An addicted person is not thinking clearly, it is obvious. When it comes to his or her addiction, they are making destructive decisions and doing stupid things.
Good choices and responsible actions are required to avoid worsening of the situation and deadly accidents. The user is not able to make those choices right now.
While you can never force someone into getting better, an expert interventionist can show the addict where he or she is headed and make it real to them that misery and possibly death lie down the path they are on.
They might come around some day and decide to quit and enter a detox rehab program on their own, but if you wait that long, it may be too late. Remember, the drug addict's thinking is deadened, at least on the subject of his or her addiction. They cannot make valid or even logical decisions where their addictions are concerned. If they could, they would not be addicted!
They prove themselves unable to think clearly regarding drugs every time they get drunk or high. Do you think they will suddenly come out of it long enough to seek and actually arrive at a center for help? It would be nice if we could actually just talk some sense into a full-fledged drug addict. But that will not happen, not as long as they are still on drugs. The sooner you get that fact, the fewer disappointments and heartbreaking betrayals you will have to endure.
Be understanding, but not reasonable. Be a friend to the addict, but never be an enabler.
By holding your position and insisting they actually arrive at a facility, you are supplying the missing ingredient in the addict's life...good judgment.
Tony Bylsma CCDC, is a rehabilitation counselor and drug prevention speaker in Los Angeles.
Blog: http://www.detoxrehab.org
Website: http://www.TheRoadOut.org
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