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Old 08-14-2001, 11:04 AM
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smoke gets in my eyes
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Boy, do I know that story. They try to "appear" better so you'll shut up and let them misbehave.
So he's too hip for the old farts, but he can't turn on a computer? Perhaps you could point out the irony of that. My addict enjoys irony, and it has at least once inspired him to action.
You say he'll do anything to avoid talking about his addiction? Okay... try not talking. Print off some of the wonderful material that is available on the web. Look over the NA and AA pages on this site. Choose an exchange or several that sound just like him (they're there, trust me)... print them off. Leave them in his hands without discussion except... "I thought you might like to know what's out there. " He may throw them away. Mine would. Later he would dig them out of the trash... he's very curious. You never know what might touch him. Sound worth a shot?

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