Comments on: How To Help a Drug Addict

By: Bella_rissa18

Bella_rissa18 — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:11:44 +0000

Hi,
I have a finacee who has gone to rehab, he went 21 days and felt an improvment and wanted to come home. He was doing so amazing when he came home and little by little strated to down fall. he has had a couple of slip ups here and there. I want to support him the best way that i can , I even suggest about N A meeting and i would go with him and support him the whole way. Is there any advice you could give me to make me a better supporter for him?

By: didi2

didi2 — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:10:50 +0000

I have been dating my boyfreind for about 8 month and I put it together that he is doing Cocaine. He has been on and off with it for the last 5 yrs. It sounds more recreational and he is definitely a functional addict. He just got a new job working for his Dad making more money. He wants to get help but doesn't want to enter rehab. Any suggestions? Also I want to be there for him but not sure if exactly how. For example he keeps wanting to come over and stay the night which I have said no as of now but not sure thats the best thing

By: The Effects of Drug Addiction on Family Members | Drug Rehab Blog

The Effects of Drug Addiction on Family Members | Drug Rehab Blog — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:15:16 +0000

[...] that there is a problem and knowing how to get help for the addict and for themselves are all key steps to recovery. It can be done but everyone involved needs to [...]

By: crystal

crystal — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:01:52 +0000

i was trying to find some type of support group that helps the family, my husband is going to a rehab program. but he has been treating me and the kids so bad. i just feel like leaving him and giving up.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:57:38 +0000

thanks for the post!
One of the main reasons for relapse, other than being an addict, is when the recovering addict gets bored. Finding new and interesting things can be difficult and there is a fine line for loved ones because they can sometimes come across as being a ‘nag.’ However, this should not discourage the loved one from wanting to help.