How To Talk To Someone About Their Drug or Alcohol Problem (effectively!)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- Addiction Counselor Amber Hollingsworth explains how to talk to someone about their drug or alcohol problem. If you don't go at this appropriately, it will most definitely blow up in your face. The key is to avoid making the person defensive about their drinking or drug use.
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There are many ways to help a loved one who is struggling with a substance abuse problem, it's just that most people don't know how to approach the topic.
You are obviously inexperienced
I’m going to tell you something you probably don’t want to know. It is impossible to make an alcoholic stop drinking. Until they decide for themselves, there is literally nothing you can do.
Absolutely.
From personal experience everything this lady said was true! I naively approached my best friend head on about his drinking after trying to raise is subtly a few times and all he did was remove me from his life. I wish I listened to this video first...
It's totally against your instincts but it definitely works!
Well, he has lost a good friend in you. After trying to do it subtly and not working, then the only way is directly. If he chooses to leave, he leaves... his choice.
I used to have a bad drug/alcohol problem and im currently seeing an acquaintance falling worse down the alcohol hole that i went down back in the day.
How to pick the appropriate time? I have no idea when they're actually sober.
You may not be able to do it when they’re sober, but some signs that an addict is currently sober can depend on what they’re addicted to. In general I’d say they will be slow. Not wanting to be active, maybe showing symptoms of the flu, such as lack of energy, sniffles, headache, lots of trips to the bathroom, upset stomach, etc. That’s most likely when they will be at their most irritable state though, so they may not want to listen. Good luck. I hope things are going well for you and them.
Also, I’m not a drug addiction counselor or anything. I’m just speaking from what I’ve seen
I actually did the complete opposite. A friend of mine actually admitted their problem, and that did not stop me from still being a friend. I spent the evening giving this person words of encouragement, love, showing that I will always be there, and pointing out the strengths, gifts, and talents that I really appreciate about this person. I’m checking in with them as much as possible and keeping this person in my thoughts and prayers.
Love this video. Subscribed. I felt like u were my bigger sister. Amazing advice
Thanks Vanessa! do you have someone in your life you're trying to help?
What if they don't think they have a school/workproblem and it has been going on for 3,5 years?
Not having all the details, this is a hard question to answer, but in general, I'd recommend that the family make sure they're not helping keep the denial going by fixing problems, etc... (ie financial, academic, relationship, etc...)
Hi. How do I find people who don't want to use drugs or alcohol? Not people who are in rehab but people who choose sobriety from the start. I can't find them anywhere. On line and or in real life.
I chosse to stay sober for alll of lockdown, then i could control how i drank after and i have only drank tree times now in over a years time. The control i now have is something i appreciate, as i used to drink every day even in school time. i drank 3-7 days a week for 3 years age 17-20 im now turning 22 soon
Real Christians don't abuse alcohol. If you turn to Jesus Christ in faith, you will see what I mean.
I am one! Always have been!
Thank you so much my dad is an addict and I did not know how to confront him about this but now I do. Thank you
Happy to help 😊
Did it even help ? Cause my dads stubborn and I don’t know if I should try cause he just won’t understand
@@abigailvelazquez2507 if you don’t try then you don’t get anywhere.
Thank u . U definitely know what u r talking about.
Thanks Johnny, I appreciate that
Thanks! Can we write them in a letter or should we say it to them in person?
either
Love this - as a current MSW student :)
That’s awesome Lucia! How did you happen come across my videos?
@@PutTheShovelDown I looked up "asking people about their alcohol use" :) For a therapy field placement I'm in.
Make excuses for the alcoholic and they’ll listen? Nice
I appreciate your help. Thank you.
Glad to help
Where did you go to school community college
why drugs or alcohol? alcohol is a drug and a dangerous one.
I agree completely. I often refer to them separately because not everyone else realizes that.
Hi Love your site. I have a 17 yr old that is addicted to weed and also does vape, caffeine pills, alcohol,co2, cigarettes, has multiple bongs, junk food eater low self esteem, lost all his friends, no drivers license because can’t stop being high. Going to see a drug councillor. She saw him twice and the first time told my son your parents need to chill. He is looking for someone to tell him it’s not good you need to quit, or something like that. It all seems to be harm reduction. Do I communicate with this person ? Do I ask for a male councillor. Would that make a difference. We his parents don’t drink, use drugs, smoke at all. Happily married and stable. He is try to fill a void in his heart how can I help him?
Rachel Martineau hey Rachel, . Most of the time when you send a young person to individual counseling, all they do is complain about their parents. They will tell part of the story to paint the picture the way they want, so they can get the counselor to validate what’s going on. I think you may be a good candidate to do our Invisible Intervention Program. It’s an online academy, filled with videos and information about how to get some one to move toward change and also how to handle all the roadblocks that will come your way. Here’s a link, to learn note about that if you’d like. www.invisibleintervention.com/invisible-intervention-online-course-sign-up/. Also, you can schedule phone coaching sessions with one of our team if you ever feel like you need some specific help making some decisions or holding boundaries, etc... I’ll get you the link for that as well😊
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