Helping a Loved One with an Opioid Addiction
Updated on 4/13/2023 If you’re concerned that someone close to you is using heroin or another opioid, you have good reason to take it seriously. Opioids are among the most dangerous drugs in the world and their prolonged abuse can put a person at serious risk for irreversible damage, overdose and death. To help yourself […]
Brief Interventions & the Stages of Change
Brief Interventions & the Stages of Change Updated on 2/1/2023 The first step for a person who abuses alcohol or substances is to admit they have a problem, but accepting addiction is not easy. For some, the realization of their dependence on a drug or on alcohol can take time. Pushing someone to start therapy […]
How to Talk to Your Friends About Heroin Addiction
Tips: Talk to Your Friends About Heroin Addiction Watching a loved one struggle with addiction can be one of the hardest things to experience. This can be especially true if it’s a friend since people suffering from addiction can be quick to cut people off. The stigma surrounding addiction makes it difficult for addiction sufferers […]
How Do I Convince My Loved One to Seek Treatment?
I Need To Convince My Loved One To Seek Treatment Most people suffering from addiction are unable to completely stop on their own. The inability to seek treatment, slow or stop use is one of the biggest red flags of addiction, and chances are, you have realized that your loved one can not do it […]
How to Get Someone You Love Into Rehab
Does your loved one need rehab? Getting someone you love to go to rehab can be difficult, especially if they are in denial about their addiction. As someone on the outside, you are able to recognize that your loved one has not been themselves and that they need help. To them, they are waiting for […]