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How do you convince someone that they are addicted?
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Point out compulsion: A difficult task, but if you can get the person to realize that they are doing substnces or alcohol at the expense of loved ones or doing things they should - like work obligations etc. You can sometimes get through. Good luck.
Answered 10/4/2016
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