In modern society drugs are becoming more and more popular. We all know someone or have been someone who has loved a person struggling with drug addiction. It’s not easy watching someone you love choose that type of life for themselves and it’s even harder trying to help them when they don’t want it or think they don’t need it. What these people fail to realize is while they’re out here getting high they are affecting a lot more people than just themselves.
I have seen drugs completely destroy families, either by losing someone to an overdose or having to cut ties completely, not because they wanted to but because that person couldn’t handle that heart ache anymore, they couldn’t continue to watch someone they hold so dear turn into a complete monster. They couldn’t continue to lay awake at night just waiting for the phone call telling them that person has been found dead or is being rushed to the hospital.
It’s both physically and emotionally exhausting trying to help someone who doesn’t want it. You can try rehab, moving, isolation, or whatever else you can think of to try and help them get clean, but the harsh reality of it all is you can’t help someone who doesn’t want help; you can’t make someone stop unless they have decided they are ready to. You can’t love them sober..
Addicts are untrustworthy and unpredictable, but they’re people too! They deserve the same love as anyone else, in fact they might need more love! They need to know someone is there and someone cares. I’m not saying to go and just use all your energy, money, and sanity trying to help someone, but maybe try talking to them, try helping them see how much better and happier sober life is. Help them find the right program or rehab to get them clean. Addicts are not bad people, you may discover that when that person is sober they are the kindest person you’ve ever met!
If you or someone you know is wanting sobriety but don’t know where to start call the “Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration” national hotline at
1-800-662-HELP (4357) or visit https://www.samhsa.gov/
“SAMHSA’s National Helpline, is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.”
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