Alcohol, marijuana
2007-06-15 02:52:23 · 9 answers · asked by miller278 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Get in touch with a counselor that can help you prepare an intervention for this person.
2007-06-15 04:53:25 · answer #1 · answered by Hot Coco Puff 7 · 8⤊ 0⤋
If they don't want help, you can't force it. Treatment only works when a person wants to be treated, and even then it's difficult. The best thing you can do is let that person know that if they want help, you're there to help them get clean and sober. Otherwise you're not going to help them slowly kill themselves. Do not give them money, food or shelter unless they are willing to get assistance. Even then, they should know that if they stop getting treatment then they stop getting your support. It's harsh but necessary for your sake and theirs. It also would be a good idea for you to go to an AA meeting. They'll have a lot of info for you on this type of situation. Good luck.
2007-06-15 09:58:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Give up...Let them hit bottom, then the only thing to do is get help for themselves, not for you. This is a personal decision and if they do it for someone else then it won't work any way. They may not even see it as a problem at this time. You can not change someone else...Only yourself, besides they may like the attention you give them even if it's negative.
2007-06-15 10:01:07 · answer #3 · answered by gypsey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you'll be able to help someone that refuses to be helped. For any kind of treatment to be sucessful the abuser has to want it.
2007-06-15 10:01:31 · answer #4 · answered by Maddie and Jacobs mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't help someone who isn't ready for help. Get some brochures for AA or about alcohol/drug abuse and leave them where the addict will see them. Tell them you do not approve of their behavior. If you are in a relatioship with them, you need to get yourself help and into a stable environment.
Good luck. :)
2007-06-15 09:56:34 · answer #5 · answered by searching_please 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try having a family intervention and let the person know that they are loved and ppl dont want to see them destroying themselves, dont judge them just advise them that this is not good for them.
2007-06-15 10:01:35 · answer #6 · answered by Golden_Goose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats the thing with addicts, unless they wnat help they'll refuse everything and push you away if you keep insisting.
2007-06-15 10:00:12 · answer #7 · answered by shayshay 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Speak to your family and follow their advice and instructions.
2007-06-15 09:55:02 · answer #8 · answered by David K 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they have to figure it out on thier own
2007-06-18 12:44:11 · answer #9 · answered by slopoke6968 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋