i know she has to want to help herself, but isn't there any ways the family can help?
2006-08-07 09:46:03 · 19 answers · asked by sweetandmajestic_2002 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
At this point, all you can do is to make the following things clear.
1) You love them.
2) You want them to get better, and you're willing to help.
3) You cannot tolerate their behaviour.
4) You won't bail them out of their troubles.
5) You won't let them into your lives while they're on drugs.
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2006-08-07 09:53:40 · answer #1 · answered by Otis F 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Although the substance-dependent person is the victim, all the family members are affected too. Oddly enough, sometimes a recovering addci t can be more dificult to live with then when they were actively using it.
The most common goal of treatment for chemically dependent person is abstinence from the drug. Success of treatment depends FIRST on the persons motivation, so help as much as you can in fostering personal responsibility you must cultivate in her that responsibility for change lies within herself do this while you express support and genuine concern. Let her know the effects of chemical abuse on the body, exercise is crucial in inc. mental and physical vitality as are relaxation and rest. Balanced diet are also essential. SELF-HELP GROUPS. Try to inquire about them thats near your home, they work really good because the new member recognizes that others in the group have been where she is and truly understand the situation try this self-help groups called: DRUG ANONYMOUS & DRUG-ANON FOCUS, NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
Hope this has helped in any way. Give her love, attention and the highest thing you could offer her is Prayer, ask for GODs' assistance and grace. God bless! I will be including you and your family in my prayers.Trust in HIM.
2006-08-15 07:09:50 · answer #2 · answered by Punky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All I can say is be there for her when she falls. Keep looking for help, don't give up on her, she's your sister. And you are right she has to want help for herself. Try and get her into a rehab, even though she don't want to, but in the long run she will realize that you never gave up on her and that you have just saved her life.
2006-08-14 02:09:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find your local Narcanon or alanon group. Continue to look for a rehab and remember she may not go even when you do. What worked for my sister and I was relocation. Take care of her kids and pets if she has any. Don't give her money but feed her. Be careful that she doesn't steal from you, you cannot trust her remember that. Pray for her. Try to find a meth program for her this may give her an opportunity to not focus on getting and using for a while. Good luck.
2006-08-15 08:30:16 · answer #4 · answered by lona b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lock her in a room with two buckets. feed her twice a day but be aware she may not eat for a while. make sure she has plenty of water. keep it up for about 6 - 8 weeks. it won't be easy and it could make her really ill, but to stop all together is the only real way to beat it.
2006-08-15 05:52:18 · answer #5 · answered by smethansmee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get tough... and follow Oobbie's response above...it's good medicine for all of you. There is only one way out of this mess and that is to go right through it, no stopping, no excuses.
Good luck...just asking the question was the right start.
2006-08-13 17:34:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
we hav b-n havn trouble w/ my bro w/ thngs like dat.(a lit worse thngs 2) but n-e way ...do u now how long she has been addicted? if it a lit time u MIGHT b able 2 help....but if it has b-n years i hate 2 tell u there is nothen u can do unless SHE wants 2 help herself....all u can do is b there 4 her. i know its hard but it will mess ur life up as well as her's if u get 2 n 2 it....ive learned dat the hard way.
good luck 2 u & ur sis
2006-08-07 10:08:59 · answer #7 · answered by Tiff 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I worked in a substance abuse facility at one time. You may need to go get an affidavit and have her put in a facility like that. Look in your phonebook under substance abuse, or mental health and call them, they should be able to direct you. Good Luck.
2006-08-15 03:30:56 · answer #8 · answered by *~WaterDancer~* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in a lot of states there is a program called the first step program check with the department of human services in your area and ask if your state has one....they can really help i had a friend who we got into first step and he is doing great
2006-08-14 15:13:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
call 1800 999 9999 and ask for a referal maybe go out of state into an impteint one
2006-08-13 14:10:03 · answer #10 · answered by Rock_N_Roll_Chicky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋