There’s a good chance that you know someone who has overcome addiction or trying to get sober. Whether they’re a friend or an acquaintance, you have to be careful how you support and guide them from afar.
Not only can an addiction ruin an addicts life, but it also ruins friendships, families, and careers. Having an understanding of addiction, and how to support them through this process can greatly benefit everyone involved.
Bottom line, you have to be straightforward, direct, and understanding if you want to get them into a rehab.
Rely On Our Addiction Experience
Every situation will be unique and different. There is no manual or standard for an intervention. The best advice we can give you is to be black and white about it.
As we all know, addicts don’t want to talk about the black and white issues – they only want to talk about the gray areas in between. Don’t be afraid to talk about it. Do not sugar coat the issue, the majority of addicts are in a situation where their life depends on it. Whether its mental, physical, or financial, the dominos will eventually fall.
Facing Reality
We’ve found it’s much more difficult to convince family members to be black and white about the issues than it is to convince addicts to get help.
It’s okay if they get mad or argue against the suggestion. In the end, they need a reality check. There is no option B.
We tell client families to love them unconditionally and support their loved on. If they ask for help with their recovery, of course you will say yes.
However, if they ask for a place to stay, lending money or paying their bills, it’s an unconditional no. You do not want to support them in a way that furthers their addiction. This does not mean you do not love them. You are just not going to support this type of behavior any longer.
The next best step will be seeking professional help for you and your loved on suffering from addiction. Start by finding a substance abuse facility like Bay Area Recovery Center. A place that centers their philosophy on medical literature and science.
How to Help With Drug Addiction
Here are some tips on how to support an addict properly without supporting their addiction.
- Don’t Enable: The last thing you want to do is make decisions that support their addiction. Be clear and specific on the ways you’re willing to help and ways you will not.
- Encouragement : Encourage them to seek professional help. Substance abuse disorder is complex, requiring specialized treatment.
- Look After Yourself: Take care of your overall well-being. By putting your physical, emotional, and mental needs first, you’ll be able to support your loved one throughout the strenuous and very long recovery process.
- Educate Yourself: Recognizing that addiction is an illness is vital. This is backed by science and evidence. Alcohol and drug cause changes in a persons neural pathways, causing disruptions in cognitive function and dependence. These changes ultimately lead to the development of substance use disorders. Learn about addiction and understand its effects on the person’s behavior, thoughts, and actions. It will help you understand why they behave the way they do.
How We Help
Bay Area Recovery Center has decades of experience helping individuals get sober, while assisting their families throughout the process.
Throughout the years, we have had the privilege to consult with numerous families with interventions. We understand this can be a difficult and overwhelming situation, and that is why we help families get through this process, not just the addict.
Our approach involves paying attnetion to your concerns and providing answers when you have questions. We believe every client is unique, requiring personalized care in order to succeed in their recovery journey.
Once your loved one agrees to seek treatment, we have a full spectrum of services to support and treat those with the illness of drug and alcoholism.
Our services include:
- Full Medical and Mental Health Assessments
- Stabilization and Treatment Plans
- Detox
- Inpatient Care
- Partial Day Treatment
- Outpatient Programs
- Aftercare Support
We have locations across Houston starting with our outpatient rehab in Clear Lake, Pearland, The Woodlands, and Pasadena. Including our residential inpatient rehab for Men and women in Dickinson, TX.
We understand that seeking professional assistance for substance abuse can be challenging, but we want to assure you that our team is here to provide compassionate and comprehensive care to help you or your loved one overcome addiction. We encourage you to take the first step towards recovery by contacting us today at (281) 508-1352.