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Post 31 made on Wednesday January 7, 2015 at 08:12
davet2020
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I have several family members who are alcoholics/drug dependent It is a battle to them that they must fight everyday.

Everyone who has a loved one that has this condition/disease can help them by supporting them in their fight to keep sober.

AA has helped save the lives of millions of people.
If you are going to do the job...why not do it the right way?
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Post 32 made on Thursday January 8, 2015 at 11:41
Richie Rich
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Wow, sad deal.

Addiction is a bitch. I have a family history of it (mostly alcoholism) and I have to keep that in the back of my mind every day, especially when the stress and pressures of life start to get harsh and I think "damn, I need a drink".

Also, I am over 40 now. Life doesn't seem as long as it used to be.
I am a trained professional..... Do not attempt this stunt at home.
Post 33 made on Thursday January 8, 2015 at 13:25
Mr. Stanley
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Alcholism, and being in a bad relationship with an abusive controlling narcissitic person are part of the equation. Depression was probably the underlying issue. Sounds like he was trying to self medicate.

Lost my dad to suicide. He drank a little too, but we should have worked with him on treating his depression.
"If it keeps up, man will atrophy all his limbs but the push-button finger."
Frank Lloyd Wright
Post 34 made on Thursday January 8, 2015 at 13:33
goldenzrule
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It's often easier to see the signs after the fact unfortunately. In many cases, people that are in that dark place will often hide it to some extent. I didn't know Scott so I do not know how close he was with family and/or friends. It may very well be he just was not close with anyone to the point they would notice the problems. The legal issues make you think someone would have stood up and noticed, but even then, none of us know if anyone reached out to try and help. In the end, its still up to that individual to accept that help and get better.
Post 35 made on Thursday January 8, 2015 at 13:55
NEZBO
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On January 8, 2015 at 13:33, goldenzrule said...
It's often easier to see the signs after the fact unfortunately. In many cases, people that are in that dark place will often hide it to some extent. I didn't know Scott so I do not know how close he was with family and/or friends. It may very well be he just was not close with anyone to the point they would notice the problems. The legal issues make you think someone would have stood up and noticed, but even then, none of us know if anyone reached out to try and help. In the end, its still up to that individual to accept that help and get better.

Most of these stories with conditions such as these don't really know how to get better. They don't want to be embarrassed and believe it will get better at some point. We have to be sensitive everyday to those that are close and step up and have an intervention if necessary. I lost my brother to suicide and almost lost my other brother to alcoholism. It is a scary and dark place. If someone you love is struggling and you ask them how they are doing they will say fine. That is when you say bullshit and don't leave until they talk with you or even argue the truth out.
go visit them everyday until a solution of help can be determined.
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