Sunday, April 15, 2007
Drug and Alcohol Abuse
I absolutely do not think a woman should be condemned for admitting she has a drug or alcohol problem. She should be applauded for having the courage to speak up and request help. Now, if she is just admitting there is a problem and not actively seeking help, which is a whole other situation. The first step in healing is admitting there is a problem. Those who do not want to acknowledge their disease cannot be helped. This kind of goes with the other topic about mandatory drug rehab or jail - I think it depends on the person. If they have no desire to quit, they should go to jail; rehab is a waist of money for the taxpayers. The commitment required for true rehabilitation is tremendous and I feel that those who are seeking that should be given the support to achieve that goal.
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I agree with you that a woman should be applauded when she admits she has a problem and seeks treatment. I think as women we all worry about taking care of everyone else and place ourselves last. Sometimes it takes hitting rock bottom before we seek treatment. I have never had problems with drug and alcohols, however, I was to pigheaded to admit I needed some anti-anxiet meds after I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I felt as a woman there was not time for me to deal with my health issues and I could handle everything but I ended up in my son's bed crying like a manic. After that I stood proudly in front of my doctor and family and asked for help.
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