Saturday, March 31, 2012

Manage Anger And Substance Abuse

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Anger that comes out when someone is drinking or high on drugs can be extremely destructive. Never, should you try to talk to, or reason with, or argue with someone who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Inebriated people are unable to process information correctly through the haze of alcohol and/or drugs. 


Substance abuse impairs decision making, and inhibitions and result in the loss of patience. If you are in an altercation with someone under the influence of any substance, leave and do not return until the individual is sober. A steadfast rule should be to never stay around to be abused by someone who is out of control with alcohol or drugs.


If you are closely involved with someone who has an abuse problem related to substance abuse

 or misuse, learn from people who have been where you are now–in relationships with angry people with abusive tendencies related to substance abuse. People in the twelve step
programs have been on the front line of your problem. These self-help groups offer your free
education about the types of problems that you are facing. Look for a program where you feel
comfortable, and make a choice based on where you feel you get the most support, and the
information and encouragement to take proactive measures to make sure you are not in harm’s way.


Once the person is calm and sober, then they should be confronted with their substance abuse and related Anger management issues. Substance abuse counseling, treatment, and anger management training can benefit people with substance abuse related anger control problems, but the bottom line is, you have a responsibility to yourself and those you love to separate yourself from such a person until they get help both for their substance abuse problems and their anger management issues.


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