How do I help someone who doesn't want help for their addiction?
Addiction & Recovery
You can't force someone into recovery, but you can set boundaries, stop enabling, and take care of your own well-being while remaining supportive.
You cannot force someone into recovery - they have to want it for themselves. However, you can stop enabling their substance addiction by not giving money, making excuses, or protecting them from consequences. Set clear Personal boundaries about what behavior you will and won't accept. Express your concerns with love but don't make threats you won't follow through on. Take care of your own mental health through support groups like Al-Anon or Psychotherapy. Sometimes people need to hit their own rock bottom before they're ready for help. Your job is to be supportive when they're ready, not to rescue them from their choices.