I live in a little town with a total population of only 8,000 in town. I guess it would be perfect for us if we did not own our own business in this small town. But since we do, we see a lot of “ugly” people coming in and out of our store, just to get a few bucks to feed their addiction. The things they would do just to get some money. Some try to sell just about anything to us, and if they could, they would sell the shirt off their back. Of course, we have those that very desperate and would sell us stolen goods. Yes, you heard me right… stolen goods. They break into their own mother/sisters/brothers/strangers house and take anything they think will get them a few bucks. Sad as it is, we see it happen all the time, and the cops are involved all the time.
Most parents here are quite in denial when it comes to getting help for their kids. But you can’t really blame them, for who would want to air their dirty linen in public. But help must be gotten or else they would continue to hurt themselves and the people around them as well. Intervention is a big word for all those with a drug problem, nobody wants to be told that they are in the wrong and they are not only hurting themselves but also the people who love them. Try telling a normal person that, and even then we will see resistance and denial. Folks with a drug abuse problem will use any kind of excuse to deny themselves of help and rehabilitation.
But there is help, and there are professionals who can assist. But how does one choose the right treatment program for your loved ones..?? Since you can’t go about asking the cops that arrested your kids, nor ask someone else whom you think might have the same problem with their kids, for fear of embarrassing them? A non profit rehabilitation program, offered at no cost to you, provides program information for treatment and recovery from drug and alcohol addictions. Since there are just way too many treatment programs and centers out there, one can get very confused during these trying times, therefore this referral service not only helps you get in contact with the right facilities but also aims to help you select the most effective treatment for your loved ones. They encourage you to show love and support for your loved ones, not to ridicule those that need help. The battle to overcome an addiction is a tough one but they know exactly what you are going through so don’t hesitate to ask for help.
