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Best Addiction Treatment Centers in Louisiana

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Addiction has worsened throughout the world and in the US. It’s no longer just an issue with illicit drugs. The…

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Best Addiction Treatment Centers in Florida

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Addiction is a serious illness and there is plenty of help for those who need it. If you, or someone…

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Best Addiction Treatment Centers in Delaware

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One of the worst feelings is knowing someone you love is in pain and hurting but not being able to assist them while they suffer. However, you don’t have to sit back idle if your loved one is suffering from substance use. You can become empowered and help them achieve life-long sobriety! It can be a challenge when someone you love needs help, but how do you get someone into rehab? It may seem overwhelming to know where to turn, but it doesn’t have to be! We have broken down the steps you need to know to get someone into rehab. Accept What is Happening You cannot sit in denial of the addiction and help them get help at the same time. Only once you can admit the severity of the substance use and the need for your loved one to get help, can you play a part in that assistance. You will need to acknowledge the substance use to be the support system they need. Educate Yourself on Addiction Knowing what addiction is and why it happens is very important. It will also assist you when speaking with your loved one as you will be able to have a better understanding of what is happening. You can also attend support meetings like Nar-Anon or Al-Anon to learn from others who have been in a similar situation. Make a Plan It is hard to derail a solid plan. Prior to speaking with your loved one about getting help, create a plan that will detail what to say, how to respond if they refuse, and the potential place(s) they can seek treatment. If you have a plan and share it with family members that will help you approach your addicted loved one, then everyone will know how to respond and how to best assist. Provide Empathy Oftentimes we want to tell the addict we love what to do and hope this will help to motivate them. However, similar to kids pushing boundaries and refusing because it wasn’t their idea - those with addiction feel similarly. Instead, if we provide empathy to our loved one, we can lead them to make the decision to attend rehab for themselves (which means they are more likely to succeed as well)! What does empathy look like? Ask open-ended questions Keep the conversations generalized Avoid criticism Demonstrate concern Inspire Responsibility It can be difficult for an addicted person to own up to their drug or alcohol problem, but it is a necessary step for them to seek help. Before rehab can work for an addict they must first accept their problem as their responsibility to make the needed changes toward sobriety. Reach Out for Support This is not something you have to do on your own! It may seem embarrassing to speak with others about the addict in your family, but there is power in numbers. You can easily get help from: Family and friends Free groups, such as Al-Anon or Nar-Anon A counselor Addiction Treatment Specialist Professional Intervention Church group Help is out there waiting if you need or want it. There is no need to suffer through this journey on your own. You can be your loved one’s support and advocate but that doesn’t mean you have to do everything alone. Seek Medical Assistance You can schedule an appointment with a medical professional (and advise them of the addiction in advance). Oftentimes, the addict will have other medical needs as well, so it may not be hard to convince them to seek treatment for their pain, depression, or any other underlying causes. This way the doctor is able to confront the addict with the options and it isn’t coming from you directly. Quit Enabling Sometimes it is necessary to look inward and see if we are allowing the addict to continue their behaviors, even if we don’t want them to. Are you providing them with money, paying bills, or allowing them to live in your home? If so, then you are enabling them to continue using alcohol or drugs. By providing funding either directly or indirectly, your loved one is able to continue to purchase their drug of choice and continue to use. Once the ties are severed for the financial responsibility, the addict will have to make tough choices and it might give them the push needed to get clean and sober! Stop Waiting for “Rock Bottom” Not every addict will reach the elusive “rock bottom” before they accept help. Waiting for them to reach that bottom could put their life at risk more than it will help save them. It is best to help your addicted loved one sooner than later, because their “rock bottom” may never appear before they die from their addiction. The “Gift” of Rehab If it is a gift-giving season or close to your birthday, ask your loved one to go to rehab and/or counseling for their addiction as their gift to you. Even if they start rehab out of obligation to please you, they will become involved and it may help them to see that they really need this help. Get Children Involved No one is more honest than children sometimes. You can have the child make a drawing and describe how they feel or write a letter. Do not force this though because you don’t want to cause any further trauma to the child. Show the Behaviors Sometimes describing events and actions that your loved one has done while intoxicated may not be enough. They may not remember the events that way (or at all) and may think you are exaggerating or being dramatic. Rather than trying to explain their behavior and poor choices, record them and show it to them when they are in a state to see it. Once they can see for themselves how they are acting it is harder for them to continue to be okay with the status quo. Remove the Fear One of the biggest deterrants to getting clean and sober can be detoxing and the painful withdrawal they will experience. However, there are many wonderful detox facilities where your loved one will be under 24-hour care who can ensure a safe detox. Your loved one may even be able to have a medicated detox, so the withdrawal symptoms they will experience will be very minimal. You may want to reach out to local facilities to find out what is available to help present it to your loved one as an option. Stage a Professional Intervention The benefit of a professional intervention is the expert guidance they will be able to provide to you and your family. The professional can help guide the conversation between the family and the addict to help everyone own their part to the addict’s behaviors. The best interventionists will have an idea of the best treatment path for your loved one. Another benefit from a professional interventionist is they are trained and versed to assist with unexpected issues that may arise with your loved one. Control Emotions Staying objective is the key to reaching the addicted loved one. It is easy to get triggered by fear, shame, disappointment, guilt, etc. but do not allow those negative emotions to control the conversation. If you find yourself getting out of control or yelling then the addict will have no response but to become defensive. It is fine to share other emotions (and cry - that’s okay!) just try to manage geting too angry that the conversation will get derailed. Avoid Judgments Those suffering from addiction never woke up and thought today will be the day I become an addict. They didn’t create this issue on purpose, so try to stay open-minded and find out why they are struggling. There are many underlying causes to addiction, most notable the guilt and shame the addict feels. Since they are already feeling the pressure and judgement from others, don’t pile on. Instead expressing your love and concern will help the conversation so much more than adding your judgments. Lead by Example Oftentimes your loved ones suffering from alcohol or drug addiction may know someone else within the family also using substances. Perhaps you are only drinking one glass of wine a night, while your loved one is consuming bottles. Well rather than just pointing fingers and telling them they need to change, you can show them what is possible. You can show them you are truly understanding their issues and willing to help them with solidarity by cutting out your alcohol consumption as well. Remain Positive Although there is no cure to addiction, there is help! Staying positive with your loved one and offering to help them find the steps they need to take to achieve life-long sobriety can help reduce the risk of relapse. Staying hopeful that your loved one can and will change their habits and staying positive can help your loved one not give up and give in to their addiction. Plan for the Long-Term Recovery is an ongoing process that must be assessed daily. Perhaps your loved one has already been to addiction treatment but you are still concerned. You have every right to stay worried for your loved one, relapse is a real worry for most families. Although not every recovering addict finds themselves with a relapse, it is still a great idea to know the signs of a potential relapse and know how to support your loved one if they do have a slip. Never Give Up Sometimes it will take a few tries to get someone you love into rehab. If one approach didn’t work, then try something different. It is never too late to try to help your addicted loved one. Even if you have set your boundaries and are sticking to them, you can still reach out with a different approach and try again! Always remember that help is available and recovery is possible! Helping a loved one with an addiction takes education, empathy, and patience. If left untreated, substance use can destroy relationships, families and work. Don’t allow time to continue to pass by while your loved one is suffering. If you are looking for more help for your loved one, here are the 20 best inpatient recovery centers in the United States. Have another idea to help get someone in rehab? Leave a comment below and share your ideas with others!

20 Ways to Get Someone into Rehab

June 1, 2020 admin Leave a comment

One of the worst feelings is knowing someone you love is in pain and hurting but not being able to…

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