Sunday, April 15, 2007
Blog 13: Drug Abuse
I think that it is a sign of strength for a woman to admit that she has a drug or alcohol problem. It takes a lot for a person say that they do have an issue and that they need help. One of the biggest accomplishments for a women with a habit is to seek help from a counselor or enter into a rehab program. For a person to put aside their pride and try to better themselves is a huge sign of strength. Drugs and alcohol abuse damages thousands of peoples' lives each year, and for a women to try and break that cycle; it is monumental. When a person enters into a rehabilitatory program, it shows progress and that the person has a want to change. This is a huge step in the right direction, and they should be commended for trying to get their life back on track. Family and friends should be supportive and keep hope in their hearts for the person who is struggling with an alcohol or drug problem.
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I agree with you in that it is definitely a sign of strength and not weakness for a woman to admit that she has a problem. Many people seem to look down on people who try to admit their problems and get help, and that's wrong of them to do. The help would not be there if it was the weak way out, and anyone who feels it is weak to admit your mistakes should mind their own business. Lately there has been a lot of female stars going into rehab and admitting they need help, and that certainly takes a lot more courage and strength than not dealing with it. It would take a lot of courage to admit to millions of people you have a problem, but you are ready to deal with it.
A woman who admits she has a substance abuse problem shows signs of strength, courage and honesty. I think the biggest challenges for women are: wanting to make a change, going to their first substance abuse treatment program appointment, and then following through with a treatment program. Women have to be consistent with keeping all appointments, in order for them to gain the benefits needed to be successful in putting an end to the substance abuse problem. I think having faith and family support plays a major role to quickly recovering from the substance abuse problem. I applaud any woman who can admit they have a substance abuse problem and can actually do something about the substance abuse problem.
I agree with your post. I, too, think that admitting an addiction is a strength because that is the first obstacle to recovery. Breaking an addiction is quite possibly one of the hardest things anyone can do. So knowing that the road ahead will be a bumpy one, and still choosing to get treatment, takes a lot of willingness and strength.
Anjelica,
It is a sign of strength for a woman to admit she has a drug or alcohol problem. Most addicts either don't recognize they have a drug problem, or are ashamed of telling someone about it. When a person enters into treatment, it is showing progress and that the person has a want to change. Both admitting a problem and finding a resolution together show signs of strength. But one can not do all this alone. Support would be necessary from beginning to end, and even after to make ensure quality recovery.
Joyce Emengini
Hi Anjelica, I totally agree with you that it's a sign of strength when a women admits that she has a drug problem. I say this because we live in a sciety that look down on you when facing such issues. Furthermore, I think every women should be proud of herself when she can admit that she has a problem and seek help to solve the problem.
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