Replies to '02/06 Pill Popping Twins'

Addiction is so painful for the families of the addict! You cannot really help someone who is not willing to help themselves, but, you can and must help yourself to cope. It's too easy to lose yourself in another's addiction. They are absolutely what I call "soul-sucking", whether they mean to be or not.

There are programs for people like you who need coping tools, like Alanon for families of alcoholics, and Narcotics Anonymous for families of drug addicts. I strongly suggest that you find the nearest meetings and attend them...I can tell you from experience that they can be life-changing. I believe that you can find these organizations in the phone book.

You don't give your age, but anyone at any age can attend these meetings. It's amazing what a support group can do. It's nice to know you aren't alone.

Educate yourself as much as possible on this subject....knowledge is power!

Good luck, and God bless!