NytePassion, thanks for that very interesting and accurate description about addiction. I am the mother of an addict son, and I was addicted to his recovery. I wouldn't even listen to Naranon when I first sat in. I was like no way!!! I am not going to not be there for my son. So, I did things my way. I took him in, I ran like crazy and did nothing for myself, and everything I possibly could to help my son. To make a long story short, I became an enabler, who was run down and sick, and my son did not get well. When I finally got fed up, and stopped doing everything for him. He finally started doing what he needed to do for himself. He is a few months clean now, and I know that can change so I don't take it for granted. But, I have learned to love the addict and hate the disease. Thank You for this post. It is so true, addiction does have a voice.