The most common vices that people get into are alcoholism and drug addiction.  These two are worldwide problems that destroy millions of families and relationships.  You might think that drinking too much alcohol is better than taking drugs.  But due to the accessibility of alcohol, teenagers can start this drinking habit easily.  They can easily get access to it at home when parents are away and they do not really have to worry about buying it in stores where there are restrictions.  Parents should be the ones to initiate discipline with their children with regard to alcohol consumption.  Education will always start at home.  But what if the parent or parents are the ones who are in trouble with alcoholism?

This is where the family support system should come into the picture.  Relatives, close friends, and colleagues should at least be able to give their two cents.  A friendly advice of considering the option of entering a rehabilitation center would be best most especially in the case of drug addiction.  The sufferer may not immediately see his wrong doings that is why a supportive family member should be able to honestly talk to the person suffering from alcoholism before it is too late.  Seek out to medical professionals who will be able to give them a sound advice.  People who are suffering from any form of addiction will have a hard time going back to a healthy lifestyle the longer they are on that addiction.

Drug addiction does not only affect families but also relationships at work.  Colleagues and civilians are affected by these worst kinds of addiction and no one can ever reverse this but only the sufferer himself.  A good way to approach people with these problems is to refer them to psychologists and rehabilitation centers where medical practitioners and experts will be able to deal with them appropriately.  Individuals who are suffering from alcoholism may still be able to find help from support groups and gradually wean from alcohol by himself.  Nevertheless, a keen understanding from family members and relatives is needed by letting them feel that they are not rejected.