Category: Opiate

Make other family members and friends aware of the situation.

There’s a good chance most of the family already knows. To be sure, however, inform other family members and friends about the situation. Let them know you appreciate their consideration and encourage them not to provide money or a place to stay for an active opiate addict. With the rest of the family on board, […]

5 Tips for Family and Friends of Opiate Addicts

No “negative enabling.” Do not engage in “negative enabling.” Negative enabling is a term that refers to giving an active opiate addict some form of resource that allows the addict to progress in addiction. The two most common forms of negative enabling I see are giving an opiate addict money or a place to live. […]