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10/21/2022

Repost!! Thanks Cody!!

10/21/2022

6 things to avoid saying to “get” someone when they are addicted to a substance and need help:

1. It is just a matter of will power, just stop.

You may believe this statement but research has shown there is a multitude of economic, environmental and genetic components that bring about addiction. Will power may be all it takes for some but most need help.
2. Alcoholism and addiction are a weakness; or a lack of morality, or a moral failing.
Quite the opposite. Most have highly developed empathy, ethics and know right from wrong. Substances numb these values and principles. The brain (where decisions are made) is greatly impacted by drugs. The brain is where decisions and choices are made. Now these decisions are done from a brain in a state of illness. Addiction is a disease of the brain that manifests itself in abnormal behaviors. While society, friends and family are often deeply impacted by the irrational actions of an addict it is important to separate these things from the person.
3. How could you do this to us? Why don’t you love us?

You may feel like this shame based questioning highlights to the addict the pain they are creating. However, the addict often just uses more alcohol or drugs to forget the pain they created for others.
4. You have disappointed us.
Again any shame only drives the alcoholic or addict deeper into an already isolated place of self loathing.

5. Get a job.

Often directed to men this advice is detrimental. Jobs don’t keep or get people sober. The directions to get a job and the addiction will stop suddenly is wishful thinking. Employment too soon often leads to relapse.

6. NOTHING.

Real concern and love will be the key to helping a loved one. Saying nothing or ignoring them and/or isolating an addict almost guarantees a longer time spent lost in addiction.

If you or someone you love needs help with a ongoing addiction problem or advice please call us at: 971-321-0835

10/14/2022

12/01/2019

Sobriety doesn’t have to be boring! Recovery Blvd believes that if sobriety is not enjoyable young people will not engage or stay sober. Recovery Blvd works hard to supply events and peer support so each person can find the thing in life they most enjoy and fulfills them. From Music Therapy to Orchestra or Dancing to Event Planning; Recovery Blvd treatment plans with every client how to become self sufficient, get a GED or enroll in college.
Recovery Blvd is deeply invested in ALL OF OUR next generation and them being sober, joyful and productive. If you or your loved one lacks direction or purpose and has turned to drugs to self medicate or pass the time then Recovery Blvd may be the perfect place for you to discover what you were always meant to become. It is NEVER too late to change the road you’re on.

11/26/2019

11/26/2019

Two of the best people on earth....❤️💯