FACTS:

Addiction is  PRIMARY,
PROGRESSIVE, CHRONIC AND
FATAL

Do not be tricked by the many ways that the
addict can conceal his/her problem…

The one you are concerned for may be an expert in:

RATIONALIZING
INTELLECTUALIZING
BLAMING
SWITCHING THE SUBJECT
MINIMIZING
JOKING
PROJECTING
THREATENING
GENERALIZING

These are all tactics to keep people who care from getting too close.  Through a well planned intervention, these tactics can be overcome.

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Chemical Dependency is the largest killer after heart disease and cancer.
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A Gallup study of 800 adults in chemical dependency treatment shows that 70% said they stopped after a friend or relative intervened.
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It is OK to love an addict/alcoholic, but it is NOT OK to allow self-destructive behavior to continue.
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The majority of chemically dependent persons suffer from sincere delusion. They are unable to recognize their problem even when it is obvious to everyone around them.
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Sitting back and waiting for the chemical dependent to seek help is dangerous and unnecessary.
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