Methamphetamine is considered one of the more dangerous drugs on the market today. It is made from toxic chemicals and manufactured in labs across the country. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), hospitals are reporting more admissions for meth use.
If you know someone on methamphetamine, it is important that you encourage them to seek treatment as soon as possible. Meth is one of those drugs that is known for destroying people’s lives very quickly. There are ways to convince someone to seek treatment even if they are not certain they need it.
1. Make Them Think It Was Their Idea
The easiest way to convince someone of something is to make them think that it was their idea. Approach the subject with subtlety and ask questions like: what do you want to do in five or ten years? What would your life be without the meth?
Ask them leading open ended questions, only casually slipping meth treatment in the conversation carefully, almost nonchalantly. Many times they will start to think of treatment as their idea.
2. Stop Enabling Them
Research and explain treatment options to your loved one.
According to the University of Pennsylvania Health System, an enabler supports a loved one’s addiction. You need to stop doing this by:
- Supporting their habit
- Making excuses for them
- Covering their mistakes
- Allowing them to get away with things
- Giving them access to money
When you are no longer enabling them, they might seek treatment on their own. You can also use some coercion by paying for treatment or rewarding them for going to treatment.
3. Research Treatment for Them So You Have All the Answers
Do your research before you talk to your loved one or friend. Find a suitable treatment center by calling 800-816-1059(Who Answers?). We can help you find the treatment that your loved one needs, the treatment that is right for them.
4. Explain What Meth Does to Their Teeth
Explain what meth mouth is. Break out the visual aids if you need to and show them what meth will do to their smile. Sometimes this is the only way to get the point across.
5. Show Them Skin Lesions
According to the Department of Health in Vermont, Meth causes massive skin lesions from skin picking. These lesions appear on the face, arms, and body depending on where the addict picks their scabs. Explain that treatment will help them stop doing this and allow their skin to heal.
6. Enlist Family and Friends
Get your family and friends to help the meth addict realize that treatment is a better option. Have everyone make a list of what the addiction is doing to those around the addict. Make sure this list is not judgmental or angry; rely on simple statements of fact.
7. Find a Suitable Rehab
If they are opposed to searching for a rehab, ask what they want out of treatment and find a rehab for them. You can take a list of what the addict wants and call Amphetamines.com. We can help you find the rehab your loved one needs before it is too late.
Meth eventually kills, help them find treatment before it kills them too. To explore any one of these options or to find a treatment center near you call 800-816-1059(Who Answers?).
