When an Addict Chooses to Stop Drugs, What Should Family Members Do to Help.?
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Shouldn’t recovering addicts first stay away from their friends who are addicts, even if they are all trying to recover. If they won’t do this, what can the family member who is trying to help this person do? The addict is 20 years old.
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Answer by cris
Stay around sober or never consumed people… Family/friends could help by turning him/her to activities he/she enjoys. Also therapy is recommended. Good luck!
Answer by Lisa
I would think it’s crucual for the recovering addict to stay away from any individual or situation that would cause the temptation of using drugs.
The pain and suffering of addiction is not limited to the alcoholic or drug addict. Family members share a tremendous burden as well. Shame, guilt, fear, worry, anger and frustration are common, everyday feelings for family members concerned about a loved one’s drinking or drug use. In most cases the family has endured the brunt of the consequences for the loved one’s addiction, including the stress of worry financial costs and life adjustments made to accommodate the addicted person’s lifestyle. Addiction leads the addict away from the positive influences of the family. The disease twists love, concern and willingness to be helpful into a host of enabling behaviors that only help to perpetuate the illness.
Family and friends are usually very busy attempting to help the alcoholic or addict, but the help is he wrong kind. If directed toward effective strategies and interventions, however, loved one’s become a powerful influence in helping the loved one “hit bottom” and seek professional help. At the very least, families can detach themselves from the painful consequences of their loved one’s disease and cease their enabling behavior.
Here is a link outlining the ways in which family members can help. http://www.thecounselingcenter.org/The_Counseling_Center/10Ways.html
I hope this is helpful.
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