Dear Editor,
There are many accounts of addicts who wish to wait until after the holidays to seek treatment. Prior to entering rehab, they would like to spend time with their families and avoid missing a holiday. They ultimately use more to get away from the harsh reality that confronts them.
They think there is no way out of the stresses of life, no way out of their addiction, and no way out of getting help. The next thing they know, these anxieties push them to keep using, which ultimately leads to an overdose and death. The realization that you must prioritize your needs over your wants is the most difficult aspect of entering rehab.
I never wanted to become an addict or need to go to rehab when I was younger. Having a family and becoming a veterinarian were my goals. I got lost somewhere on that road. One drink turned into many, which turned into an endless amount, and I had no idea how to deal with my problems. One of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make in my life was to go to rehab, but it was ultimately the best one. Who knows where I could've ended up if I had put it off.
Our parents will always regard us as their little children. When we are deeply engrossed in our addiction, neither our parents nor relatives can identify us. Our parents genuinely care about what's best for us in the end. They would rather not watch us battle anything, much less an addiction that could drive us away. It will hurt to miss one holiday, but everything will work out in the end. It would be far worse if they missed every holiday for the rest of their lives. No parent desires to bury or lose their child.
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