Dark knight rides says
Actually prayer and ignoring the situation are pretty much the worst things you can do. I like the suggestion about setting limits on things, that is very important. How you handle it depends greatly on how close the person is and how important they are to you.
If this is a close loved one, then you should do everything you have to, to help them break the addiction. That may mean throwing away what ever their addiction focus is, every time you find it. It may mean taking them to an addictions counselor and making sure they are there for every meeting. It may mean calling the cops when they're out of control. But it means taking action, and really showing them that you are going to stand by them while they deal with this. Don't turn you back on them. If you don't help them, who will.
Here are some places to help you find more information:
http://nationalsubstanceabuseindex.org/gethelp.htm
sandwichmom says
I may consider doing a hub on this- but not sure my kids would want the info out there.
You must accept that you can't fix anyone- you can stop helping them- which is what most families do unknowingly.
Tell them where you stand- set limits- and then pray - for your own ability to to love them - and accept your own limitations.
Find friends and supports that will understand your pain and anguish- do not seek counsel from those who use.
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