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How can i get through to a drug addict? with love?

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Mutual support helps: Love the addict, detach from the addict's disease. To learn how to do this, consider attending meetings of al-anon or nar-anon, for the families and friends of alcoholics and addicts.

Answered 4/3/2014

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Alanon: People who are in love with a drug addict commonly have a hard time "getting through" . Until someone admits that they have a problem, options for helping are very limited and feelings of helplessness, anger and sadness are common al-anon is a support group for family and friends of addicts who use alcohol and drugs. (not group therapy) http://www.Al-anon.Alateen.Org.

Answered 11/27/2017

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LOVE IS NOT ENOUGH: Unfortunately, love is not enough. Intervention with other family and friends may be one approach. Al anon is a great support.

Answered 4/3/2014

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