Thinking of addiction, I realize that it comes at a high cost, and we must be aware of its consequences to not let ourselves or anyone become an addict. I believe that any sort of substance/action obsession has a damaging effect either on the physical or mental health of an individual. Therefore, it is critical to support this person, as addiction is in no way a choice; it is a sickness that should be treated patiently and carefully.
Seeing people struggle with addictions is emotionally hard for me as I constantly seek ways of helping these people. For instance, my sister’s great acquaintance was deeply entrenched in drug addiction, and, naturally, it affected her life tremendously. I was curious to know how her addition influenced her family, but it turned out her parents were only focused on protecting the reputation of their names. Yet it was not until a life-threatening overdose that her family realized they had to take it seriously and they had to do something about it. I believe it was a good decision as it is of utmost importance to show support to people who struggle with addictions and encourage them to be strong to continue fighting (Robinson & Smith, 2021). Moreover, every family member started to play their part as a family to help her by taking her to rehab and never leaving her alone. She realized the power of having a family only when everyone showed their support and decided to quit.
To sum up, drugs are powerful substances that can completely enrapture and control one’s mind. Even though I have never experienced such a type of addiction, nor have I personally met people who suffer from it, I realize how destructive the power of drugs is. Furthermore, after listening to my sister’s story, I understand that once someone delves too deeply into a substance, it can consume them.
Reference
Robinson, L., & Smith, M. (2021). Helping someone with a drug addiction. HelpGuide. Web.