2007-03-31 17:43:27 · 4 answers · asked by borncountrygal 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I think you can only give them advice on what you think would help them, or if you were ever addicted to the same thing they are, what helped you and offer that it might help them as well. As much as it hurts, I think this is unfortunately the truth b/c people who are addicted to things will only get help when they decide to.
2007-03-31 17:46:52 · answer #1 · answered by annecsabagh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allow this person to experience and feel the natural consequences of their addiction. Give the person a chance or a good reason to see themself and their situation for how it really is. Until they can see themself in that way, there is no changing them. They have to WANT TO CHANGE. Beyond the change, they need to find support and hope and true friendship.
2007-03-31 20:22:50 · answer #2 · answered by Hope 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's really up to the person and wether or not they wish to get better. When my father started his drug addiction we tried everything to help him(Rehab, Counseling, etc.) But he always went back to the same s***.
2007-03-31 17:56:20 · answer #3 · answered by Lester Copafeel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You listen. That's all you can do. Listen, don't judge or condemn. If they ask for advice, say what's in your heart and be honest but not cruel. And make it known to them that it is only your opinion. If they want to get out, they have to do it on their own. Your support is always worth it.
2007-03-31 17:50:45 · answer #4 · answered by OP 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋