Drug addiction is a chronic disease that changes the way a person thinks... Helping a drug addict can be very difficult because the disease suppresses all kinds of motivation.
Firstly, a drug addict may not admit that he has problems, and secondly, even if he admitted, he may feel embarrassed discussing this topic, and thirdly, even if he is ready to talk about this topic, he can still refuse treatment. Therefore, before helping a drug addict, you must be mentally and emotionally prepared for all obstacles. There are no hard and fast rules in this delicate matter, but by choosing the right path, you can help a suffering person. It is worth noting that drugs are one of the most expensive addictions in the world. Here TOP-10 tips on how to help with drug addiction
10. Dealing with stress
Drug addiction often occurs as a misguided attempt to overcome stress. Most people who are unable to cope with stress resort to drugs. Yes, it provides quick relief, but it actually decreases the body's ability to deal with stressful situations. But there are ways to deal with stress that are healthy. Meditation, breathing or strength exercises - help the addict choose what works for him.
9. Detoxification
Detoxification is a process that removes toxic substances from the body.... This is quite an unpleasant process, frankly, but the method is quite successful. Detoxification deals only with the physical side of addiction; it does not address the psychological aspects of addiction. Therefore, in addition to detoxification, drug addicts should attend rehabilitation programs..
8. Constant support of family members
You have to support the addict. The family lets the person know that he is loved and gives him the strength to recover.
7. Socialization
Most addicts tend to be loners. You must maintain healthy social hobbies and activities such as team games, sports, partying. The more time drug addicts spend around other people, the more calm they become and, consequently, the craving for drugs decreases..
6. Select a rehabilitation program
Different drugs have different physical manifestations, but they are all similar in one thing - drug use has a negative effect on the brain... Therefore, once you have convinced the addict that treatment is needed, start learning about the different rehab clinics, their services, their schedules, and how they deal with relapses.
5. Reduce doses
Your active participation can motivate the addict to stop using drugs completely, if not, then at least reduce the amount of use. This is a sign of improvement. Take it for granted a sick person cannot end their addiction in one day, but it will happen gradually... You must watch out for its dosages. Be strict, but don't lose the trust of your addicted friend. Be prepared for relapses, it happens.
4. Specialist help
If the addict is comfortable with you, they will listen to you. Depending on the nature of the addiction, you may want to hire a professional to demonstrate how his bad habit has affected his family and friends. Drug addicts usually do not feel sorry for themselves or their health, but the pain of others can be a powerful incentive to seek help.
3. Look for signs of addiction
People who use drugs tend to show signs of addiction in all walks of life. They miss work, are dismissive of family responsibilities and have financial problems. There may also be problems with the regimen: insomnia, or, conversely, sound sleep.
2. Heart-to-heart conversation
Take time to talk to your friend about drug addiction... You must understand that it is not easy that he is so addicted to the drug, there are still some deeper reasons for the addiction. He should be able to talk about the most intimate. This can take a long time because the addict cannot tell you everything at once. Just give him time to open up to you.
1. Trusting relationship
In order to build a relationship of trust with a drug addict, you must spend a lot of time together. This may sound easy, but it is difficult to do. You shouldn't lecture him, criticize him, and it shouldn't look like you are in control of him. Let him be himself.
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