How to Deal With a Drug Addicted Family Member or Loved One

1. Love the person no matter what course of action you decide to ultimately take. They are still important to you.
2. Look into a program like Al-anon or Alateen. Consider seeking help from a school teacher, pastor or other family member.
3. Understand the disease that your loved one has and try to encourage them to get help.
4. Do not give up-you may be the key to helping them beat this.
5. Take your loved one to AA or NA meetings, if they want to go. Sometimes, talking to an alcoholic or addict that is in recovery can help you find a good course of action.
6. Educate yourself on the disease of alcoholism and drug addiction.
7. Consider doing an intervention with help from a professional interventionist.
8. Be patient and understanding to him/her.
9. Stay the course and pray.