WHAT CAN YOU DO WHEN SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT HAS A SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEM & WONT DEAL WITH IT?

Substance abuse affects everyone – families, friends, relationships, work. It is important to remember that alcoholism and substance abuse are illnesses of the body, mind and takes more than willpower to control. IT REQUIRES TREATMENT.

Commitment to recovery cannot be forced. Readiness is the most important
factor for success.

If someone you care about is not ready, the best approach is to SET CLEAR LIMITS with them:

• Tell them how it is affecting you

• Express your “care” for them

• Don’t tell them what to do

• TELL THEM WHAT YOU WILL and WONT DO

• Follow through with your commitments to avoid enabling

• Get support and guidance from a professional or someone in recovery

• Explore treatment options available in your local community –when they are ready you will have the information available for them.