Early Intervention
Early intervention is critical. A
drug addict usually does not know he is out of control,
or he will not admit it. His own habits may seem perfectly
"normal" when compared to his peers, so the
objective feedback of friends and family members can
help him see his behavior is anything but normal. Early
intervention is a good way to provide support while
letting the addict know he has a problem.
Counselors used to think that drug
addicts had to bottom out before they were able to accept
help. Now, however, early intervention is thought to
be the best recourse when a friend or family member
develops a drug habit. Early drug intervention helps
the addict recognize the seriousness of his problem.
The goal of early intervention is
to help the addict understand that others are aware
of his drug problem. During an early intervention, the
drug addict is exposed to the reality of his situation
so that he can truly understand that his drug habit
is dangerous and potentially fatal. Early intervention
can show the addict that his drug problem is having
an adverse effect on his friendships, family relationships
and work or school performance. By using non-judgmental,
non-critical language and putting forth sympathy, firmness
and the offer to help, early intervention can motivate
a drug addict to seek professional help.
If the intervention is successful,
the drug addict will admit he has a drug problem and
agree to seek help. Because drug addiction is a disease
that must be treated with medical intervention, it is
important to have a good drug rehab center in mind prior
to beginning the early intervention.
If drug addiction might be a problem
for you or someone you love, we encourage you to give
Treatment Referral a call today to learn more about
treatment options.
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