How To Talk To A Loved One About Their Drug Addiction

 

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Millions of people every year battle drug addictions, whether they purposefully got themselves into that situation or not. Some people take painkillers for ailments and while they weren’t misusing the drug, to begin with, have found themselves addicted to them.

Whereas other people use drugs to feel that high or block out any stresses that have happened during their lives. When someone you love becomes addicted to drugs, it can be painful watching them harm their bodies like that.

It’s understandable that you want to get help for them, so here are some tips on how to talk to a loved one about their drug addiction.

 

Approach them with empathy and love

It’s important to understand that no matter how well you think you know your loved one, that they might be battling things deep down that they don’t feel they can talk to you about.

Tell them how much you love them, and how worried you are about what they are doing to themselves. Let them know you’re there to listen and understand without scrutiny, and that you truly want what’s best for them.

 

Research and talk to them about treatments

The next step is finding the right course of action without spooking your loved one into turning to drugs again. Research all the different kinds of treatments and talk to your loved one about what to expect on the road to recovery.

This article talks about how Brad Schaeffer with MedComp has developed the most effective clinical urine toxicology testing out there, allowing medical professionals to not only identify which substances have been taken but also accurately form the best course of treatment.

 

Promise to support them at every turn

Battling something as intense as drug addiction can be extremely frightening. Your loved one may feel their drug is their safety blanket and is scared to know what will happen if they stop taking it.

Letting them know that no matter what happens you’ll support them every step of the way can be very comforting, and it might just be exactly what they need right now.

 

Understand it’s hard for them too

Some people that are addicted to drugs want to get out of the situation just as much as you want them to. Unless you’ve battled an addiction yourself, it’s hard to put yourself in their position.

Understand that it’s very difficult for them and that there’s a chance they will make mistakes along the way. Learning to have empathy and compassion for them is essential for their road to recovery.

 

Don’t patronize your loved one

Finally, one of the worst things you can do is patronize your loved one about getting into that position in the first place. More often than not, addiction falls upon people without intention, and the last thing your loved one needs is to be patronized about the situation.

It may come as a shock to learn they are addicted to drugs, but you should try and move past that to help them get clean and rebuild their lives.

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