Originally Posted by
Ann 
Any number of things can be the turning point for an addict, but it is rarely pressure from family and friends to "stop".
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The above quote is very true. Sometimes, the addict has already hit their "bottom" & are on a self destructive suicide. Other interventions fail when the addicts family has already cut the addict out of their lives. There are plenty of alcoholics/addicts that continue to use while homeless & living in shelters. A good addict can get money even when the family stops funding them.