Treatment for addiction
By tclair
@tclair (3)
United States
November 8, 2009 11:09pm CST
I was wondering what would be a better treatment plan for an addict who is ready to attempt recovery. Do you recommend a 12 step program, private drug and addiction counseling , or a combination of both. The person has already refused in house treatment so I have no clue what to do. They have hit rock bottom. What should I do.I luckily talked them into getting a blood test for health precautions. They are an Iv drug user and this is the first time they have seemed ready and accepted help. Any advice is welcome.
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3 responses
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
15 Nov 09
Hi Tclair,
The first thing that a substance user must do is to accept the fact that there is a problem and there is need for medical and therapeutic intervention. the person must be ready to face and undergo the said process and bear with until he/she finishes the program. Detox is the first thing to do...
Treatment and therapy will follow and the caseworker will be able to assist you on how to go with the rehabilitation program and the family's role to support the substance user.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
27 Nov 09
hi tclair I would talk to my doctor about your friend and see just what he recommends as that would be the safest thing
to do.its wonderful you are there for your friend and your'
friend accepts help how.so get some good medical and advice and
follow through on the advice.good luck, hope your friend gets the
help he or she needs. good for you for caring.
