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Sunday, March 27, 2016

By Brian Kingoa


If you have been watching hit television shows like 20/20 or the Discovery Channel, you may have witnessed many stories covering addiction. Drug and alcohol addiction has everyone on edge these days. Politicians are often telling us that addiction is affecting families from all walks of life. If you have a son or daughter that is addicted to drugs and alcohol, then you probably know exactly what I am talking about. Addiction today is mostly comprised of alcohol, heroin and crack. You will find that addiction has many faces to it. You will find that a lot of addicts prefer working alongside of someone that has gone through recovery themselves.

The good news is that the police have been able to seize thousands of pounds of heroin every single year. If these drugs were not seized, they often would have been sold on the streets. Some drug busts go into the millions of dollars. It is always sad to see someone hurting that has a drug problem. In reality, you may find that thousands of addicts across the world are trying to figure out how they can get sober. It is sad that many medical billers have to turn addicts away that need rehab. They get turned away because they don't have the right medical insurance to cover their treatment.

The founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (Bill Wilson), said that he was not able to stay sober until he incorporated his faith into his sobriety. It is important to understand that faith is often the true healing source for most addicts. Detox takes around 7 days. However, changing your mind to stay off of drugs takes a lot longer. Most addicts have to go through group therapy and pastoral counseling before they can fully stay away from drugs. No matter what you are going through, addiction seems to take a toll on the mind, body and soul. It is important to ask someone for help if you need it.

Television shows often like to tell you the story of the addict. They often showcase addicts on television that are going through a rough time emotionally. Perhaps they have turned to a life of drugs and alcoholism. They often don't tell you that they cannot get into rehab because they don't have the right medical insurance. Medical billers will tell you that addicts are often living on the streets because they cannot afford to get into a rehab program. Rehab takes time and lots of discipline. It takes a lot of strong effort to figure out how you can become drug and alcohol free. However, most insurances that people have do not pay for rehab.

Alcohol and drug addiction is often something that most people do not want to talk about. It is something that shames a lot of families. However, once the problem is dealt with, addicts often find it easier to put the pieces to the puzzle together. Life is often hard for addicts. When you watch them on television struggling with their addiction, it is hard and often painful. You can often see yourself jumping out of your chair to help them. However, the war on drugs is alive in America today. Millions of men and women suffer from addiction. The problem only seems to be getting worse. The country must come together and take a stand against drugs.




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