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COMMON TERMS:
Denial: The "hallmark" of the disease.
All family members and close friends are affected by the actions of
the Chemically Dependent Person. The refusal to admit the truth is a
part of the disease process and must be overcome before the healing
can occur.
Enabling: Due to shame and fear, significant
family members often allow the Chemically Dependent Person to continue
disruptive, irrational behavior patterns. This condition is established
through a long history of deception, manipulation and control. Family
members must learn to focus on their own needs.
Fear: A natural protective instinct that actually
allows conditions to continue and only serves to reinforce the cycle
of denial. A trained interventionist will help remove these barriers
by allowing all concerned to see the truth.
Recovery: The process of learning to cope
with feelings on a daily basis free from mind changing chemicals. The
healthy family unit can be restored and all concerned parties are then
able to live their own lives.
Hitting Bottom: Complete physical, mental
and spiritual defeat. The condition when all power, family, job and
money must be lost before someone will accept help. It is no longer
necessary to wait. Intervention and treatment are far better alternatives
that have been proven to work.
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