Family and substance abuse – A reason for drug and alcohol intervention

Drug and alcohol abuse can lead anyone down a grueling road in life. They can become very dependent on these substances making them helpless in breaking the cycle. Seeing a friend or close relative go down this path can be tough to deal with, it not only affects them but can also impact your life depending on the situation. Even though it may be a lengthy process, confronting them about the problem and starting on the road to recovery is always the best move. Although in some instances, family and friends let the addict become comfortable.

Reasons why family don’t get drug and alcohol intervention sooner

It may seem obvious that family members should be the first to respond to these situations and help them quit. However, sometimes the addict is unable to get the help they need from these family members. Sometimes they are unaware of what is going on or even the extent of the situation. If you are not constantly surrounded by this person you may not know how much they are abusing. Another reason is that some of these family members may also be abusers. In low income neighborhoods this is sometimes a likely case, and therefore your first line of protection -family- is unable to help you overcome these issues and point you in the right direction. Finally these loved ones may feel pressured by concern, fear or guilt to put off ending the enabling behaviors. In reality, delaying a family-member or friend from entering rehabilitation will only make the problem worse. In cases like these, the support of a professional interventionist can make all the difference. If you feel having this support could help your situation with a loved one, Family First Intervention is a drug and alcohol intervention center that offers goal orientated step by step guidance for your family. They will help you and your loved ones accept the situation and willingly undergo treatment, but also to provide your family with closure in regards to your loved one’s addiction.

Reasons you should intervene sooner

If you have convinced yourself that they will be able to stop on your own and getting involved is not the right thing to do then you should think again. The dangers of these types of addictions are something that cannot be stressed enough. There is never a good enough excuse for you to not try and get in the way of their substance abuse. It takes a lot of support and encouragement to battle such an addiction and usually takes a push to get started in the right direction. If you are unsure of some of the clues here are some tell tail signs that they are becoming an addict:

• If you have found them hiding drugs.
• If they are going to the doctor to get more of their prescribed drugs than normal.
• If they have been stealing money to buy more drugs.
• If their sleep patterns do not seem normal.
• Or if they have bloodshot eyes or bad breathe more than usual.

All of these are signs that your friend or loved one is becoming an addict and you should seek help immediately. There is no time like the present to cut off someone from an addiction, and the longer you leave it will only get worse. Hoping for them to stop is not the right answer. To see if it’s time for you to stand up to the situation and put an end to their addiction take the free family first intervention drug and alcohol intervention quiz. It will give you more information pertaining to your situation and will advise you on the best options for you.