Addiction comes in many forms, such as drugs and alcohol, addictions to behaviors, like eating, and more. Individuals turn to things outside of themselves as a way not to think or feel.

I tried to hide my bulimia in the addiction recovery program, but my roommate turned me in. Today, we are best friends.

When you think of an alcoholic or drug addict what is the first picture that comes to mind? Based on a learned perception through society an alcoholic is a fall down drunk that drinks from the time they wake up until they pass out. He or she doesn’t work, has lost his or her home, family and life.

I work in a substance abuse rehab program and have learned about becoming overly invested in a patient’s recovery.