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7 Alcohol and Drug Abuse Tips

Wednesday, 3 April 2013

Most people who have loved ones with an alcohol or drug abuse problem would do anything to help them. Here I will give you seven top tips to help deal with your loved one's problem.

Don't Play the Blame Game

Although it can be hard, try not to blame your loved one for their problem, and equally don't blame yourself if it is you that has a problem. An alcohol or drug abuse problem is a disease like many others, and shouldn't be a matter of blame.

Seek Help

Once you can accept that assigning blame will not help you, you should seek help (in fact you should seek help, even if you feel that you still need to lay blame!) There are huge numbers of self help groups and charities which cater to people with this problem. These include groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, where patients can talk about their problems in a non-judgemental and understanding environment.

Seek Medical Guidance

As drug and alcohol abuse is a medical condition, there are a large number of medical professionals who will be able to help you overcome the problem if you have gone beyond the point that non-professional support will help. There are trained counsellors who know how to approach the problem, and drugs experts who may be able to help with the 'weaning off' process for many drugs.

Avoid People Who Are Still Users

While this may seem obvious, not everyone realises how serious the impact of a friendship circle can be. If you are in a position to keep your loved one away from people who they regularly drink or take drugs with, then do so. You will probably know how helpful it is to do things like quit smoking or diet if there are supportive people to help you. This also works in reverse, and you may find that these people want your loved one to abuse drugs and alcohol.

Find the Right Method

Try experimenting with different methods of quitting. Cold turkey isn't for everyone; you may find it easier to give up in stages, or be prescribed a less harmful version of the drug which can be regulated and reduced in order for you or your loved one to have fewer withdrawal symptoms.

Don't Give Up

Relapse is unfortunate part of drug and alcohol abuse. Just because you or your loved one relapses, this doesn't mean that either of you have failed. Recovery is rarely linear in any illness, particularly one which is mental and physical in origin. Depending on the drug involved, the body can become chemically as well as psychologically addicted to the substance, which will make it even more difficult to quit.

Maintain Treatment

When you have followed all these steps, be sure that your loved one continues treatment so they don't fall back into old habits. It can be helpful to have supportive people around them even in post recovery, and they may find it rewarding to help others who are in their situation.

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