1(800) 615-1067Dealing with an addict who refuses to get help can be a challenging and frustrating experience. However, there are a few things you can do:
Educate yourself about addiction: Understanding the nature of addiction and how it affects a person’s brain and behavior can help you better understand your loved one’s struggles.
Practice self-care: It can be emotionally draining to watch a loved one struggle with addiction, so it’s important to take care of yourself. Make sure you are getting enough sleep, eating well, and doing things you enjoy.
Set boundaries: It’s essential to set healthy boundaries with an addicted loved one. This means being clear about what behaviors you will and won’t tolerate and sticking to your boundaries.
Encourage treatment: While you can’t force someone to get help, you can encourage them to seek treatment. Try having an open and honest conversation about how their addiction is impacting their life and relationships and let them know you are there to support them.
Consider an intervention: If your loved one is resistant to seeking help, you may want to consider an intervention. An intervention is a structured conversation with the addict, led by a professional, where loved ones express their concerns and offer support and resources for treatment.