Why isn’t everyone who has a chemical dependency in recovery?
Some chemically dependent people are so overwhelmed by their obsession to use that they do not believe they can live without using. They are so terrified of giving up their addiction that even intervention won’t help. These are the individuals who end up sacrificing family, friends, careers, property, self–esteem, sanity–everything to continue using. Their way out of the disease is often institutionalization and ultimately, premature death. Other chemically dependent individuals have extreme difficulty in overcoming denial. But they can be reached, intervention and treatment can help break their denial and aid them in getting help. Many types of treatment are available, and a knowledgeable counselor can aide in finding the appropriate level of care needed. Help is available.
