I agree with you however I don't struggle with addiction. My fiance is currently incarcerated and his plan is to use weed when he is having strong cravings for alcohol when he gets out. We have been discussing this for almost 2 years now. He knows I am opposed to it, but continues to insist that "if" he does do it, it will only be on an occasional basis. However, I am also a inpatient psychiatric nurse and work with addicts and alcoholics, plus I know him and he doesn't do anything just occasionally. I have asked that he clear it with his parole officer in hopes that will deter him. Any suggestions?
That’s a tough one. I’ve not seen any one claim to do one drug and stay away from others in the process. For me, sobriety meant abstaining from all drugs. If you have access to other peer support specialists, or the opinions of any other out patient therapists, I would talk to them about setting healthy boundaries. In a relationship, it doesn’t do either person any good for one to do drugs and the other not too. If you get a chance, there is another channel called “Put the shovel down”. Amber, who is a licensed counselor has tons of playlists about addiction and relationships! I hope this helps!
Amen, to that!
I agree with you however I don't struggle with addiction. My fiance is currently incarcerated and his plan is to use weed when he is having strong cravings for alcohol when he gets out. We have been discussing this for almost 2 years now. He knows I am opposed to it, but continues to insist that "if" he does do it, it will only be on an occasional basis. However, I am also a inpatient psychiatric nurse and work with addicts and alcoholics, plus I know him and he doesn't do anything just occasionally. I have asked that he clear it with his parole officer in hopes that will deter him. Any suggestions?
That’s a tough one. I’ve not seen any one claim to do one drug and stay away from others in the process. For me, sobriety meant abstaining from all drugs. If you have access to other peer support specialists, or the opinions of any other out patient therapists, I would talk to them about setting healthy boundaries. In a relationship, it doesn’t do either person any good for one to do drugs and the other not too. If you get a chance, there is another channel called “Put the shovel down”. Amber, who is a licensed counselor has tons of playlists about addiction and relationships! I hope this helps!