Advice for Families with a Suffering Addict

Many things families do reflexively when dealing with a family member with drug and alcohol problems are understandable, but may be more harmful than beneficial. These strategies include, but are not limited to: giving ultimatums, nagging or threatening people doesn't work very well. Instead, Dr. Galant has other, more beneficial means of getting people to accept they need treatment. First, getting an addict to weigh the pros and cons of their behavior, performing a cost benefit analysis, may be helpful in opening their eyes to what's really going on. Another strategy is to reward the right behaviors. Instead of rewarding negative behavior with attention, reward people with dependency issues with praise and encouragement when they indicate an interest in seeking recovery. Lastly, using the equivalent of a "time-out" for kids with those that engage in drug or alcohol use in encouraged. When people engage in these activities, remove yourself from the equation, do not participate in their activities let them know that if they want to use, you won't be there.

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Drug Dependency

In common, every day language the reality of drug dependency is loosely defined. Dr. Dan Galant Ph. D., helps us understand what drug dependency is and how we can perceive drug dependency in every day life. While Dr. Galant may refer to the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders) to gain an academic definition of dependency, he describes dependency as that which causes you withdrawal symptoms from suddenly stopping usage of any drug and also stresses that a growing tolerance for a drug of abuse is another sign of dependency.  More generally speaking, however, drug dependency may simply e when a person who uses drugs and alcohol no longer can maintain the regular social relationships they previously enjoyed before they became dependent such as relationships with loved ones, friends and work.

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