Our experience is that the best approach is to ask that they be willing to simply listen to our concerns. Ideally, these will be stated directly and succinctly. Avoid lengthy descriptions, guilting, making threats, or offering bribes. We caution against any approach designed to shame your loved one as this will at best be redundant (addicts already live with shame whether they are in denial or covered in it).
How Do I Make the Addict in My Life Understand How Their Actions Affect Their Loved-Ones?
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