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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!
Hi, folks,
I've removed a bunch of posts in this thread because they focused on issues that were unrelated to the immediate problem at hand. When there's a crisis, as we have here, the crisis needs to be dealt with; all other possible issues can wait till the needed care is received. Otherwise, it's like an ER doctor looking at a flatlined patient and musing, "Hmmmm... I wonder if he was a Type A personality... maybe he ate too many fatty foods... do you think he ever got any exercise?... " instead of yelling "GET THE PADDLES AND CRASH CART!"
Let's keep things focused here on what needs to be done NOW -- supporting Teetime. Thanks. (I hope things get better for you and your daughter, Teetime).
I've removed a bunch of posts in this thread because they focused on issues that were unrelated to the immediate problem at hand. When there's a crisis, as we have here, the crisis needs to be dealt with; all other possible issues can wait till the needed care is received. Otherwise, it's like an ER doctor looking at a flatlined patient and musing, "Hmmmm... I wonder if he was a Type A personality... maybe he ate too many fatty foods... do you think he ever got any exercise?... " instead of yelling "GET THE PADDLES AND CRASH CART!"
Let's keep things focused here on what needs to be done NOW -- supporting Teetime. Thanks. (I hope things get better for you and your daughter, Teetime).
Maybe winter coming is a blessing in disguise. As long as she knows rehab is the only option you are willing to help her out with she may have no other choice but to finally make that decision.
Stay strong, stay tough, and continue letting her know how much you love her and will be there for her when she is ready.
There's not anything you can do to get her clean. That choice is up to her and her only.
Have you contacted a professional to talk to about an intervention? They may be able to give you ideas to use or say to persuade her in the right direction.
Stay strong, stay tough, and continue letting her know how much you love her and will be there for her when she is ready.
There's not anything you can do to get her clean. That choice is up to her and her only.
Have you contacted a professional to talk to about an intervention? They may be able to give you ideas to use or say to persuade her in the right direction.
Here is a link for a list of meetings in your area. I hope that you will participate. It will help you to heal and the more powerful you are, the more you can help your daughter if she comes to you.
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/meetings/meeting.html
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/meetings/meeting.html
No I havnt checked into another town for alanon but I will. As far as the other mom I have spoke to her acouple times but she is not on much anymore. That is what makes it so hard too. Is the fact that alot of people are addicted in my area but no real voices of family of addicts. If that makes sense. Its like everyone is just hiding and keeping their head down. or just in total denile about their family members problem.
Rock bottom is usually the only thing that will get an addict into finally going to rehab.
An addicts family is most often the biggest victims of addictive addiction. Addiction doesn't only affect the the addict. It effects everyone around them. Especially the ones that love them.
I wish it were as easy as you think it is.
An addicts family is most often the biggest victims of addictive addiction. Addiction doesn't only affect the the addict. It effects everyone around them. Especially the ones that love them.
I wish it were as easy as you think it is.
Teetime... I'm sorry MZLAUREL has hijacked your post. Maybe one of the mods/admins will boot her off, as she has nothing constructive to offer and seems to be babbling on about something that has zero to do with your question re: Intervention.
Seriously, she's starting to make my eyes bleed and is not good for my sobriety. I don't think about using pain-killers too often, but right about now, I'm kinda wanting something to take away the pain I get when I read her replies!!!
Seriously, she's starting to make my eyes bleed and is not good for my sobriety. I don't think about using pain-killers too often, but right about now, I'm kinda wanting something to take away the pain I get when I read her replies!!!
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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.