16. Changing Horses

07/05/22 • 15 min

Cross dependency is a term that means that an addict doesn't really quit their destructive behavior - they just switch to a different addictive agent. For example, switching from whiskey to beer or from beer to marijuana or from street drugs to prescription drugs. This is intended by the addict to look like change, but it really is not.

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15. When Bottom Hits You!

Addicted persons never get help until things look desperate, so sometimes those who love an addicted person can help them by actually making things worse. There are legal interventions, employer interventions, medical interventions, and family interventions. All of these can be useful to push the addicted person towards help.

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17. Lord Knows I Tried

Addiction is a spiritual disease, because it requires more power than the person has in themselves. Some people have religious background that may either help or hinder their spiritual growth. Religious background that is judgmental and view addiction as a sin never helps recovery, but religion can be very helpful if it is healthy.