How to Talk About Addiction to Your Family and Friends
How to talk about addiction to your family and friends How to talk about addiction to your family and friends. When you come to terms with your addiction and decide to seek treatment, you probably want to talk to your family and friends about your plans. Understandably, you might feel anxious when you think about talking to your loved ones about your alcohol or opioid addiction. You face a lot of unknowns, including whether they will blame you, minimize your addiction, support your decision or have some other reaction. These discussions can go in unexpected directions, so it’s good to be...