wot r the chances of staying clean after 17 years on the drug,my friend has been out of rehab 4 2 months and so far has stayed clean.
2006-11-30 08:43:44 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
there are really good chances of your friend staying clean with the right treatment and help. I think this is the wrong place because you have stupid people saying there is no chance, but then really nice people like there have been being supportive which is exactly what ure friend needs at this time, if people dont believe him/her why should he believe in himself? People seem to forget that everyone make mistakes in life and is a learning process. Im currently doing a degree in mental health and there are so many things to help your friend, sadly addicts only seem to realise when they hit rock bottom and lose everything, but that could be a good thing as they learn to pick themselves up again, please dont pay anyattention to people being narrow minded its because they dont understand addiction or are ignorant, he has a good friend by the sounds of it and that what they need, SUPPORT so the best thing is to go to the GP and see if they can get involved in some sort of therapy or interest. One of my favourites is art therapy and it creates so much self awareness and a new focus on life ! something different and rewarding with lots of love and support from loved ones like friends and family i hope ive been some help and good luck to him everyone deserves a second chance !
2006-11-30 11:22:01 · answer #1 · answered by caz130284 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While I'm not sure about Heroin, I'm pretty sure that addiction all runs the same course. A very close friend of mine also battles an addiction but hers is with Meth. These drugs just literally take control of the persons life. Infact my friend got pregnant and still had a hard time saying no to the drug. I'm a friend though so I don't turn my back on her when she is down. I think that there is a different mentality to people are victims of addiction. Yes, I say victim because once someone is addict they lose all control over everything. You friend can stay sober but he/she has to want to and that's all that there is to it. Your friend will need you to be there no matter what, remember that your friend might get really moody when the urge to do the drug comes over but you must stay strong and hang in there. Guide your friend and help him to know how to make the urge go away. Do not let this friend go anywhere near the drug, any place where the drug might be, and change his friends excluding you of course. My friend thought that she could still be friends with hers and just tell them no to the drugs but that never works, because the addict always says just one more time won't hurt. One more thing to keep in mind, after being on something like that for so long, your friend may not know how else to live life so show him/her different things, get them involved in something fun to keep them occupied and that will make it easier. I hope that what I have said here makes sense and it wasn't just a bunch of rambling. I wish you and your friend all the luck in the world.
2006-11-30 09:08:30 · answer #2 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say the ODDS aren't very good, but I've known people that have stayed off of heroin for many years.
It all depends on if they are working their program, and what they are filling their voids with.
People start using drugs for many different reasons, and they have to do SO MUCH soul searching to stay clean.
Think of what his/her triggers may be, he/she has to find reliable ways to satisfy those triggers. By reliable, I mean, whatever may trigger him/her at 3am, or at a really bad emotional moment.
What ever they were "fixing" by getting high, they now have to rethink EVERYTHING and everyone and everyplace!
It's a long hard road and it has no end.
Be there for him/her.
I think it's cool that you understand their disease enough to know that recovery doesn't end with rehab, it ends when their life ends.
2006-11-30 08:52:40 · answer #3 · answered by red.cancer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cousin has been in and out of jail/rehab for this drug he's been on it for a very long time too...he has been clean for quite some time now, its possible to stay clean, you just have to have the right mind set.
2006-11-30 08:47:24 · answer #4 · answered by Fantasy686 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can do it, i never did heroine, or did anything that long, i'm only 17, but i did have a problem with meth(which is just as addivctive) and have been getting help for it and have stayed clean since march of this year. they can stay clean if they truely want to, it'll be hard for them don't get me wrong but they can do it. just be supportive and help them through tough times, cuz thats when people often go back to using, hope i was helpfull
2006-11-30 08:47:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The chances aren't that good.Don't be hurt if that person starts using again. After 17 years of doing dope, life is looking pretty stressful without the stuff.
However, both AA and NA have been proven to work on the worst cases, if the person has the willingness to surrender to the program and is willing to work it.
I have also seen a religous conversion bring a miracle to addicts and god takes away the desire to use.
2006-11-30 08:54:50 · answer #6 · answered by Thurston Howell III 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why not go swimming together and then she will be happy. Taking drugs is just for losers, as you know. So give her other things in life, like sports and travelling. It is a shame it is cheaper to do drugs, drink, etc than to travel and see the world. Also sports can cost so usually in the UK the unemployed people can get a free swimming pass so they will use their time productively and stay away from bad things like drugs. Hope this helps.
2016-05-23 05:52:15 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a true friend to this friend, just give all the support you can. If she/he goes back to it, at least you can say you tried. Try to get them to be with you more and watch for signs that they are using again, don't cover for them, tell them straight!! you've got to. After this length of time I think you might be fighting a losing battle, but you never know, sometimes something just clicks?? new job, new guy, it is possible. keep trying though. Good luck. xx
2006-11-30 09:01:52 · answer #8 · answered by RUTH M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Staying clean and sober depends on the individual persons determination and willingness to change. One of the hardest and biggest changes to be successful is changing your normal routine, getting rid of old friends and associates with the same issues.Commitment to support counseling, therapy as well as getting off and staying off all chemicals including alcohol, tobacco, as well as illegal chemicals.
2006-11-30 08:48:07 · answer #9 · answered by tamumd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be very hard, but it can be done. Your friend has to leave all her drug-using friends, change her entire way of living and most importantly....she has to WANT to stay clean. If she is willing to do whatever it takes to ensure that she doesn't use again.....she CAN make it. I hope she is going to NA meetings everyday.
Best of luck to her.
2006-11-30 08:46:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋