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Intervention
As most of you all know, my daughter is addicted to opiates and using the needle. What my question is is how do you do an intervention?? What is the best method and how do I aproach the subject. I know she has to go on her own, but it is out of control and I am trying to figure out a way to push her possibly over the edge? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and God Bless!
Best Answer
Please pay attention to my message here.
You asked how to get her in rehab.
When she asks for something, offer what she needs:
A TRIP TO REHAB.
That is the only way, other than hitting bottom.
If you are not sitting there saying to her... "YOU NEED TO GO TO REHAB"
Then you are not being truthful.
SAY IT
Being afraid to say it could cost her life.
When you say it... She will know you care, no matter how mad she is at you.
Even an addict was once a child.
You asked how to get her in rehab.
When she asks for something, offer what she needs:
A TRIP TO REHAB.
That is the only way, other than hitting bottom.
If you are not sitting there saying to her... "YOU NEED TO GO TO REHAB"
Then you are not being truthful.
SAY IT
Being afraid to say it could cost her life.
When you say it... She will know you care, no matter how mad she is at you.
Even an addict was once a child.
Thanks Sara, Its hard seeing her in this situation for sure. And with winter coming I am worried she is going to ride her addiction into the streets. She is holding on to her apartment by the seat of her pant. And I know I cannot and will not enable her addiction, if she need help into rehab I will be there packing her bags. But other wise what else can I do??!!
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UNTIL her daughter is ready to put down the drugs there is NOTHING that she or anyone else can do so trying to find out what her daughter lacked isnt going to happen right now. Only in recovery will this happen. I understand you are trying to help but we are dealing with a person who is using and that is a whole different ballgame, something that most of us know a great deal about as we ARE recovering addicts. I am very proud of the progress Teetime has achieved here. Her daughter is a very lucky person to have such a loving mother who is willing to go the distance here. sara
Sometimes a 'rock bottom' has to be reached before you can help someone. I know that's how it was for me, and I feel quite sure that's the way it was for a lot of folks here.
There are different 'rock bottoms', and not all are near-death experiences or anything that sever. Different people have different bottoms. Some have what are called 'high bottoms', but everyone will tell you the same thing... a rock-bottom is a rock-bottom, and different for everyone.
Maybe she just hasn't gotten to hers yet. All you can hope for is that it's a high-bottom and not a near-death, as a lot of folks here have had.
There are different 'rock bottoms', and not all are near-death experiences or anything that sever. Different people have different bottoms. Some have what are called 'high bottoms', but everyone will tell you the same thing... a rock-bottom is a rock-bottom, and different for everyone.
Maybe she just hasn't gotten to hers yet. All you can hope for is that it's a high-bottom and not a near-death, as a lot of folks here have had.
The Idea:
YOU CAN'T HAVE THE DESTUCTIVE THING YOU WANT...
BUT I WILL MOVE HEAVEN AND EARTH TO GET YOU WHAT YOU NEED.
She may just need a Rehab nurse, not a Mom.
YOU CAN'T HAVE THE DESTUCTIVE THING YOU WANT...
BUT I WILL MOVE HEAVEN AND EARTH TO GET YOU WHAT YOU NEED.
She may just need a Rehab nurse, not a Mom.
I have basically done all that. I think I need to get even alittle hard core with it. She is relentless. I just hope she wakes up before its too late.
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You cannot push her over the edge. She has to find that cliff by herself. Intervention is tough business and is not guaranteed. I always suggest that you have a professional present for the actual intervention (or meetings) and a plan for treatment to follow.
If you attempt this without professional help it could be dangerous. Addicts do not take well to confrontation as I am sure you know. She could become physical or she could just stomp out, or both.
Please do not attempt this unless you research it thoroughly.
I will say a prayer that she finds her way.