Realizing your loved one has a problem with drug addiction is an extremely tough situation but it’s important to realize you’re not alone. In fact, statistics from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) show nearly 20 million American adults (defined as ages 12 and up) struggle with a substance abuse problem in a single year.
Sadly, this also means that millions of families are struggling with the damaging behavior of someone they love. If you have a loved one with a drug addiction problem (or you suspect they do), you already know that it wears away at your relationship with them. Perhaps they feel like they’ve grown distant and reclusive, or their emotions are all over the place. Maybe they’ve already said or done things that have damaged your family as a whole.
But you are not doomed to stand by and do nothing; nor do you have to sever your ties with them. By helping your family member get the addiction treatment they need, you can help save both them and your family. It all starts with helping them find the right treatment program.
What Forms of Addiction Treatment Are There?
While time is often of the essence, it’s also important not to rush your loved one off to the first substance abuse center or rehab you can find. You do have options, and your loved one will have a much stronger chance of reaching long-term sobriety if you research different treatment programs. As science advances and studies are done more treatment methods are developed and found to be effective.
Footprints of Serenity is a unique, modern approach that acknowledges there is no “one size fits all” approach to drug addiction treatment. We work to provide support and counseling to families struggling with substance abuse, from interventions and case management to thorough aftercare options. Our extensive network of substance abuse treatment professionals extend across the country and specialize in a variety of treatments. Most of our programs combine the latest and most effective treatments and technology with luxury, peaceful environments.
Here are just some of the ways we can help your loved one tackle drug addiction and get a fresh new lease on life:
- Inpatient Detox and Rehabilitation
- At-home Detox
- Partial-Day Treatment
- Individual Counseling
- Group Therapy
- Recovery Companion
- 24/7 Accompaniment
How Do You Know When They Need Treatment?
You probably want your family member to trust you and understand that attending an addiction treatment program is in their best interest. But unless they feel like you are coming from a loving and compassionate place, they may reject your attempts to help. It’s important to know how to recognize addiction signs in the first place and know what is happening to your loved one.
While the signs someone is in crisis may vary greatly from person to person, there are still a variety of ways you can have reason to believe there is a problem:
- Behavioral Changes / Relationship Changes
- Dietary Changes
- Reckless Behavior / Failure to Meet Responsibilities
- Money Issues that are Unprecedented
- High Fatigue Levels
- Lengthy Times of Disappearance
- Mood Changes and Personality Shifts
- Hygiene Problems
- Unexplained and/or Frequent Health Issues
- Hidden Stashes of Alcohol or Other Substances
- Missing Items
If you’re unsure or have any questions about your loved one’s behavior or possible substance abuse issue, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. If you feel the situation is an emergency or your loved one has passed out, call 911 immediately and don’t leave them until help arrives.
Talk to An Interventionist
While having an intervention is not the right choice for everybody, it can prove to be highly effective for a lot of families. For some, an intervention is all they need to get the motivation necessary to fight drug addiction. For others, it will be the important beginning of a long journey forward.
At Footprints of Serenity, our experienced interventionists are here to help you every step of the way; from early consultation to recovery coaching and family aftercare. Our interventionists are there to help you guide your struggling family member into the realization that they need addiction treatment. They are also there to answer questions about what the treatment and recovery processes are like and what the best course of action may be.
Interventionists can assist you in crucial planning for the future. After all, your loved one will still have a long road ahead of them once they are past the initial stages of treatment. They will have to stay strong and confident in making the right decisions and learn to curb their impulse behavior. Your interventionist can help you learn how to support them and help keep them on the right track.
We’re Here To Help
Don’t wait to get your loved one the help they need. It’s not too late, and our experienced staff at Footprints of Serenity is here to help you throughout the process. Get in touch today to learn more.