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Support and love are vital in helping someone through a difficult time in their life. If you have friends or family members who are living with drug addiction or substance abuse, you may wonder what you can do to help them. Interventions are often useful in terms of addressing your loved one in a safe environment under the supervision of a trained professional. Read on to learn more about the do’s and don’ts of a successful intervention.

Do:

Schedule at the Right Time

Go into the intervention with a well-considered plan. Schedule it at a time when your loved one is least likely to be under the influence, such as right when they wake up or as soon as they leave work. Having an intervention while your friend or family member is coherent and lucid will reduce the likelihood of them misunderstanding the information or reacting negatively. 

Provide Actionable Solutions

As you discuss addiction with your loved one, choose your words carefully. In addition to pointing out the problem and consequences of their actions, offer solutions on how to get help. Let them know about mental health services and treatment centers that will assist in a judgment-free environment. 

Don’t: 

Do It Alone

addiction Lorain, OHInterventions are often emotionally challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. They typically involve a handful of friends, family, and employers, along with an addiction specialist. Feel free to show affection to your loved one or tell them how much you care about them.

Enable or Excuse 

People who struggle with substance abuse often make excuses to justify their unhealthy habits. Additionally, they may continue using because of friends and family who enable them. During the intervention, remain compassionate yet firm when it comes to your refusal to accept or create excuses.

 

When you’re ready to schedule an intervention for a loved one, get in touch with The LCADA Way. This rehab facility offers addiction counseling and mental health services to clients throughout Lorain, OH. Call (440) 989-4900 to schedule a consultation with an addiction counselor, and visit their website for resources on how to get help.

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