Seeing a loved one suffer through addiction can be painful. It is important to know how to help a loved one though addiction and find the help one needs. One needs to show patience but also sternness in helping someone re-find their way after addiction. It can be a slow and painful process but love can find a way to ensure a good ending.
The article, “How to Help Someone You Loves Who Struggles With Addiction—5 Expert Tips” by Laura Hilgers looks at how someone can help another person through addiction. She states,
“There’s a common misconception that once someone completes a 28-day rehab program, they’re cured. But according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, most people need at least90 days of residential or outpatient treatment for a positive outcome. If your loved one suffers from opioid use disorder, they’ll probably also need medication-assisted treatment (MAT). The drugs used in MAT—such as buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone—help manage cravings and withdrawal. “They do not substitute one addiction for another,” says Dr. Roy. “They are evidence-based, lifesaving medicines.”
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Addiction is not a choice but a disease. To help someone through it, it takes dedication, patience and love. It is something that never goes away but needs to vigilantly guarded against.
Please also review AIHCP’s Substance Abuse Counseling Certification and see if it matches your academic and professional goals. The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in Substance Abuse Counseling.