I think that woman think it is a sign of weakness, but I do not think it is a sign of weakness. I think that it is the opposite. I think that it takes a really strong person to admit that they have a problem. And then it takes even a stronger person to do something about it. I have some people in my family with drug/alcohol problems and I wish they would want to change and fix their problems. It is hard to see someone you care about go through the ups and downs of substance abuse. The best thing you can do for someone with a drug/alcohol problem is just be there for them. They will only change their lifestyle when they are ready!
Admiting to a problem can be difficult but i think it takes courage and strenght for someone to admit to a problem. I do not think it is a weakness because admitting is the first step to getting help. I agree with you that being there and showing support is one of the ways to encourage people.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, it does take a strong person to admit that they do have a problem. The harder part is to take action to correct the problem and get professional help. Also, being there and supporting the person is always a good thing. The addict has to want to quit though. They could be in the best program in the world, but if the main effort does not come from them, they are likely to return to using drugs. For those that become dependent on drugs, it becomes a full time job, trying to find their next fix. This is extremely sad for the caring family, watching their loved ones in this state of mind.
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