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Family Member Analysis
Addiction is treatable …
If you think a family member may have an addiction problem, whether or not you are sure, follow this easy 3-step process:
- Fill out the questionnaire as honestly and accurately as possible.
- Fill out your contact details.
- Wait for our response.
What is an Addict?
Simply put, an alcoholic or a drug addict is a person whose life is controlled by the use of alcohol or drugs. Some think of an addict only as the junkie in the alley who sticks a dirty needle in his arm. This misconception keeps many addicts from getting the help they need. In truth, drug addicts come from all walks of life and every part of society. There is no such thing as a typical addict. Many people begin their habit with prescription drugs obtained from well-meaning family doctors or social drinks with friends. Few intend to become addicts. Whether the habit comes from using alcohol, legal medications, or illegal substances such as crack cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines and marijuana, the consequences of addiction can be just as devastating and just as deadly.
Recognizing that there is a problem is the first step to recovery.
If you know or think a family member is an alcoholic or a drug addict, or suffers from a dependency or substance abuse problem, they have to admit the problem before they can begin making progress toward recovery. The following questions and our advice may help to show the person concerned how their drinking or drug-use has made life unmanageable, for themselves as well as for you and your family.
Addiction is a disease: without recovery it takes the addict to jail, to a mental institution, or to the grave.
Before approaching the person concerned, please wait for our response.
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