If someone you love has a drug addiction, you probably have a lot of questions about the addiction itself and what treatment for a drug addiction looks like. Here are a few ways to help your loved one when struggling with drug abuse.
- Become educated about drug addiction.
- Offer support, but do not enable your loved one.
- Avoid supporting the addiction financially.
- Establish boundaries and stick to them, no matter how difficult.
- Learn to help yourself before trying to help them.
- Do not let their addiction take over your life.
- Avoid lecturing, guilting, or intimidation.
- Look for professional help, such as rehabs or residential treatment.
- Encourage them to get help!
- Be involved in their treatment and recovery process.