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Chemical Dependency, whether on alcohol or drugs, is a disease. It affects and stems from the mind, body and spirit. For many years people believed that it was just a moral defect, and did not see addiction as a disease. Recent studies show that it is not only a disease, but that genetics play a […]
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Many times when we have an addicted loved one and all that we know how to do, rescue, is truly hurting them; the real question is how to help an addict? Enabling is hurting and not helping. There are many support groups which offer a fellowship of individuals which have been through what you may […]
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Typically, the definition of enabling means “to supply with the means, knowledge, or opportunity; to make able.” With the disease of addiction this is also true. For when we as loved ones help ease the pain of addiction, and supply means for the addict to not suffer consequences we are truly enabling the disease. We […]
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Katie is a blog writer here on NoMoreEnabling.com and Executive Director at Transitions Recovery Center in Austin. For more info, visit their website.
Gordon Dickler is the Admissions Coordinator for Turning Point, a young adult drug rehab. He can be reached at 203-937-2309.
Eric is president of Addiction Directions, a Sober Living & Monitoring program in Austin, TX. To learn more, visit their website.
