You just lost the best lover you ever had. Don't rush into a relationship to fill the void. Let someone approach you and even then be hesitant. Be strong, and avoid "Euphoric Recall", that is, remebering how good it felt when you were using. You have to force yourself to focus on something else. Good luck...Stay Strong. Most 12 step programs advocate not becomming involved in a relationship for at least the first year of recovery. You need to become comfortable with yourself before you can be comfortable with someone else. As recovering adicts (alcoholics fall into the same catagory- even though some don't think so) we have a hard time dealing with reality, which is why we seek chemical release. Until you can be comfortable facing reality without any chemical crutch, you won't be able to have a successful relationship. This process usually takes at least a year... some take much longer. Good luck in your recovery. (P.S. I'm not just citing some psycho-babble- I've been sober for 24 years)
Coz sometimes WE forget the value of NA's Step 4.
Because attraction has nothing to due with drug addiction
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.
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.
"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.
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
well it depends on who the person is. If the person know that he/she is strong enough to overcome drugs and not go back to it then that person is strong enough to be able to be in a relationship. but if that person is not so sure maybe it's best not to be in a relationship until he/she is very certain