hey guys got a quick one for you. our aa group went to talk with a group in recovery.after the meeting i had one young man that wanted my phone number. so he could call if he gets in trouble. which is fine with me but hes also a recovering from meth dont know much about that stuff. ithink i can help with his drinking what about the meth. thanks wagon ,and god bless
wantneeda said
Sep 7, 2005
i go to AA
i am a drug addicted alcoholic
to me, a drug is a drug is a drug. So many that go to AA in my area are also drug addicted alcoholics. When i share i talk about alcohol. If i feel i need an NA meeting i go
i guess if i were you i would play it by ear. Take his calls but if you find that the subject keeps turning to drugs suggest he go to NA.
And good on you for being there to help another in recovery!
it is a WE program
Meth is taking over our communites here in Canada. Nasty drug.
I've taken it myself
Let your HP guide you
hugs, Wendy
Westchester Rebel said
Sep 8, 2005
Ditto what Wendy said. Ask the ole HP for help and guidance. Addiction is addiction, alcohol or otherwise. The same 12 steps apply. I am also recovering from drug (cocaine) addiction as well as alcoholism. I happen to prefer AA to NA because alcohol was what started and finished my history of substance abuse. If this guy needs help with the meth addiction and you have trouble helping him personally in that area, perhaps you could help him by assisting with finding a good NA meeting in your/his area. As we know, help is not always words of wisdom and comfort. Sometimes it is simply pointing someone in the right direction. Hope this helped you.
Rick
cheri said
Sep 8, 2005
Wagon,
As said before, the 12 steps are the same. When I did drugs I got really thirsty. You can tell this guy you have no experience with meth, but the solutions are the same. If he is willing to work the 12 steps thoroughly, both problems should be taken care of at the same time.
When I got sober, and completed step 3, I have never had a desire to use drugs again either.
Good luck, and talk to your sponsor about this too. He may have some good advice for you also.
i go to AA
i am a drug addicted alcoholic
to me, a drug is a drug is a drug. So many that go to AA in my area are also drug addicted alcoholics. When i share i talk about alcohol. If i feel i need an NA meeting i go
i guess if i were you i would play it by ear. Take his calls but if you find that the subject keeps turning to drugs suggest he go to NA.
And good on you for being there to help another in recovery!
it is a WE program
Meth is taking over our communites here in Canada. Nasty drug.
I've taken it myself
Let your HP guide you
hugs, Wendy
Ditto what Wendy said. Ask the ole HP for help and guidance. Addiction is addiction, alcohol or otherwise. The same 12 steps apply. I am also recovering from drug (cocaine) addiction as well as alcoholism. I happen to prefer AA to NA because alcohol was what started and finished my history of substance abuse. If this guy needs help with the meth addiction and you have trouble helping him personally in that area, perhaps you could help him by assisting with finding a good NA meeting in your/his area. As we know, help is not always words of wisdom and comfort. Sometimes it is simply pointing someone in the right direction. Hope this helped you.
Rick
Wagon,
As said before, the 12 steps are the same. When I did drugs I got really thirsty. You can tell this guy you have no experience with meth, but the solutions are the same. If he is willing to work the 12 steps thoroughly, both problems should be taken care of at the same time.
When I got sober, and completed step 3, I have never had a desire to use drugs again either.
Good luck, and talk to your sponsor about this too. He may have some good advice for you also.
Love, cheri