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Talking to your kids about drugs may be difficult sometimes. Parents often don't know where to start or exactly what to say about drugs. All we can do is explain to kids why drugs are bad for them. If we constantly remind them every few years why drugs are bad then they will most likely remember it if they are faced with peer pressure in the future.

Explaining to kids about drugs is important. It is better for them to be educated about drugs by adults than it is for them to learn about drugs from other people their own range rage. We can only educate them by telling them how and why drugsare bad. Teenagers usually do listen to parents about drugseven though we may think that they don't listen to us. 

We need to explain to them the different types of illegal drugsand also explain how illegal drugs are bad for our health. There is many different types of illegal drugs such as cocaine, meth, speed, acid and pot. We need to explain to teenagers what forms illegal drugs come in such as pills, powder, by smoking. We also need to let teenagers how illegal drugs are bad for health. We need to let teenagers know that people who usedrugs only ends up creating more problems for themselves and often end up doing stupid things. 

Illegal drugs can cause heart diseases and even heart attacks. Drugs also cause brain damage, lung cancer, and high blood pressure along with ton of other damages that drugs cause. Drug use also causes mental problems and reduces growth in young people. Illegal drugs are also addicting. Addiction can lead to major money problems and can result in losing a jobtoo. 

Drug use also makes it so that people get lower grades in school. Drug use also can make it difficult to focus during school. People who use drugs are putting themselves and others in danger if they drive while high or on drugs. People who use drugs sometimes end up doing things that they wouldn't usually do. 

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The Addicts Disease

I was just sitting here reading when it occurred to me someone may find these definitions and explanations - just points that explain the elements that create our disease. If you need any more info or to talk go to dearaddict@gmail.com and reach out - I will be here.

The disease of addiction 

The cocktail of elements and disorders that control ourdisease - elements that play a major role in creating this disease

In basic of terms; - what makes us addicts, is the disease of addiction.

There is something inside of us that makes us unable to control our use of drugs, and alcohol

Denial
Is the powerful part of our disease that tells us we do not have a disease

Hitting Bottom

Our addiction finally brings us to a place where we can no longer deny the nature of our problem. We realize we have been living without hope.

Powerlessness

We are powerless when the driving force in our life is beyond our control

Surrender

Surrender is something we accept that we do not want to live this way anymore.

Moving On/Recovery begins

This stage is where the addict has accepted he can not do it on his own and reaches out for help. This is where the addict knows he is no longer alone.

No longer alone

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Dear Addict
Column one, Issue 7
September 15, 2008

Hello, it's hard to believe we're at issue 7, but it's good to know there is more to come.
And the support has been enormous (from everywhere), Thank you.

My name is Kimberly Gray and I am a 24 year recovering Heroin and Cocaine Addict. 

Dear addict lives through your input, ideas, stories, poems, sharing and opinions., And if your reading this, then your not alone. 

This site invites anyone who has Problems or effects because of loved ones living the disease of alcohol and drug addiction addiction. And of course the addict or drug abuser.

Sharing really helps - once you reach out for help you'll be glad you did - The first step. Talk to me at dearaddict@gmail.com - I don't care when, or how long, or how often or what about. It's a huge leap - but look at it this way - you can always change your mind-I hope not but we are here for every reason, fear, question, insights, information etc etc- you get the picture,

Just talk to me,

Your not and never should never be alone. No one especially addicts - we spend our lives fearful and alone.

Am I A Drug Addict?
Drug Abuse Questionnaire

for remainder of aerticle; 

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1042210/dear_addict.html?cat=70

Dear Addict

Just a reminder: The next Issue of Dear addict publishes Monday september 29, 2008. This should be a fun issue, it will finally be our first Q&A issue - so if you have any questions, and you will remain anonymous talk to me at dearaddict@gmail.com or leave me a message here or on Dear addicts home page at

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