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Comment on Who Should Help Her Son? by Keith

Keith — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:01:13 +0000

The sad part of this is that they (mother and son) probably both tried to get effective help and failed along the line, so that the idea of help seems impossible. That’s the really amazing thing about the Narconon program. It delivers where so many others have failed. It’s just getting the person to see that help is possible that seems to be the big barrier.

Comment on Who Should Help Her Son? by Tony

Tony — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:12:33 +0000

What a situation! Thank you for what you do, Sigal.

Comment on About the Author by Sigal Adini

Sigal Adini — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:04:01 +0000

Dear Cathy,

Thank you for your comment on my blog. I would be more than happy to help you. I have some good suggestions and even places that might accept him at no cost. I sent you an email so look for it and if I could talk to you, that would speed up getting the right information to you.

My direct line is 888-800-8331.

My best,
Sigal Adini

Comment on About the Author by Cathy S.

Cathy S. — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:18:15 +0000

My 25 year old son has relapsed and his drug addiction is worse than before. I want to get him into a detox center or program. He has no insurance and I will not pay for it, but he needs it. He is going to NA meetings, although, not regularly. Anyway, I live in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. Are there any programs for his needs and how do I find them? Thanks for you assistance.

Comment on Is a Drug User Trying to Die? by Sigal Adini

Sigal Adini — Mon, 24 May 2010 23:20:11 +0000

Dear Cathy,

Thank you for your question. There are a couple of things to look at here:

1. Is your husband willing to go to a long term rehab program?

2. Are you being an “enabler”?

If your husband is willing to go to a program, then send him right away.

If he is NOT willing to go to a rehab, then we need to take steps in the direction where he will do so.

If you are not sure whether or not you are enabling, then we need to sort that out. When there is someone in the family who is enabling a drug user, it makes it almost impossible to help the drug user and the family. At some point here you are going to have to decide if you are willing to go on like this. If you are, then you are likely enabling.

If you are NOT willing to put up with this situation anymore, then we can proceed into action and take the necessary steps to get your husband into a program.

Unfortunately, it will be YOU that has to grab this bull by horns and get him to do what YOU want. Your husband is buried in his addiction and cannot fight this fight alone.

Does this help?

Sigal Adini

Comment on Is a Drug User Trying to Die? by Cathy Taylor

Cathy Taylor — Fri, 21 May 2010 16:40:31 +0000

My husband is detox on drugs for three days and is at home and not taking anything and he is having a hard time. I wish I could help him but I can”t. He can”t see and he worries me. Do you have any answers for me to do? Thanking you, Mrs. Cathy Taylor

Comment on About the Blog by Sigal Adini

Sigal Adini — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:41:09 +0000

Dear Sandra,

Thank you very much for your comment. I completely understand and there is a way to help you gain the ability to say no. That ability comes from the complete understanding of what is happening with the drug user. There is a video presentation that I really like and I can email it to you if you want it.

Just let me know.

I am reachable at 888-800-8331. That is my direct line.

Sincerely,
Sigal

Comment on About the Blog by Sandra Robertson

Sandra Robertson — Fri, 14 May 2010 14:02:33 +0000

I read this poem and it fits my son to a t. And i am his enabler
and i want to stop , where do i find the courage to say no and mean it because i know i am not helping him get better.

Comment on Enabling and Sympathizing — A Parent Trap by Tony

Tony — Wed, 05 May 2010 00:37:36 +0000

Thank you for a very good post! This is VITAL for the families of addicts to read and know.

Comment on Drug Addicts Have Rights – and So Do You by Sigal Adini

Sigal Adini — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:31:49 +0000

Thank you Rachel for your comment. Well done on your sobriety! It takes a brave person to face that monster and a strong one to beat it down. So again, well done.

And I absolutely agree with you. Drugs/meds mask the real issues. Being completely drug free and then getting counseling is the best method of helping a drug user — or helping anyone for that matter. People take pills to feel better, but the issues are still there, regardless of their mental state while under the influence of a medication.

Thanks for visiting my blog.

Sincerely,
Sigal Adini