You begin to calm down after feeling extremely betrayed and upset, and then it hits you: your teen HAS been acting odd lately. Their behavior has changed, they sleep longer, they never have money, they eat all your food at 2am, they’re constantly at “that one kid’s house”, and they’re obviously more distant than ever before. As a parent, you have a responsibility to prevent or intervene when your teen uses drugs.

words of encouragement for sobriety An addiction can be the result of any number of things – an addict is not necessarily a bad person. Many people feel overwhelmed by the pressures and stresses of their lives and turn to drugs as a ‘get-away’. Many addicts are exposed to drugs when they are young, so it has always been a natural part of their lives. Having an addiction does not automatically make you a bad person, no matter what the cause was. You need to realize that there is something better – a life free of drugs. If you are unable to admit that you have an addiction, then there is very little chance that you will have the determination to make your life better.

When a person is experiencing issues with substance abuse, that substance often becomes the center of their life. When was the last time you did something that other than thought beyond the next time you could have a drink? Have you let old hobbies or enjoyments fall to the wayside? While growing away from old hobbies is something that all people do, it is important to think of why you may have left behind something important to you.

words of inspiration for sobriety Finances will most likely be a big factor in making a decision. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 22.2 million Americans are addicted to drugs or alcohol, but ninety percent fail to receive treatment. Studies show that the number one obstacle is cost. It’s a sad fact that many families spend every bit of savings they have, including mortgaging their homes or draining retirement and college funds, permanent hair removal in an attempt to save their loved ones.

words of inspiration for someone fighting addiction Be concise. To quote the GM of the first radio station I ever worked for use “word economy.” This is especially true when delivering a business presentation. In the corporate world one is wise to use more verbs rather than adjectives. People want action in the workplace. I encourage you to use brief and abrupt sentences as this will give your presentation a more “to the point” feel.

With the overwhelming popularity of (and addiction to) Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and whatever other social media sites may crop up before this article is published, we are bombarded with quotes from great thinkers past and present. To disrespect to Gandhi, Oprah or Socrates but I think my dad’s words are truly words to live by.

The dog just exudes happiness and joy. She will take herself to the ‘swimming hole’ in the creek, many times a day. When she is tired, she rests on the cool tiles, when she is playful, she finds a stick or a bug to play with, if everyone else is busy in a session.