Drug Addiction Treatment: Methadone Symptoms & Side Effects

Question: How will i convince my friend to undergo drug addiction treatment?

(Posted by: chanelle a on 2007-07-01 20:18:50)

She just won't budge. I already tried talking to her, but when she starts telling me that heroin makes her happy, I just don't know what to say next. She's so stubborn. I wish I knew what to say to her to make her change her mind. Can someone please give me suggestions? I really want to help her.

Posted by: dara lr on 2007-07-01, 20:20:25

It's a good thing that she has someone like you who's willing to help her. Have you tried talking to her about the harmful effects of heroin? It might open her eyes as to what heroin really does to her body. She has lived a lot of years of her life without heroin, it wouldn't do her any good to just keep on depending upon it now. It's not helping her, it's only ruining her body and her mind. Tell her that she's better off without the drug. Tell her that heroin is messing with her brain and you want the real her back. You can also get professionals to help you with this. You can call 800-559-9503 to ask for advice. You can also bring in her closest family members and friends to do a drug intervention. I really hope she listens. Good luck and I'll keep her in my prayers.

Posted by: Anno Domini on 2007-07-01, 20:24:43

Hey, you are such a great friend! Do her like parents and so know? If she really does not want to budge, you should alert them. Tell her of all the harmful effects first! If not, you would have to force her. It may seem harsh now, but eventually, she will understand!