Coping with drug addiction and relationships and recovery can be challenging. Addiction to anything can change a person dramatically. Even as they recover it can be a rough road for people who love them and are attempting to maintain relationships with and deal with their addiction and recovery.Addiction puts an amazing amount of pressure on the people closest to the addict.

I can testify to this personally my aunt who I grew up living with use to call me every few hours asking me when I was going to be home. I would always say I will be there in a bit know that I was going to stay at the dope house longer.

My point her is this was needless if I would have gotten clean like I promised so many times in the past she would at least not have to worry about me being out all night which when I was using I frequently was.

They are the ones whose trust is violated and whose health and well-being is often put at risk due to an addiction to drugs. This is just one of the reasons coping with addiction and relationships and recovery can be a difficult to deal with on a daily basis. On the other hand, while recovery from drug addiction is a personal journey having someone loving and supporting close by can make the difference between success and failure.

There is a thin line between supporting an addict and being an enabler. People in a serious relationship with a recovering addict often find themselves right up against that line questioning themselves about their own motives and actions.

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The loved ones of those people struggling with drug abuse and relationships find themselves in some unusual situations. They end up going to meetings with their loved ones who are in recovery. They too must be honest, open and willing to go to their higher power to seek relief, guidance and strength. They all too often are left asking themselves,’ Is it worth it?’

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Ultimately the person who is in a relationship with a recovering addict must steel themselves and make tough choices. They have to come to grips with the fact that the person they loved no longer exists or make a commitment to love the recovering addict until the addict can love themselves.

I have seen many people in recovery that are in relationships. Some get into a relationship while they are still in rehab and this will only end badly in a relapse probably for both parties. I have seen good ones as well as bad ones. A lot of the times newcomers will hook up with the first person that pays attention because they do not yet know how to be alone with themselves.

There is a saying that goes two sickies don’t make a wellie. That’s way a lot of times it is recommended that if you are not already in a relationship then not to get into one until you have at least one year clean so head the word and you may just be able to stay clean another day. I hope that everyone who reads this will get the help they need to overcome addiction today.

Good luck

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