It can be very difficult to be a spouse, partner, parent or relative of a person with a drug addiction. Not only is there real concern for the loved one, but there can also be very real feelings of anger, hurt, embarrassment and even frustration and hopelessness if you have tried to help in the past. Talking to the staff at a Pasadena drug rehab and scheduling an intervention may be the best way to handle the situation.
If you can’t do an intervention or what to try talking to a loved one about attending a Pasadena drug rehab on your own there are a few things to keep in mind. First, don’t attempt to have the discussion when the individual is using or impaired. Secondly, using the following guidelines may help the conversation be more productive and prevent a defensive response.
Be Compassionate
Remember, drug addiction is not a choice or a weakness of character. It is a medical condition the addict needs help to treat. By learning as much as you can about the specific addiction, you can come from a place of compassion when talking about the benefits of a Pasadena drug rehab for recovery.
Be Calm
It is important to stay calm and focused on the benefits of attending a Pasadena drug rehab during the conversation. Blame, anger, frustration and talking about all the negative elements of the addiction will not be productive.
Instead, focus in on how you want to have a relationship in the future and the ways you want to be able to share life and good things with your loved one.
Be Supportive
Anticipate your loved one will not likely say he or she wants to go to a Pasadena drug rehab immediately. Don’t pressure for a promise to attend, but rather come from a supportive stance and ask them what you can do to help.
Sometimes asking those big questions can bring about surprising information. Your loved one may talk about feeling lonely, unloved or even hated within the family, just listen and continue to ask questions to help you to understand their experience.
It is a good idea to have information on Pasadena drug rehab programs available or to know websites you can both look at together. Providing information and having the addicted person willing to take the information can be the first step in broaching the topic and getting a productive conversation started.
At ASAP Rehab, we provide intervention services and intervention support when and where you need us.
