But an addict can be help by his/her family, love, affection, and friendship. Other researchers claim that it is in our heads, and…
America spends two and a half times more on healthcare per capita than any other developed nation, quickly approaching $3 trillion EVERY year. With this kind of expenditure, you would expect our citizens to be the healthiest in the world, but this is not the case.…
• Research 3 – 5 peer-reviewed journal articles related to how drug abuse affects families when one or more adult members are addicted to illicit and/or prescription drugs, and the various treatment options available to addicted families.…
The socio-political statement in the film, The Bicycle Thief, is the story that the director chooses shows the desperateness of everyday life. It is a constant struggle of the haves and the have-nots. Those who are the lower or the middle class, always want more and there always is hope that something better will come along their way. Through the character of Antonio, we see the hope for better things to come and that one day he will not have to struggle. It is that hope that drives him and that allows him to move on in his quest to find his stolen bicycle. Perhaps this one thing, such as the bicycle, will make life better. It will allow him to truly live and not just survive. Most of the film takes place over the span…
Gruber, K.J., & Taylor M.F. (2006). A family perspective for substance abuse: Implications from the literature. Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 6(1/2), 6.…
The harsh reality about addiction is it destroys lives if left untreated. By the time the sick individual realizes the depth of their problems, the problems have usually mounted to the point of causing total disarray in their lives as well as in the lives of the people around them. At some point, something has to be done. While many fringe solutions may be advertised, the only reliable solution usually ends up being a treatment stint in a reliable rehabilitation center.…
Because of my addiction I lost their trust. I also lost custody of my children because I simply was not fit to be a parent at that point in time. Over the course of my addiction my family and loved ones began to realize that they couldn’t even trust me enough to leave me alone in their house. I was not allowed to spend the night at anyone’s house, let alone live with them. This trust issue got so bad over time that when I was around my family they constantly hid or watched their purses or personal belongings because they were scared that I was going to steal something. My addiction made me do horrible things to the people I loved the most. I obviously felt horrible about these things but the drugs had a very strong hold on me. Because of these things my family and loved ones eventually wrote me off completely. I was not even welcome for Thanksgiving or Christmas. These years of my life were horrible ones, and I still to do this day do not know how I got through them. The biggest problem that my addiction caused between myself and my family was losing custody of my children. I knew that they should not be with me and I ended up leaving them in the care of my mother until social services got involved in the situation. Eventually I ended up losing my legal rights to them. This situation caused me so much sadness, grief, anger, shame, and guilt. Lots of guilt. These feelings seemed to fuel my addiction even more.…
Addiction is an issue that many families find themselves struggling with. The film, Addiction: The family in crisis, discusses many of the issues surrounding addiction and alcoholism in the family. Addiction was described in the film as a “family disease”, meaning not only does addiction and alcoholism effect everyone in the family, everyone also has a role to play in the family dynamics which may perpetuate the behavior of the alcoholic. The most notable position prolonging the addict’s behavior is the person who takes the role of the enabler. This person will keep the alcoholic from seeking help by assisting or supporting them in their habit. The enabler can be a wife, a mother, or a friend, but it is usually someone who cares very much for…
There are three approaches that can be taken by the families once they have uncovered a multigenerational pattern of addiction: solution focused, narrative, or intergenerational. It is in the best interest of the family, with the help of the therapist, determine which approach is the best fit for this particular family and…
Having to deal with addicted parents is immensely challenging for teens. Aside from having to deal with school, friends, and other things, some teens also have to deal with addicted parents. It is an obstacle for them to balance their school and family lives because instead of receiving support from their parents, they actually have to depend on themselves. It is all up to them to tend to their own needs on what is supposed to be their parents duties and responsibilities. This make them to not trust their own parents and even other people. Self-isolation is also a problem of teens who come from dysfunctional families, because they do not rely and trust others. In other cases, some teens follow the footprints of their parents and engage in illegal…
Most people have a reasonable idea what addiction does to the individual who is abusing substances. The issues have been played out in movies and for some people, in real life many times. What most people seem to underestimate is the profound effect addiction has on the family as a whole and some family members in particular. A good family therapy for addiction treatment program is a great way to address family problems created by addiction.…
This experience was eye opening and I feel that it has better equipped me to help others through the process of recovery. It’s easy to see why addictions are difficult to recover from and why it is considered a lifelong practice. I learned that it takes commitment, courage, and the desire to change and in order to create change, you have to create balance in all areas of your life, because this issue not only affects the addict, but the people around him or her as well. During this…
When Julia moved to Virginia three years ago, we immediately became best friends, and she eventually explained the reason for her move. Her mother was an alcoholic and was progressively becoming worse. She knew her mother was unfit to make healthy parental decisions, so she moved in with her father. It was not very long after Julia’s move that I met her mother. Despite what I knew about her, we instantly connected because she was a lot like my own mother; the only difference was that mine did not have a drinking problem.…
Addiction is the fact or condition of being dependent upon a particular substance. The ripple effect caused by addiction not only affects its victims but also the loved ones and people close to them. As someone that has seen the disastrous effects addiction can cause for both parties, there isn't one specific path it can go.…
Prescription drug abuse has a huge effect on people and their families. Drugs have some good qualities and help in many ways. However, many people tend to abuse the ability to use drugs even when it is not a necessity to use the drugs anymore. Some people do not realize how much they rely on the drugs. There becomes a point in some people’s lives where they tend to take the drug not because they need it but because they have a habit and a want. Many do not realize the effect it has on the body to take these prescription drugs instead of finding a more authentic way to cope. Some people become so addicted to drugs that it becomes all they think about and nothing else. Everything and everyone become of lesser value to them. Getting that medicine…