The primary goals of assisting a person in recovering from a substance use disorder is to re-integrate them into society, restore their dignity, personal security and to help by preventing relapses. Though treatment teaches them how to deal with addiction and its emotional roots, addicts accumulate other, extended problems during the abusive phase and these impact on them when they return to normal life.
After treatment, the person will be better equipped to cope with problems, but on their own they can be overwhelmed by so many simultaneous, extreme issues. Actively help them to organise, find solutions, make appointments and reach agreements. Persistently urge them to take real action, instead of sulking and dropping the ball.
Extended problems include:
- Legal issues
- Career issues
- Employment issues
- Educational issues
- Financial issues
- Housing problems
- Transport problems
- Health issues
- Relationship issues
An addiction therapist may be able to point you to organisations that can assist with some of these problems, as they often run into it in their line of work. Most addiction facilities also conduct employer interventions on behalf of patients.
