How to Help a Loved One

Supporting a loved one with a substance use disorder requires empathy, patience, and informed strategies. Begin by educating yourself about addiction, recognizing it is a chronic condition rather than a mere lack of willpower. Approaching your loved one with compassion rather than judgment fosters trust and openness. Encouraging professional treatment—whether through detox programs, therapy, or support groups—can be life-changing.

Set healthy boundaries to protect your own well-being while still providing constructive support. Seek community resources like family support groups to enhance communication and conflict-resolution skills. Ultimately, a program like Pineview Recovery, with Biblical and Scientific foundations and ongoing support and mentorship, provides for lasting recovery.

If there is an immediate risk to your loved one's health, contact your doctor or call 911. And if you or your loved one is ready to embrace meaningful change after countless attempts, click here to learn how Pineview Recovery can offer a Faith-based path forward.