Drug and alcohol dependence can lead to many problems: physical, emotional, social, financial, professional, and even mental. All these can increase the risk for a person to commit suicide.
Dating is really quite stressful enough but loving an addict is really something. The problems that typically occur in relationships, from forgetting your anniversary to checking out other women to actually cheating on you--these are nothing compared to being in a relationship with someone who abuses drugs or alcohol.
At first, we have to say "no" to our addiction, specifically our drug of choice. But as we progress through our recovery, we would learn that there's more to our journey, more things to say "no" to.
Knowing to spot the signs of a high-functioning addict can help give you a better perspective on how this tricky and often deceptive disease can ruin your loved ones even right before your eyes.
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