Everybody dealing with an addiction or an addicted family member wants “the answer”. Just tell me what to do. Unfortunately this type of thinking, when dealing with drug rehab usually does not work. It is easier to explain if I use a sports analogy. If you look at the great and winning football and baseball teams, the both have something in common. They control the game. Sometimes they are almost boring.

There have been many amazing homeruns and “hail mary” passes over the years. The bottom of the ninth, or fourth and ten with one minute left in the game sort of thing. They are really fun to watch and we all talk about them for days. The important question is, “How are most games won?” Most runs are scored from a single, that was bunted over to second. Someone else hit an opposite field single and brought the man home. Most touchdowns are from controlling the ball over time. Taking 4 yards runs. Taking 6 yard passes. Most games are won by less dramatic, but effective plays.

Attending a drug rehab program is very similar to this. Admitting you have an addiction is a clear and defining event. It is not however a touchdown. You have a lot of small plays to complete before you get to spike the ball. Getting up early, EVERY MORNING, even when you really do not feel like it. Doing all the exercises, in the drug rehab program, even the yoga. Looking for a new place to live, not knowing anyone in the area. Going back to school, to learn what you really want to be. Going to the gym every day, to rebuild your health.

Drug rehab is a game that can be won. It is not something that is unattainable for any one. It is VERY SELDOM won with one swing of the bat. It is usually won in extra innings, by a single driving in the winning run.

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