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ZeldaGilroy · 02-28-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Wow, I never knew all that, Billie.

I never drink for the same reason as you. I always knew you were strong, but WOW!!!!

Thanks Monika!

to you too!

OH Nuts! · 03-01-2011, 05:11 PM

Oh its definitely an addiction all right. Speaking as someone in recovery, it reaps horrible destruction. BUT what is sad is that it's not a level playing field, for some its much harder than others. I was lucky, while it was no picnic the urges mostly went away after six months. But the disease is always there - you have to stay on top of it-like any disease. I always go to meetings and if I'm having a hard time I ratchet up the frequency, make lots of phone calls and ask for help. And give it when I can too.

Sadly some people just can't stop with their particular addiction; it's just too strong. I have a wonderful Aunt and the only way she stopped smoking was when she had a stroke and couldn't put a cigarette to her mouth. After that she finally quit.

catlover79 · 03-01-2011, 08:05 PM

Sounds like my own aunt - my deceased uncle's wife. She was a heavy smoker for many years until she suffered a heart attack in 1995. The doctors warned her to stop smoking immediately, which she did. I'm proud to say that Aunt Pat has not picked up a cigarette in over 16 years.

Family Ties Forever! · 03-01-2011, 09:03 PM

I think it's a disease. I think alcoholism and drug addiction are horrible things to have to witness and/or go through. Growing up around it is a terrible price to have to pay. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I think alcohol and drugs turn people into someone they might not other wise be.

My heart goes out to those who have lost loved ones to drugs and/or alcoholism. It's so sad and unfair to those left behind.

03-01-2011, 08:05 PM	#18
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03-01-2011, 09:03 PM	#19
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	I think it's a disease. I think alcoholism and drug addiction are horrible things to have to witness and/or go through. Growing up around it is a terrible price to have to pay. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I think alcohol and drugs turn people into someone they might not other wise be. My heart goes out to those who have lost loved ones to drugs and/or alcoholism. It's so sad and unfair to those left behind.
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03-01-2011, 05:11 PM	#17
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Oh its definitely an addiction all right. Speaking as someone in recovery, it reaps horrible destruction. BUT what is sad is that it's not a level playing field, for some its much harder than others. I was lucky, while it was no picnic the urges mostly went away after six months. But the disease is always there - you have to stay on top of it-like any disease. I always go to meetings and if I'm having a hard time I ratchet up the frequency, make lots of phone calls and ask for help. And give it when I can too. Sadly some people just can't stop with their particular addiction; it's just too strong. I have a wonderful Aunt and the only way she stopped smoking was when she had a stroke and couldn't put a cigarette to her mouth. After that she finally quit.