Jan. 28, 2021 – The most important thing you can do to help someone with a substance use disorder is to be there for them without judgment.
“You want to be supportive of someone seeking treatment, understanding of the challenges in doing so, recognizing that relapse can — and is likely to — occur, and acknowledging the work put in and helping them continue in treatment if relapse occurs at any point in their recovery process,” says Ruberto.
Educating yourself about drug addiction allows you to understand their experience better and support them in a healthy, productive way. Everyone’s experience with drug addiction is different. A loved one’s substance use disorder isn’t your responsibility to fix, but understanding what you should or shouldn’t say can assist them in their recovery. Educating yourself and continuing to be an active listener can make a tremendous difference.
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