Chronic Phase
Lengthy Intoxication and physical deterioration set in.
Moral Deterioration and indefinable fears follow.
Vague spiritual desires.
Defeat admitted, as possibility of death follows.
Rehabilitation Phase
Honest desire for help.
Learns addiction is a illness.
Healthy thinking begins after meeting former addicts.
Spiritual needs examined and physically overhauled by doctor.
Comes new hope.
Recovery Phase
Fear of the unknown future diminishes.
Self-esteem returns.
Realistic thinking and adjustment to family needs commence.
Rebirth of ideals as family and friends appreciate efforts.
New circle of friend is formed.
Increase of emotional control.
Care of personal appearance.
Group therapy and mutual help continue.
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Resources:
Addiction and Recovery: The Jellinek Curve – http://in.gov/judiciary/ijlap/jellinek.pdf
Addiction Treatment Programs – The Watershed
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You hit the nail on the head. We deal with the same problem a few years ago, my brother got addicted to drugs and dealing against it was physically, emotionally and financially stressful. But all is good now. We stayed by his side to all the battles he go through.
Thanks for letting others know what you guys went through.