How can you help someone who takes drugs?

Answer 1

If you have reason to believe someone has a drug problem, its best to approach them in a non-confrontational manner or bring it up casually in conversation. The person is likely to feel defensive, especially if the problem is real, so your approach is very important. If you are not comfortable discussing it with him/her directly, perhaps consider an intervention with a group of friends and/or family. Do an internet search on "intervention" and you will see lots of suggestions.

Answer 2

You can only encourage them to stop. Keep letting them know how their addiction affects you. Keep pointing out what is happening. Keep encouraging them to join AA or NA, and go with them. It is a long battle, but you never know which statement of yours will be the one that makes them sit up and notice.

Answer 3

Answer If someone you know has a drug problem getting that person to admit is nearly impossible, I know because I am an Alocholic, and it took years for me to admit that I had and have a problem, although I am sober 12 years now. If someone has to have their drugs and or booze every day and is grumpy without it, then that person has a problem. Making them see it or get help is yet another problem because they have to FIRST admit that they have a problem and before they do that, there's no way you can do anything for them. They will only get straight when they can admit that they have that problem and any amount of pressure from a family member or a friend won't help, if anything it will make things worse. Good luck _____________________________________________________________________________ ==== ==== == You can try to have a qualified and experienced social worker speak to the person. You can contact your local AA representative and ask for assistance. Your relationship with the person will determine if they will listen to you or if they would react in a defensive manner. Some people who are addicted to drugs are emotionally insecure and they may feel threatened when confronted with their problems. So be very cautious when dealing with this matter.

Answer 4

Do not be an enabler to them. By this I mean, do not buy drugs for them or give them money with which they will be able to purchase drugs. Find a Narcotics Meeting in your city - most cities have resources to find phne numbers for the NA association. Give them support. Seek out rehab centers or county mental health departments for information on programs available - some of these are free. The addict must want to change before change can happen, recovery can only start after they admit they have a porblem. In order to stay clean their way of thinking must change regarding people, places and things that they associate with drugs.

Good Luck! Recovery is worth it. I have been clean and sober for over 3 years and look forward to staying that way. I have just completed schooling to get my Substance Abuse Counseling certification and am proud of the fact that I wil be able to help others.

Answer 5

Fiirst of all, this is not an easy process. The person has to want to be helped. Otherwise, in the terminology of Prochaska and DiClemente, the individual is in a "precontemplative" stage, not even contemplating that he/she has a problem, or wanting help.

The next phase is termed the "contemplative" phase, in which the individual realizes there is a problem, and is thinking about getting help, but hasn't done so, yet. In this stage, the influence of non-using friends, relatives, and helping professionals, as well as non-professionals can nudge the person to get help.

The third phase is called the "action" phase, in which help is actively sought and accepted. Still, there is a high risk of relapse after the initial action.

The fourth phase is known as the "maintenance" phase. This is the period of time in which the individual maintains abstinence and leads a drug-free lifestyle, taking it "one day at a time", and staying away from "triggers" to use, such as "people, places or things" that are reminders and potential pitfalls which can lead to relapse.

Lastly, relapse is to be expected, but should lead to shorter and shorter bouts of use as time goes on. Otherwise, the prognosis for recovery is not as hopeful.

It is especially important, as one who cares about an individual caught in the cycle of addictive behavior, to release guilt feelings. Even though the using individual is genetically vulnerable to addiction, it is the their responsibility to obtain help, ultimately.

Answer 6

Unless you are a medical professional, you cannot administer drugs to a person. For instance: A person is suffering from an Asthma attack, you can hand him his inhaler, you can even put the inhaler in his mouth but you cannot legally push the button. The victim has to push the button.

If you mean to ask how to help people stop using illicit drugs, there isn't a whole lot you will be able to do. Drugs become the center of their life and anything you do is spitting into the wind.

Answer 7

You really can't help them until they are ready to accept help. Don't try to utilize a drug intervention because the consequences can have longtime disastrous consequences.

If the addict recognizes the problem, there are several sources of potential help. One is Narcotics Anonymous, another is any of a number of rehabs, and a third is the Life Styles Program.

Answer 8

stay with them for as long as you can and dont let them.

Answer 9

Plan an intervention. Contact a specialist from your local rehab center to help convince this person to get help. Also, contact they're family members and ask them for help as well.