Ann

Of course some can, there is always hope for even the worst addict. I know because I've seen it with my own eyes.

Just read a few forums up on the AA or NA forums and you will see many people who have found recovery and held on to it. I find each one of them a beacon of hope for those who still struggle.

The sad thing is, we never know who will find recovery and hang on to it. Relapse is common and even those with a lot of recovery, may have had some relapses earlier in the game. Some get it, some take a while, some never do and some die. That's the sad reality of addiction.

People like us who have loved ones who are addicted don't have to stop hoping or praying for them. But we do have to decide if we are going to allow them or their disease drag us into hell with them. I know I could not stay in that dark place with my son. He still struggles while I live my life well today because even a mother's love cannot save an addict, only they can do that themselves.

Are you fooling yourself? Not if you believe there is hope. But you are if you believe you will be the one to save him. That just isn't possible, if it were not one of us would be here.

Hugs

hope213

yes, i do... i know a person can get clean & stay clean if they really want to. na/aa programs work if you work it.nothing changes if nothing changes. prayers, hope

Spiritual Seeker

If U are worrying about what might happen you're livin' in the future.
If you have regret, you're livin' in the past.
If you are mentally livin' someone else's sobriety, you're livin' his life and not your own.
For me I try to live in the now. Today if I can just have gratitude for what is right in my life I am havin' a good day. I don't want to live in fear, doubt or worry it is too stressful and it argues with reality.

Wascally Wabbit

I am that hope. I was hopelessly addicted to every thing when I was young. Heroin was my doc.
One day, I just didn't want to do it any more. I went to a 30 day rehab. I came out different, but I had to go back to the same place I lived before. Full of addicts.
To make it short, I hopped a ride with some friends to a far away state and started all over. I did it. Others can to. There is always hope.
Today, I can't stand the thought of addiction. I hate taking medication.

caileesnana

yep, the can. I know people 20+ years clean for all kinds of drugs. They all have one thing in common, they say they still couldn't do it w/o God and the 12 steps!
susan