It all depends on the addict. I have always believed, that when someone has had enough misery and pain, and isolation, they become more receptive to being helped. Until then they will kick, and fight, all the way to rehab and come out looking to get what they have been denied. It does help, when families, and friends, understand the addiction, and are willing to not enable them, let themselves be used, or help the addict in any way, until the have decided they want help, and then they still have to prove it, with actions not words. I've lost a few clients to their demons, but a few are successful, and productive. They best approach, I think, is no nonsense, help those that really want it, and let the rest suffer, until they are ready. At no time condone their addiction, or allow it to impact your life, I don't care if it's your mama.
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