SOBRIETY VS HAPPINESS
Sobriety has been a hot topic in my family, and in many families throughout the world. With nearly half of all American families either knowing someone or being related to someone with addiction problems it’s important to focus on this question: should we ignore this problem as long as they are happy?
the full devastation addiction can have on a family.
Although someone who is under the influence of drugs may be happy at the moment, the people around them aren't. I have cried countless tears over my brother whenever I have found out that he has relapsed, and it still hurts the same every time. I understand the My brother is a drug addict. He has stress my parents have gone through, been to rehab three times and is still trying to control a teenage drug addict. not sober. I was so young when my brother, who’s 4 years older than me, began to have substance abuse problems. I was forced into maturity, but I didn't understand the gravity of the situation. I just understood that my mom was trying to control my brother and make him unhappy, as my brother would tell me. If you asked me then, as a 12-year-old, what was more important: sobriety or happiness? I would probably tell you happiness. However, I am 16 now, and I have seen
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