What Is the Best Way to Help a Drug Addict?
Question by Tangerine.: What is the best way to help a drug addict?
My boyfriend has a drug problem that we have been trying to deal with for a while. He has gone a long way from where he was before to where he is now. But I still want to know how I can help him more.
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Answer by Young Master Ruprecht
Throw your sympathy out the window. BE consistant, never enable any amount for any reason. Stand your ground and keep it at arm’s length. Be sure that you have someone who can support you emotionally while you go about this very demanding type of relationship.
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i had the same problem with my dads girlfriend. he won’t change unless he wants to change, it has to be his decision to stop. get him in rehab and stay by his side, and remember, THERES ALWAYS SOMETHING LEFT TO LOVE.
There is a great informational site that discussing many aspects of drug addiction and abuse, http://www.drugabuseclinic.org/addiction-treatment.html?utm_source=ans&utm_medium=pv&utm_campaign=rcx, and on there you will find tons of helpful information relating to whatever particular drug problem your boyfriend has, along with the symptoms and causes of the addiction… which will help you to understand where the addiction came from, as well as the different treatment options that are available out there for his addiction.
Also, there is a toll-free helpline 1-800-714-8354.. which you can call and speak to a trained professional, explain your boyfriends situation and see what they have to say about it, they will give you advice and guidance as to what they think should be the next steps.
Hope this was helpful, and I wish him the best of luck!
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