The best possible advice: go to some Nar-Anon meetings. You need to understand where he's coming from, and also what you can expect on your side of the deal. The folks at Nar-Anon can help tremendously. If there are no meetings near you, try Al-Anon instead.
We cannot overemphasize how important this is.
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It is strongly discouraged.
Was a recovering alcoholic and drug addict
Was a recovering alcoholic and drug addict
No. No matter how bad your life is, sharing it with more drug addicts will not make it any better.
No, he is a recovering drug addict. He goes to NA meetings 3 times a week.
No he is not, but his wife was addicted to drugs and he didnt realize it until she burned down their house.
"Like any romantic relationship, dating a recovering addict can have its challenges. If you're realistic about what you can handle and what kind of support you can offer, chances are the qualities you're looking for in a partner can be found in a recovering addict just as easily as someone with no history of addiction.Doget the facts about their recoveryeducate yourself about the disease of addictionsupport their recovery programknow your limitsDon'tmake snap judgmentsrescue or enablediscount your own needsignore the signs of relapse"I recommend checking out the recommended links for additional advice. I think you'll find some good unbiased answers there.
Drug addict is the correct spelling. A drug addict suffers from drug addiction.
My suggestion would be to not tell your friends and family members about this recovering drug addict until he fully recovers. Your friends and family would be more accepting and understanding if the person you were dating is now in good shape and is not still in need of professional help. It's a bad idea to tell you family and friends , " the guy I'm dating has problems and hes' a recovering drug addict ". It's just a turn off. But try to be careful around these people. Just because a person is recovering it doesn't mean they're cured of their problems.
Nic Sheff is a writer and recovering drug addict. He is the author of Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines, and We All Fall Down: Living with Addiction.
that is my question is Ashly Cole a drug addict
File a motion to be emancipated by the court.Added: In some states (you don't give yours) minors can be emancipated at younger ages than 17. Suggest that you speak with a school guidance counselor, trusted teacher, social worker or clergyman for advice.