Tuesday, January 21, 2014

How to Deal with Someone Coming Off Drugs

I hate to break it to those of you dealing with a child or loved one who has a substance abuse problem, but the recovery is worse.  The mood swings will be more severe and more violent.  The outburst more irrational.  The damage to the family far worse.  But this is where you have to dig in and show them you love them the most.  And be patient.
This is a normal part of the recovery process so don’t worry to much when it happens.  And definitely don’t lose your temper and throw them out or insult the addict.  Let me explain what is going on with the body and their mind.

I Need Help Getting My Child Off Drugs

So you probably came across this post, at your wits end.  You just had a huge fight with your drug addicted son or daughter and they put a hole in a door in your house, they yelled and scream irrationally and you are worried about them.  You pray for them to go to jail for fear they will die if they stay on the street.  You don't know what to do, you offer help and that only enrages them.  You are at a complete loss.