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The Do's and Don'ts of Helping an Addicted Loved One

DO's AND DON'TS OF HELPING AN ADDICTED LOVED ONE DO Speak calmly and constructively with an addict about your concerns regarding his or her substance misuse. DON'T Ignore or minimize destructive behavior that results from an addiction. DO Provide incentives for an addict to meet with medical professionals. DON'T. Cover up or make excuses for an addict's behavior. DO Consult with counselors or other professionals before staging an intervention. DON'T.----- Help out with or take over the addict's responsibilities when he or she is high or hung over. DO Provide ongoing support when a loved on enters a rehab program. DON'T.-- - Use substances with the addicted individual. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-anatomy-addic- tion/201207/are-you-émpowering-or-enabling MIRAMAR http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/addiction/berman/family/en- abling.html http://www.healthline.com/health/addiction/helping-an-ad- dict#Staylnvolved4 GETTING WELL STAYING WELL http://www.drugabuse.gov/related-topics/treat- ment/what-to-do-If-your-adult-friend-or-loved-one-has-problem -drugs

The Do's and Don'ts of Helping an Addicted Loved One

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When it comes to helping a loved one struggling with an addiction, there are several things that should be done...and some that should be avoided.

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