MR Candyslut
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In my experience, and i have had quite a few interventions performed on me \), they never really work until the individual actually wants to help themselves in the first place.
AS others have said, you cannot admit anyone into rehab against their free will. And even if you could, why would you bother? Rehab certainly isn't a panacea for all addiction - it is simply a means of support for someone who wants to be helped in the first place.
That being said, if your friend's addiction is getting to the point where it is destructive, for both herself and others around her, then i think you owe it to both her and yourself to discuss the situation with her. I am not sure if anyone else has done this already, but it may help. In all honesty though, and speaking from personal experience, for someone who is in the throes of addiction, it is very hard to take stock and look at all those your are hurting. Or rather, you care, but you don't care enough to actually be able to stop.
If that is not the case, and your friend does genuinely want help, then definitely investigate her options for her (if you feel that is necessary). Otherwise, as harsh as this sounds, you may just have to re-evaluate your friendship in the context of being there for someone that does not want your help .
FYI, there was a decent discussion in TDS about the benefits of rehab. I thought it might interest you
AS others have said, you cannot admit anyone into rehab against their free will. And even if you could, why would you bother? Rehab certainly isn't a panacea for all addiction - it is simply a means of support for someone who wants to be helped in the first place.
That being said, if your friend's addiction is getting to the point where it is destructive, for both herself and others around her, then i think you owe it to both her and yourself to discuss the situation with her. I am not sure if anyone else has done this already, but it may help. In all honesty though, and speaking from personal experience, for someone who is in the throes of addiction, it is very hard to take stock and look at all those your are hurting. Or rather, you care, but you don't care enough to actually be able to stop.
If that is not the case, and your friend does genuinely want help, then definitely investigate her options for her (if you feel that is necessary). Otherwise, as harsh as this sounds, you may just have to re-evaluate your friendship in the context of being there for someone that does not want your help .
FYI, there was a decent discussion in TDS about the benefits of rehab. I thought it might interest you
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