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10 Things You Know To Be True If You Love an Addict

Love is strong, and so is addiction, what happens when they collide?

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10 Things You Know To Be True If You Love an Addict
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  1. Drug addiction is not their choice.
  2. They love you too
    1. Even though addiction takes hold sometimes and makes them act out, when they’re in a clear state of mind, they love you just as much as you love them
  3. You can’t do anything to stop them from relapsing
    1. Relapsing is their decision, no matter how much you’re there for them
  4. You’re going to feel out of control.
    1. They won’t listen to you, they won’t talk to you, and they might even push you away. Be strong, and keep a hold of yourself
  5. You’ll feel like a parent at times
    1. Trying to keep an addict from using, especially after a relapse, means you’re on the clock at all times.
  6. You’ve learned the art of emotional disconnect
    1. You can’t take the things they say during a relapse personally. They’re in an unstable state.
  7. You don’t have to “put up” with it
    1. Addiction takes a toll on the addict and everyone close to them, if you can’t handle it mentally, or if it gets abusive, do not be afraid to leave. You do deserve to be treated well.
  8. They’re some of the most complex people on earth
    1. Understanding an addict is like learning another language
  9. They’re two different people
    1. The person you love and the person they are when their addiction takes hold are two completely different personalities
10. There are people out there in the same position as you.

a. You're not alone, and asking for help is never a sign a weakness. Remember to love and take care of yourself too.

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