How do you help an addict-seriously?

Question

when the addict admits he/she has a problem and can't muster the strength do fix it? it's destroying his/her life and he/she knows it. i don't want to preach about it to him/her but want to somehow help get the help that's needed before it's too late. serious suggestions only. this person means a lot to me.

Answer 1

Admitting there is a problem is the first step... However if the person cant kick it on their own.... they need rehab- or take them to an open meeting of Narcotics Anonymous... This isn'tt up to you- it is up to them and if THEY really want to change- they have the power- they justdon'tt know it... EMAIL me and I will explain more in detail

Answer 2

i dont know if you have one where you live but where i am from the hospital has a seperate building for d-tox. it's called behavior health. you just walk in there and admit you have a problem and they will help you fix it. they also work with you on the price. if your friend has no income then she won't have to pay.

i hope you find somewhere soon. the first step is admitting you have a problem so remember: your already halfway through recovery!!!

Answer 3

In my opinion it's one of those things that you have to tread lightly with in order to help them understand that you only want to help them.  Maybe suggest some counseling, if that's not an option keep your ear open to just listen to them when they need help, in a non-judgemental way.  If you know their pressure points and you know that they are being pushed make sure to be there because that's when they need you most.  It's a very sad situation, I have seen my friend go through some terrible things as an addict and it is a downward spiral if you can help them before they hit rock bottom it would be better, but I know that some addicts actually HAVE to hit rock bottom before they realize that it's just not worth it.  

Answer 4

There are many places to go, Glen bay is one that comes to mind. The first thing is to clean the system of all drugs, that includes the mental addiction. This takes time and a lot of hard work. Once they are done with a program that helps cleanses the body, you still have to fight not to go back. But admitting you have a problem is the most important step. That means that the person really wants help. So getting them into a program is very important. Its a long road, but one worth taking. Good luck and God bless.

Answer 5

1st of all the person has to WANT to stop.  the very best drug/alcohol program i know is a residential one called Teen Challange---for teens and adults. its a faith based yr long program with wonderful long range results.  the person is taught a new way of life ....not just dried out.

Answer 6

If this person has admitted to you that they have a problem and are in fact an addict, the first thing you should do is congratulate him/her for having the strength and courage to simply admit that they have a problem.

You should ask this person if they really want help and if they would be committed to getting better. If they say yes, then I think you should offer to help find a rehabilitation facility for them.

Or you can bring this person to the hospital (with their permission, of course) and inform the doctors that he/she is addicted to whatever it is, but wants help to quit. I suggest taking them to the hospital because once they stop taking what they're addicted to, they're going to start detoxing, and the hospital is really the best place to be when this happens.

While at the hospital there will be plenty of dr's and specialists who will be able to help this person get into the right rehab facility for them.

Those are really the best steps that you can take, because this way you've managed to help them without having to confront them and start preaching.

I wish you and this person the best of luck, and hope that whatever you decide to do works out.