Parents spend there time trying to insure that their child will grow up to be a successful, productive member of society….not a drug addict. As a child, parents drill into their heads that drugs are bad and to never use them…for some this works, for others it increases their curiosity.
It is devastating to find out that your child, your pride and joy, is addicted to drugs. Some parents may have found marijuana stuffed into the back of a dresser drawer or noticed the signs and symptoms of drug abuse. Most parents do not know what to do to get their child to stop, it is shocking to them.
The most important thing is to strongly encourage and always offer assistance with a treatment program. It may take years to get your child to understand that their addiction is negatively impacting their health, education, work, friends, and you – their family.
It can be necessary to have an intervention if your child will not voluntarily enter into a rehab program. Often the addict will not seek help until they have hit rock bottom, when they must admit there is a problem. It is easier to deny there is a problem than to admit it and seek help. A drug interventionist will help you bring the problem into the open and figure out a strategy for helping your child.
Remember your child is just as fearful as you, they never planed to get so out of control. Your love and support is the most important part of assisting them to get help. There is help out there for you and your child. Contact us for help today.
