I couldn’t have ended 20+ years of alcoholism without the support of my wonderful family. They stood by me throughout my darkest moments, even when they didn’t have to. It took a lot of effort on their part to deal with my nonsense. Lies, lashing out, threats, all the horrible ways that I treated them, and they were still there…
The disease of addiction is complex and insidious. People who struggle with addiction face consequences from their use. Also, addicts may experience obstacles in recovery. Sometimes these obstacles cause a relapse. When a person continually relapses
Very few diseases are as insidious and destructive as addiction is. People who struggle with addiction are experiencing a chronic, relapsing disease of the brain that impacts their behaviours, emotions, mental wellness, and physical health.