It is not easy for a person to accept the fact that he needs to go to rehab.
What this person needs is a good reason why it is important for him to go to rehab. There is some abuser who challenges their family or friends to convince him that he needs to go to rehab. Most of the time, advice pleas, demands and suggestions fall on deaf ears. For the love ones, this situation is very frustrating especially if they know that the abuser is seriously in need of an alcohol or drug addiction treatment center.
Treatment Centers can help abusers to identify the reasons behind addiction and the withdrawal symptoms.
Quitting drug and alcohol addiction is very hard, especially if the abuser lacks eagerness to do it. If the abuser was able to understand the needs to make him go to rehab, then it will not be hard for his relative or friends to convince him. Treatment Centers can help abusers to identify the reasons behind addiction and the withdrawal symptoms.
* Your goal as his family or friends is to get him there!
To help you out with your goal, here are some do’s and don’ts in convincing someone to go to rehab.
Do not make him feel guilty. It will make the situation worst, he might feel guiltier that you can imagine. Sometimes this guilt may cause one to continue with addiction.
Do not talk to him when he is high or drunk. It is best to talk when he is not under the influence of drug or alcohol.
It is not ideal to argue with him in a screaming voice. Talk to him in a calm manner as possible. Abuser can get very argumentative especially when they are wrong.
If he shows the sigh that he wants to go in the rehab , then it is best to show him the list of rehab center and let him choose which center he prefers.
If you were not able to convince him after all the effort that you have exerted, then it is time for you to ask for the Intervention of Rehab Centers and other professionals.
* * * Once he decided to go to a rehab center, it would be best if you can take him there right away.* * *
If you wait for another day, the abuser might change his mind and it might take longer before you can convince him again. If the abuser challenges you “make me go to rehab”, then do it! but in a proper and sure way.
Author: National Addiction Resources
America's Best Treatment Directory
I agree with all of these tips, especially the first one. Making the person you want to help feel guilty about a situation would never help. My nephew will be entering drug rehab soon and did it because of all the encouragement and support that his family had for him. Showing someone that you love them and only want the best for them is a great way to allow them to accept your advice and help.