The Quest to Rescue those in Addiction

In helping our loved ones who are trying to overcome addiction there are two types of agencies they are likely to be interacting with in order to succeed in their quest to overcome addiction. The Legal system and Treatment Centers.

Legal/ Court Systems

Over time you will have to work with the legal and court system.?Do not try to do this alone.?This system can be confusing and complicated.?Find allies that can help you.?It won’t always seem like it but they are there to help you.?If possible schedule time to talk to a drug court judge and find out more about success rates and what you can do to partner with the court for your community.

Treatment Centers

Treatment centers all have their own guidelines and policies.?You may not understand them but they were developed for good reasons.?This does not mean that all treatment centers are without fault.?It is good to ask the why questions and help them improve their systems.?For the most part these programs are operating with an intention to help your loved one overcome their addiction.?

Note:?There are some programs that are only in it for the money.?Avoid these at all costs.?Look for those that will truly love your friend or family member and want to see them improve.?You should be able to find success stories for any program that is older than a year or two.?Check in with the graduates and see how they are doing??Consider if the treatment center is keeping up with this person.?Aftercare typically is not included in most programs so if they are doing it, they must care.