keeps the addict clean?
2006-10-26 03:51:39 · 10 answers · asked by prettypalmbeacher 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
`Most of the "Anonymous" (Alcohol, Narcotics, Gambling, Y!A, etc.) groups do help a great number of people.
There are no guarantees.
2006-10-26 04:04:55 · answer #1 · answered by Da Judge 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No. I believe that going to meetings, getting a sponsor, doing the steps, being willing to go to any length and changing everything in your using life keeps an addict clean. Just going to meetings does nothing more than taking the edge off.
2006-10-26 04:15:59 · answer #2 · answered by Buffy Summers 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should check out the meetings in your area some are better than others. From what I've heard the main thing NA does is to keep the addicts busy during the day and to try and keep their mind off of it. Some areas are better at it than others. My brother went to a meeting once and it didn't help him, but I've heard others who said they got a lot from the meetings. You also have to really be ready to quit, showing up to a meeting doesn't do it alone you have to do it for yourself as well and continue to show some will-power when you aren't at a meeting.
2006-10-26 05:45:44 · answer #3 · answered by A W 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's harder to find statistics on NA than it is on AA which has a 5% success rate.
The best report I have seen was when someone got their hands on key chain sales (the ones that advertise clean time). Judging from the amount of 24 hour that were purchased against 30 days, 60 days, etc, their success rate is even lower than AA's 5%.
My own experiences with AA and NA is that both are very cult-like and offer excuses for past behavior while never addressing the causes.
2006-10-28 06:11:11 · answer #4 · answered by raysny 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
HELL NO...not for me anyways....if a person is trying to get off drugs...why would u want to sit around all day and trade dope stories...i was on drugs for awhile and went to jail...when i got out..my parolle officer wanted me to go to meetings...i did not or would not go...a person trying to quit does not need to think about it all day long or u might just decide to go out and get the buzz u have been talking about so much....plus...most likely u have enough problems dealing with ur own issues...how are u gonna be able to help someone else that is addicted...u will not have time for #1....YOURSELF..there is alot of activities u can get into that do not require the use of drugs.....my self...i am still not clean....i smoke alot of pot.....i am not trying to quit....but ..a few years back i was strung out on cocaine...everyday all day for 2 years..i lost over 80lbs....when u cant take it no more......u will quit.....no drug or program can help a person that is strung out....this is all my opinion..and this is coming from a person who has tried everything from oxycotin to cocaine..crack..pretty much any pill u can think of..and years in prison 4 it
2006-10-26 04:08:08 · answer #5 · answered by big_chris_fool 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
it type of feels to me That a Drug is a drug is a drug, all the bs and reducing the corners to get the answer you want to justify notwithstanding it really is final analysis its a drug, and so is alcohol, if you're dropping pills or smoking you at the instantaneous are not sparkling n sober, you're both sparkling or not, also NA does have a religious twist to it utilising the be conscious GOD, to each and each and every their own yet do not placed down those who're not religious because they'll say in case you do not position self assurance in god then your not doing the steps. NA,AA is a good stepping stone to get sparkling yet adequate of the brainwashing like their the in basic terms way, thats BS, their are many contained in the international that did not like their lifes and changed it and who proceed to be sparkling and sober so who's NA or AA to assert their any more effective perfect then them. I were given sparkling their and it helped me huge time exhibiting me yet differently yet because i do not do god their were ones who would walk out after I spoke and others who would say i agree,correct one. also i do unlike that any one can connect once you've drug or alcohol challenge, their are some that would want to be suggested go elsewhere,aka: baby Molesters they don't nicely, and are lurking contained in the rooms even as others attempt to get sparkling, i comprehend and performance ran them out ;-) then even as placed down for personality assassination not that i cared, then some months later the guy molested some toddlers contained in this methodology, Then it became like O i keep in mind once you spoke about it.... on the instantaneous my existence is a good existence and that i have 22 3/4 yeas sparkling and sober , So in basic terms beware...and keep in mind each and every thing is in basic terms and opinion. If u have a drug challenge and want to modify NA/AA is a good position to commence....good luck 2All
2016-12-05 06:14:32 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the person. while Ive known some that 2 this day are still using, there are others that wanted it bad enough that they quit and are clean and sober. The meetings help,but 4 me they just brought 2 many anxieties about goin back. So I just made up my mind and devoted myself 2 friends, family and work. 9 1/2 yrs. and goin strong.
2006-10-26 03:59:31 · answer #7 · answered by walkindude22 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
it can if the person works the program. If they are simply attending the meetings to be attending them, then their chances for staying clean are lower. It all depends on the willingness of the person to stay clean!!
2006-10-26 04:00:31 · answer #8 · answered by Michelle : 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Only if they have 'hit a bottom' and become willing to change by doing the 12 steps of the program.
2006-10-27 15:08:33 · answer #9 · answered by concernedjean 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
not really, I believe if your an addict you have to help yourself before anyone else can help you!
2006-10-26 03:59:21 · answer #10 · answered by bdbarbie 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋