Addiction affects friends and family, not just addicts
When a friend or family member has a behavioral health disorder or a dependency on a controlled substance, he or she may never actively seek treatment for the addiction or condition. This can be attributed to a number of factors. Find out if they need a drug intervention
Don’t recognize they have a problem requiring treatment or rehabilitation.
Are uninformed about how their condition can be detrimental to their overall health.
Fail to understand how it negatively affects their relationships with friends and family.
Feel they are not capable of receiving successful treatment for their addiction or mental illness.
Holding a drug or alcohol intervention can be an eye opening experience and bring to light the depths of one's problem. Done correctly, an intervention can persuade one to seek treatment.
When a family member or close friend suffers from the disease of addiction, it can be difficult to see the overall effects of the abuse and addiction on the entire family or social circle. In some circumstances, we find excuses and patterns of behavior to justify certain activities, even going so far as to live under a delusional cloud.
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