anyone know of a way too get help with drug addiction?

Answer 1

Make yourself more busy...
Spend time with family and friends...

Answer 2

It's not easy... There is many ways like rehabs or Narcotics Annonymous. Most importantly the person with the addiction has to understand why it is better for them to quit. Sometimes the addict doesn't see that they are affecting their health, and also hurting the people around them, friends and family. It is important for them to keep busy with a job, school, or some other productive activity to keep their mind off of drugs. Interventions are very effective also. Gather all the close friends and family that care about this person and have a meeting. Confront the person in a passive way and acknowledge the addiction. Let the person know that everyone is here to help and they want the person to get back on track. The help of a counselor is priceless. They are often volunteers and they have professional training. Good luck and keep your head up. Faith in some for has helped a lot of people. Some form of religion can never hurt. Good luck.

Answer 3

The good news is that you've already completed the first and most important step - recognizing you have a problem and asking for help! Good job!

Now, stop using. Remember, you don't have to use if you don't want to! You are in control, not the drug, not your friends, not anything else. YOU. You can choose to NOT use drugs just as easily as you can choose to use them. You have the power to make the choice. Sobriety is there if you really want it.

Next, seek treatment. Your family doctor can refer you to an inpatient detox and/or rehab center. It's worth your 30, 60 or 90 days. If your family doctor isn't an option, look in the phone book under "addiction". Your county mental health system might also have a program that will pay for your treatment and help you after you get out. If they don't, they will at least be able to offer you some advice and/or a referral.

Next, develop a support system. Narcotics Anonymous is a very good place to begin. www.na.org There are meetings in almost every city in America. People there are just like you - trying to overcome drug addiction. They will offer a non-judgmental ear and the support you need.

Rehab isn't nearly as bad as people make it out to be. I know this because I have been in them a few times for a severe alcohol addiction. You will learn a lot about yourself, a lot about staying sober and you will develop some really great friendships with people just like you. Sobriety isn't nearly as bad as it seems, either. Just hang in there, you can do it!

Answer 4

I have OCD ( Self diagnosed anyway) When I was about 19 i tried Endone ( Oxycodeine) a prescription pain killer and then for a few months I was Doctor shopping to keep getting them.
After awhile they became to hard to get so I went cold turkey. It was pretty bad I was sore and tremendous pain all over, just could not function- although I knew just 2 tabs would get me outa bed for the day!
It took about a week i was functioning again but still wanted them.
Everynow and then as in twice a year a got a packet and swore I would save them for special occasions but as usual they were gone in 2-3 days and although such a short time the withdrawel was just the same.
The last time I got them I they just didn't do anything, so now I will never crave them again.

I know Valium is another drug but it can be really useful to cope with withdrawel syptoms if you are sensible with it.

One thing is you have to want to stop otherwise it will never ever work.

Answer 5

Going into a drug rehab and support from love ones. I have never been addicted to drugs but it looks like it will take a long process. It will also take one that will be devoted to the long haul.

Hugs Mel.

Answer 6

Jesus (or faith in a higher power) but Jesus is my choice. Usually people turn to drugs to try to remedy something in their own life that can only be helped with God's help. Rehab is also good and that is what they focus on.... the 12 steps.

You can go on Yahoo search and type in drug (type of drug) and then type in rehab in (your state) and listings will come up. 12 step meetings are the best.

Answer 7

Rehab and a support system. If you can't afford rehab you can go to the emergency room at the hospital and they will send you to one and hook you up with welfare to pay for it. I'm a recovering addict to so if you ever have a question or wanna talk add me to your yahoo messenger [e-mail]. Good luck!!

Answer 8

Who is that drug addict?
Go to a Rehabilitation Centre.

Answer 9

try AA or NA or any church, good luck, what you really need to do is to change your friends that use, stay away from that life, make new better friends that will help you...get a sponsor who will always be there for you....then when your clean you can help someone else with their problem...going to jail, or to the hospital will also help, but they are last resorts and you will end up in one of those last 2 if you don't get help, you have taken the first step, asking for help, that is good, now keep that mind set and follow through with it....I'll help you more if you need it...

Answer 10

If you really want to get off drugs, you can do it. Talk to your family and get into a good rehab program. then follow up NA meetings. It may be tough but you'll be glad you did it.

Answer 11

Call the child and family services resource center in your area. They will tell you about any free clinics or rehabs they may have or be able to direct you to one.