more help for drug addicts

there are techniques for getting addicts in treatment that work if not right away then overtime ,even in the seemingly most hopeless situations .So how can families ,friends and colleague help the addict?

GET EDUCATION ABOUT DRUGS
addiction is a chronic progressive brain disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking even in the face of job loss ,damage relationships and other negative consequences ,only when it is treated as such can concerned loved ones provide the level of support ,patience and understanding the addicts need.

PRACTICE SELF CARE
 Loved ones can educate ,encourage and persuade but they cannot control the addicts behaviour including putting an end to any abling and getting help from self help meetings for loved ones of addicts  and or working with a therapist.

SET LIMITS
Loved ones should often put the addicts feelings and needs first and become enmeshed in the lies and chaos .setting and enforcing boundaries not only allows loved ones to resume control over their lives practice health detachment and safeguard their own health and well being but also helps the addicts face natural consequences of their actions ,while loved ones may gladly help the addicts look for a job or choose a treatment center .They must set clear boundaries around behaviours that are unacceptable,eg asking the addict not to come around if they are drunk or refusing to loan money or pay their bills,

will any of these approaches ensure that every addict agrees to treatment or sta

ys sober for life? No that is not the nature of that chronic relapsing disease, what they do provide is the message that help is available and there are influencial people who care enough to help the addicts find their way.
in some cases the addict may be angry and resentive and require time and on going encouragement to recognize the need of change
this can be particularly trying for loved ones who must stay close to the addict even as they self destruct .If not for the addicts sake and for their own peace of mind that they did all they could.