OPIOID ADDICTION
6 STEPS TO CONFRONTING ADDICTION TO DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
DAVID MARION
THE LIFE RECOVERY COACH THELIFERECOVERYCOACH.COM
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IN THE UNITED STATES TODAY, ABOUT 3 MILLION PEOPLE ARE AFFLICTED WITH OPIOID USE DISORDER
EVERY DAY, MORE THAN 175 PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES DIE AFTER OVERDOSING ON OPIOIDS.
175 PEOPLE
FIRST: STOP AND TAKE A DEEP BREATH MILLION
The first thing you need to do is stop and take a deep breath. You need to prepare yourself before intervening in your child’s life.
STOP ENABLING YOUR CHILD There's a fine line between helping your child and enabling him or her. Enabling makes it easy for your child to continue using drugs or alcohol.
FOCUS ON TREATMENT
Don't dwell on past troubles. Instead, encourage your child to recognize his or her potential and take positive actions.
EDUCATE YOURSELF Educating yourself helps you understand how and why your child got addicted. Doing this will prepare you for what’s to come.
CREATE A BOND OF TRUST Negative emotions can create an atmosphere of distrust and dishonesty. Instead, prepare yourself for positive interactions and productive conversations.
EXPECT ANGER BUT REMAIN CALM Your conversation with your child will not be comfortable. Prepare yourself to hear things that will shock you. Stay calm. If the conversation gets heated, end it and start again.
SET REASONABLE GOALS Have a desired outcome in mind when first talking with your child, but keep expectations low. Take a one step at a time approach by setting a small, but realistic goal.
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DAVID MARION
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