November 29
Some Tolerance Can Be Deadly
A body becomes tolerant of increasing doses, and allows us to function until effects of the chemical result in dysfunction. Codependence often mimics addiction. The family puts up with addictive behavior and develops a tolerance, so it remains functional until a rock-bottom event brings the family to its senses. Recovery for the family is similar to that for the addict, beginning with accepting powerlessness over the life of the addict. Finally, just as the addict must find a goal in life other than use of the chemical, the family must find a goal other than accommodating the addict.
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"No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy
AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K.
When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt
We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time!
God says that each of us is worth loving.
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