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Most people probably don’t think of drug addicts as loving, responsible fathers. But being an addict isn’t something that only happens to free-wheeling singles who spend their nights on the town. Check out this story about Benjamin Rodriguez. A father who died recently after a 20 year battle with drugs - who is sorely missed by his wife and kids. I have no idea what kind of addiction help Benjamin got, if any, but if he’d had good treatment there’s a very good chance he’d be alive today. And happy and healthy.

Addiction is devastating for a family. Whether the problem is drugs or alcohol, the wife or husband and children suffer immeasurably. They often lose everything they have - homes, cars, savings. Families often break up over it leaving single moms trying to raise three kids on their own or the kids living with relatives or in the care of social services. Fathers in prison, or homeless. It’s a mess.

If someone in your family needs addiction help, you’ll save a lot of lives from a lot of misery if you make sure they get that help. Prescription drug addiction is making the situation even worse - people from all walks of life are becoming drug addicts. And more and more lives are being ruined by it. Competent addiction help services can turn it all around. Don’t wait another day.