Comments on: The real reason I support the crack kit program http://www.knitnut.net/2007/07/the-real-reason-i-support-the-crack-kit-program/ Watch my life unravel... Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:57:05 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: deBeauxOs http://www.knitnut.net/2007/07/the-real-reason-i-support-the-crack-kit-program/#comment-43090 deBeauxOs Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:53:59 +0000 http://knitnut.net/?p=425#comment-43090 Zoom, I followed a link to this post from your interview with Max. That was powerful writing. You are a terrific person and I am happy that you had that epiphany and that you are still with us. It's interesting how people who survive cancer are celebrated in ways that those who survive addictions are not. Zoom, I followed a link to this post from your interview with Max. That was powerful writing. You are a terrific person and I am happy that you had that epiphany and that you are still with us. It’s interesting how people who survive cancer are celebrated in ways that those who survive addictions are not.

]]> By: nursemyra http://www.knitnut.net/2007/07/the-real-reason-i-support-the-crack-kit-program/#comment-34483 nursemyra Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:05:16 +0000 http://knitnut.net/?p=425#comment-34483 hey zoom, I was an amphetamine addict 15 years ago. the addiction persisted on and off for 7 years. one day I just decided I was sick of it and never looked back. perhaps that means I wasn't as addicted as I thought because once I'd made my mind up it wasn't as difficult to give up as anticipated. that was a great post, a well deserved award hey zoom, I was an amphetamine addict 15 years ago. the addiction persisted on and off for 7 years. one day I just decided I was sick of it and never looked back. perhaps that means I wasn’t as addicted as I thought because once I’d made my mind up it wasn’t as difficult to give up as anticipated.

that was a great post, a well deserved award

]]> By: zoom! http://www.knitnut.net/2007/07/the-real-reason-i-support-the-crack-kit-program/#comment-30544 zoom! Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:45:28 +0000 http://knitnut.net/?p=425#comment-30544 MJ, I'm very sorry to hear that you and your son are going through this. I can't offer you any specific advice on how to help him move beyond his addiction, because I honestly don't know - but I do believe he can do it when he's ready, providing he has what he needs. In my experience, the number one absolutely essential thing is that he has to want to quit and be ready to quit. That's where it starts. Have you done the research to find out if there are any treatment facilities in your area, so that when he's ready, he'll have resources and support backing him up? Warm wishes for a healthy outcome, zoom MJ, I’m very sorry to hear that you and your son are going through this. I can’t offer you any specific advice on how to help him move beyond his addiction, because I honestly don’t know – but I do believe he can do it when he’s ready, providing he has what he needs. In my experience, the number one absolutely essential thing is that he has to want to quit and be ready to quit. That’s where it starts. Have you done the research to find out if there are any treatment facilities in your area, so that when he’s ready, he’ll have resources and support backing him up?

Warm wishes for a healthy outcome,
zoom

]]> By: MJ SAD http://www.knitnut.net/2007/07/the-real-reason-i-support-the-crack-kit-program/#comment-30516 MJ SAD Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:03:49 +0000 http://knitnut.net/?p=425#comment-30516 Hi. I'm a mother of a crack addict. Never heard of the crack kit, but then we live in SC, USA...such a program is far too human for us yet. My son is on a "run" right now, though it would be ever so much easier for him and me if he had a safer option. Meanwhile, does anyone know any other ways to truly help a crack addict overcome his cravings and addiction? I'm afraid of how frequent and severe his need for crack has become. Hi. I’m a mother of a crack addict. Never heard of the crack kit, but then we live in SC, USA…such a program is far too human for us yet. My son is on a “run” right now, though it would be ever so much easier for him and me if he had a safer option. Meanwhile, does anyone know any other ways to truly help a crack addict overcome his cravings and addiction? I’m afraid of how frequent and severe his need for crack has become.

]]> By: Jessiy http://www.knitnut.net/2007/07/the-real-reason-i-support-the-crack-kit-program/#comment-25444 Jessiy Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:34:51 +0000 http://knitnut.net/?p=425#comment-25444 Hi. Im proud of you for telling people. Maybe my brother will wake up one day. I know you but you probably dont know me, my mom is friends with your mom, barbara. My moms name is Tammy Campbell. :) Hi. Im proud of you for telling people. Maybe my brother will wake up one day. I know you but you probably dont know me, my mom is friends with your mom, barbara. My moms name is Tammy Campbell. :)

]]> By: Rhiannon http://www.knitnut.net/2007/07/the-real-reason-i-support-the-crack-kit-program/#comment-25005 Rhiannon Sat, 09 Feb 2008 04:24:33 +0000 http://knitnut.net/?p=425#comment-25005 You're very welcome. It was really cathartic to get it all out there. If you e-mail me I'll tell you my ravelry name. I have to admit I'm not entirely comfortable leaving it here because of the stigma associated with my illness, especially since I'm still in treatment. You’re very welcome. It was really cathartic to get it all out there. If you e-mail me I’ll tell you my ravelry name. I have to admit I’m not entirely comfortable leaving it here because of the stigma associated with my illness, especially since I’m still in treatment.

]]> By: Zoom! http://www.knitnut.net/2007/07/the-real-reason-i-support-the-crack-kit-program/#comment-24877 Zoom! Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:48:40 +0000 http://knitnut.net/?p=425#comment-24877 Rhiannon - that is *exactly* what I think too when I see people struggling on the streets: There but for the grace of god go I. Thanks very much for sharing your experience too. Rhiannon – that is *exactly* what I think too when I see people struggling on the streets: There but for the grace of god go I. Thanks very much for sharing your experience too.

]]> By: Rhiannon http://www.knitnut.net/2007/07/the-real-reason-i-support-the-crack-kit-program/#comment-24805 Rhiannon Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:57:49 +0000 http://knitnut.net/?p=425#comment-24805 I think I'll add a little bit more. I suffer from a mental illness for which I'm undergoing treatment. This has at times left me very afraid for my future. Thankfully I have never become addicted to anything other than food, and my parents are willing to support me while I recover. But everytime I see someone on the street, in an addictions centre, or walking the corner it gives me chills. If not for the gifts I have had in my life that would be me. I am no different, no better, no worse, I have simply been given resources not everyone has. I grew up seeing my uncle's addiction and learned from it. My parents were always open about addiction and drugs, and that helped me make better choices. If it wasn't for them I could easily have self-medicated to ease my pain, and ended on the streets. In fact, if they hadn't invited me back into their home I would be on the street right now. All of this has created such gratitude in me, but I hurt for everyone out there in the cold who hasn't had the resources and support I have. There but for the grace of god go I. I think I’ll add a little bit more.

I suffer from a mental illness for which I’m undergoing treatment. This has at times left me very afraid for my future. Thankfully I have never become addicted to anything other than food, and my parents are willing to support me while I recover.

But everytime I see someone on the street, in an addictions centre, or walking the corner it gives me chills. If not for the gifts I have had in my life that would be me. I am no different, no better, no worse, I have simply been given resources not everyone has.

I grew up seeing my uncle’s addiction and learned from it. My parents were always open about addiction and drugs, and that helped me make better choices. If it wasn’t for them I could easily have self-medicated to ease my pain, and ended on the streets. In fact, if they hadn’t invited me back into their home I would be on the street right now.

All of this has created such gratitude in me, but I hurt for everyone out there in the cold who hasn’t had the resources and support I have. There but for the grace of god go I.

]]> By: Rhiannon http://www.knitnut.net/2007/07/the-real-reason-i-support-the-crack-kit-program/#comment-24804 Rhiannon Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:48:25 +0000 http://knitnut.net/?p=425#comment-24804 I support it too. I am so awed that you shared this experience; I'm not sure I would have the courage if I were in your shoes. I am proud to have you as a part of my country. I support it too. I am so awed that you shared this experience; I’m not sure I would have the courage if I were in your shoes. I am proud to have you as a part of my country.

]]> By: zoom! http://www.knitnut.net/2007/07/the-real-reason-i-support-the-crack-kit-program/#comment-23625 zoom! Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:15:49 +0000 http://knitnut.net/?p=425#comment-23625 Cinnamon gurl - thank you for the vote and also for the compliment! I voted for you too. :) Cinnamon gurl – thank you for the vote and also for the compliment! I voted for you too. :)

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