You could go to an AA or Na meeting. You could also try the county hospital.
One can find help for substance abuse in the Raleigh Drug Rehab centers and Treatment Programs. One also can find help by calling a toll free number and talk to a Adicction Rehab Admissions specialist.
Information on substance abuse hotlines on the internet can he found at www.helpline-online.com/ Many major cities offer such a program so a search on your city will help you.
One can go to a therapist to help a friend with substance abuse. Therapists and other specialists can be found through one's insurance plan or a website such as Addiction Care Options.
There are many local drug abuse intervention programs depending on where you live. You can call Substance Abuse Intervention at the toll-free number (800) 645-0093 for help.
Yes, there are online substance abuse assessments available. These assessments usually involve questions about your alcohol and drug use to help determine if you may have a substance abuse issue. It's important to use reputable websites or seek help from a healthcare professional for accurate and personalized assessments.
Substance abuse is a broad term covering any substance that is used in a mood altering manner that is illegal or used in a dangerous way. A center for substance abuse would be able to help with an alcohol problem as well as dependecies on precription drugs or the dangerous use of sniffing glue.
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Addiction-Substance-Abuse/show/77 is a support forum. You can share like group therapy online.
Someone who is qualified to teach about substance abuse would teach such a program. Accreditation is the most important reason to have this training done for public help.
The only thing that you can do is be there for support and the only thing she can do is be there for support for him as you cannot force someone with a substance addicton to get help. He needs to get professional help and guidance to get him on the right path for his addiction(s).
Drug counselors generally help the addict to realize they have a problem, and they help with what triggers the substance abuse. Most times, addicts have had some sort of trauma or abuse in their lives and so they start taking drugs/alcohol to escape from it. The counselor will help get all of those emotions out and also assist in finding positive coping skills to use when the urge to do drugs arises. They can also help find support groups the addict can attend, and just be there to talk when needed.
Drug counselors generally help the addict to realize they have a problem, and they help with what triggers the substance abuse. Most times, addicts have had some sort of trauma or abuse in their lives and so they start taking drugs/alcohol to escape from it. The counselor will help get all of those emotions out and also assist in finding positive coping skills to use when the urge to do drugs arises. They can also help find support groups the addict can attend, and just be there to talk when needed.
Twelve Step Programs are a powerful tool for those struggling with substance abuse. There are hundreds of listings for Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, Narcotics Anonymous meetings as well as Al-Anon, Naranon, CoDa and many other 12 Step fellowships.