Singer Amy Winehouse shot to international fame with her hit single, "Rehab.
" While it's an upbeat tune, the song tells a tragic story of a woman's reluctance to enter rehabilitation for her alcohol problem.
While the listener can speculate what caused the alcohol addiction, a recent news item has revealed Winehouse's husband blames himself for his wife's real life drinking and drug addictions.
Admitting you have created a problem of any sort is a brave step toward solving the dilemma.
In the case of Amy Winehouse, her husband claims he feels it necessary to take drastic measures to help the singer.
Sometimes it is necessary, and reading news such as this might give one pause to consider similar problems, especially if there is a loved one involved who is addicted to drugs or alcohol.
Are we part of the problem? Can we be part of the solution? When a friend, spouse, or co-worker is discovered abusing alcohol or drugs, it is tempting to want to point fingers, or else blame ourselves.
Did we do or say something to drive our loved one to drink or get hooked on pills? Have we exhibited any kind of behavior that influenced or encouraged the addiction? Being direct with your loved one may bring the answers you want, but what is more critical at this point is making sure your loved one receives professional rehabilitative help.
In particularly strong friendships, we might find we are more influential toward others than we think.
To enjoy more than a few drinks at a party, or brag about enjoying the occasional toke of marijuana may not seem like a big deal to us at first, but our actions may have a lasting effect on others.
This is not to say, of course, we must always be abstinent, only mindful of our actions.
This doesn't necessarily mean, either, that if a loved one is suffering addiction, you played a role in making it happen.
People become addicted to alcohol and drugs for a variety of reasons - work-related stress, medical conditions, or a desire to feel empowered.
If you feel you have contributed to a loved one's addictions, first and foremost seek out what you can do to end the dependency on drugs or alcohol.
As you are able to find help, you can then learn if you need to adjust your behavior.
Discern for yourself the positive changes to make in your life and friendship, so that it may strengthen with love, trust, and sobriety.
" While it's an upbeat tune, the song tells a tragic story of a woman's reluctance to enter rehabilitation for her alcohol problem.
While the listener can speculate what caused the alcohol addiction, a recent news item has revealed Winehouse's husband blames himself for his wife's real life drinking and drug addictions.
Admitting you have created a problem of any sort is a brave step toward solving the dilemma.
In the case of Amy Winehouse, her husband claims he feels it necessary to take drastic measures to help the singer.
Sometimes it is necessary, and reading news such as this might give one pause to consider similar problems, especially if there is a loved one involved who is addicted to drugs or alcohol.
Are we part of the problem? Can we be part of the solution? When a friend, spouse, or co-worker is discovered abusing alcohol or drugs, it is tempting to want to point fingers, or else blame ourselves.
Did we do or say something to drive our loved one to drink or get hooked on pills? Have we exhibited any kind of behavior that influenced or encouraged the addiction? Being direct with your loved one may bring the answers you want, but what is more critical at this point is making sure your loved one receives professional rehabilitative help.
In particularly strong friendships, we might find we are more influential toward others than we think.
To enjoy more than a few drinks at a party, or brag about enjoying the occasional toke of marijuana may not seem like a big deal to us at first, but our actions may have a lasting effect on others.
This is not to say, of course, we must always be abstinent, only mindful of our actions.
This doesn't necessarily mean, either, that if a loved one is suffering addiction, you played a role in making it happen.
People become addicted to alcohol and drugs for a variety of reasons - work-related stress, medical conditions, or a desire to feel empowered.
If you feel you have contributed to a loved one's addictions, first and foremost seek out what you can do to end the dependency on drugs or alcohol.
As you are able to find help, you can then learn if you need to adjust your behavior.
Discern for yourself the positive changes to make in your life and friendship, so that it may strengthen with love, trust, and sobriety.
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