COPING WITH A DRUG USER

A FEW HANDY HINTS:

PRACTICAL ACTION

ACCURATE INFORMATION.
To help the user you must know what it is all about.

WHO CAN HELP
Find out what services are available for both you and the user.

OFFER HELP
Explain that you will support and help the user if they truly want help.

BOUNDARIES
Realise that you do not have to accept unacceptable behaviour.

FEAR
Live for today and not what may happen

GUILT
It is not your fault, Individuals make their own choices. Say this over to yourself.

ANGER
It’s normal, deal with it e.g. write down why you are angry then burn it, cry, shout, dig the garden, or talk about it at a Support group.