Welcomes Recovery Associates, Offering Services for People in Need of Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment. July 8th, 2013 – 0 comments – Filed Under – by admin. Filed Under: Press Releases · Tweet …
Read more on Watch List News (press release)

Online Substance Abuse Treatment Offered at Zero Cost to All War Veterans
Online Substance Abuse Treatment (OSAT) is honoring military members for their service to America by offering zero cost and substantially discounted online drug and alcohol addiction treatment programs. OSAT recognizes that men and women in uniform …
Read more on PR Web (press release)

The Recovery Place Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center Welcomes New …
These facilities specialized in providing treatment for those struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, but also those suffering from a dual diagnosis of both substance abuse and a psychiatric disorder. “Alcohol and drug addiction are diseases that …
Read more on PR Web (press release)

New substance abuse assessment facility open in York
(York) — People seeking treatment for drug and alcohol abuse have a new place to turn for help in central Pennsylvania. The York/Adams Drug and Alcohol Commission has opened the facility inside the county Human Services Center in the city of York.
Read more on witf.org

Question by roarmrdinosaur: Boyfriend’s Drug Addiction and Guilt-Tripping Family?
My boyfriend of 4 years has been using Oxycontin for almost a year now. His social circle has been created because of the drug. He recently has come to terms and admitted to me that he does not want to be dependent upon them anymore and he would like to get his life back together. I do not want to be up his ass but at the same time I don’t want to deny the situation either.

I went to his parents because I was afraid for his health. All that happened with that was seem to make the situation worse. They put GPS tracking on his phone, his brother has kept searching the neighborhood for him and once he finds him he harasses him and his friends. He keeps in contact with me although he got mad and distrusted me because of the fact that I told them. He still see’s me and calls me. His Mom keeps hounding me because she knows that he see’s me and that I know more about where her son is and what he’s doing than she does. I assured her that he is safe, eating healthier, waking up early and trying to get a job. He’s not better but he is progressing along the road to recovery but he WILL eventually need professional help. She believes that I’m “playing games” with her and if “I loved him as much as I say I do” that I would rat on him and pretty much act more worried.

I am worried about him but he seems to run away more if I constantly say “Are you still on drugs” “Why are you doing that still?” “Are you getting better?” etc…I feel like I am taking just a different approach to the situation. I know that she’s his mother and obviously mothers will interpret this situation much differently but I feel like her approach is what’s driving him away from her. He won’t call his Mom or go over to the house. She blames me.

What should I do? I do not want to have a sour relationship with his Mom and have her feel like I’m “hiding things from her” and that I “do not love her son enough” but I feel like their approach is driving him away more.

(By the way, he’s a Momma’s boy where she does everything for him and he has pretty much did not learn any sense of responsibility yet)

Best answer:

Answer by Kelle
You are in a difficult position.

You are right. The more harassing the more he will isolate himself.

The key is to say you care without facilitating the addiction. never give any money.

He is a big boy. He’s knows the situation he is in. HE HAS TO DECIDE what to do.

Oxycontin is a VERY addictive drug. It is unlikely he will be able to quit without going to rehab.

You might want to investigate rehab. centres so you are ready with a suggestion if he reaches that point.

Personally i would have as little contact with his family as possible – you don’t need the hassle.

Say nothing to him about his drug problem. It’s an old record; he knows. Just reassure him that you love him.

PS An intervention would not work in this case.

PPS We don’t need 2 casualties here. You need to think about getting on with your life and worrying about him will take a heavy toll.He needs natural consequences to make a decision.

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

David Jameson
Editor's note: The Advocate-Messenger recently visited the Isaiah House, a Christian recovery program for men and women struggling with drug addictions and alcoholism. This is the fourth and last installment of a four-part series. All people …
Read more on Central Kentucky News

Delaware Voice: Delaware must expand its drug rehab programs
Delaware's Medicaid program will only pay for 10 days of detox! Other states deliver a 28-day program as Delaware did in the past. Ten days is not adequate to rehabilitate an Oxycontin, heroin or crack cocaine user. Further, some are sent out of state …
Read more on The News Journal

Question by : How many addicts successfully recover from drug addiction?
Those rehab places seem like a revolving door. What percentage of drug addicts who’ve been addicted to hard drugs for at least one year successfully recover from their addiction the rest of their lives?

Best answer:

Answer by applesk8er
1 in 6

Add your own answer in the comments!

Mark Gilman: 12-step recovery programmes are best for addicts

Read more on The Guardian

C4 Recovery Solutions Announces New Addiction Recovery Conference
Developed more than 75 years ago, the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous have withstood the test of time and science to emerge as a primary foundation for recovery from both alcoholism and drug addiction. “Many conferences focus on science and …
Read more on PR Web (press release)