my ex partner was addicted to drugs a few years ago and during our relationship of 1.5 years she did do and say some strange things and behaviour was irrational at times.

what effects can drugs like cocain have on a persons brain/personality later in life like say 6 years later even if they are totally clean now?

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Answer by TinyEMT
Drugs can affect a person’s behavior long after they have stopped using drugs.it is believed that a person’s brain is programmed to stop developing when someone is using drugs so when they stop using,they tend to act the age that they were when they started.some of the chemicals in their brain may now be off balance and could be sending them messages to do things that make no sense at the time or seem inappropriate.Depending on the type of drugs used,how much was used,and for how long;the effects could be short lived or they can last forever,sometimes even getting worse.It all depends on the damage caused by the persons drug use.

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I thought little of it until the issue came up again in the current campaign.

While I may have trivalized Mrs McCain’s drug dependency, Great Americans like Dr Rove and Gov Bush did not. They did not want the White House turned into a Betty Ford clinic.

To the best of my knowledge, neither Dr Rove nor President Bush have reputiated their claim that Cindy McCain was, in effect, a druggie and so inappropriate for First Lady.

Real Conservatives, like Dr Rove, “W” and Rush Limbaugh take a hard line on pill poppers and we should respect their sage wisdom.

If the claims of 1999 were true and, according to the “zero tolerance” set by heros like Rush, Mrs McCain must forfeit her title if Mr McCain wins.

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Answer by Edy S
rush bimbo discounted it

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Answer by lil bit
It can help just to read some books on alcoholism, eating disorders, drug addiction, excessive spending, smoking. They may have a course at the College – but I have never seen one seperate class for addictions. I think it is what one learns in college when taking classes for social work (Bachelors in Social Work; Masters in Social Work) – it is probably in the cirrculum.

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Question by : Do you think “tough love” is a good method to assist people with alcoholism and other forms of addiction?
My aunt is an alcoholic, and it is really putting a lot of strain on my family. I went to see one of the social-workers at SANCA (the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence). she suggested my family and I go for a course on “tough-love” to rectify the situation. Whilst I acknowledge that our current approach (giving her money etc when she needs it), is not working, tough love seems cruel to me. I definitely do not want my aunt (who is currently unemployed) to land up on the street. I feel she would probably sink even deeper into her alcoholism as living on the streets is very traumatic. Moreover, the monetary decisions are not in my hands – they are decided by my father and uncle (who support her). I do not want to encourage my family to take an approach to my aunt’s addiction that would cause irreparable psychological damage.

What are your views on this matter?

Thanks to all who answer, I appreciate your input.

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Answer by Wendell
Tough Love is a strong approach. It requires you to draw a boundary and stick to it. If you are not willing to keep to the established boundaries you set up it will not help.

Alcoholics begin their road to recovery when they hit bottom. This can be different for each individual. I have known some who lost a job and that was enough. I know others who ended up homeless and in a run down motel decided it was enough.

I do not know what it will take for your Aunt to hit bottom. I suspect your father and uncle make it relatively easy for her to keep her patterns of use.

I want to connect you to an article about how to stop enabling.

http://www.freemyaddict.com/how-not-to-enable-what-works-and-what-doesnt

The damage resulting from the alcoholism may be worse than any psychological damage that may occur.

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Answer by cherish l_l
There are actually a lot. You can call the Nationwide Addiction Assistance Helpline for more information about drug addiction and rehabilitation. Or you can also avail of counseling services in your area. The people there can give you great advice on the best treatment for your boyfriend.

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i live in America so i cant reeli just go out and ask ppl wut they feel about this in Punjab.
i also kno that most young men in Punjab arn’t working like they used to.
they think drugs are cool and therefore they jus keep on doing this.
their future is being riuined and SO IS THE FUTURE OF PUNJAB!!
PUNJAB USED TO BE THE BEST STATE IN INDIA!!

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Answer by vickydon
goodluck!

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