What I Know To me, the best way in helping someone who is abusing recreational drugs, such as marijuana, heroin, cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, etc., is by using a strategy of manipulation, or a scheme to trick them into rehabilitation. As people become more addicted to drugs, they can no longer distinguish what is right from wrong. They become difficult to reason with. Also, they seem to be reluctant to any gesture of help. This becomes a frustrating battle for anyone who loves and cares for them. My great grandfather was an alcoholic. Even though alcohol is not a drug, it is a very unhealthy and addictive substance. I know from experience of seeing others with this addiction, it is a very serious matter and can become life threatening. Great grandfather was known for being a sweet person while sober, but once he began drinking, he never knew when to stop. After a few drinks, he would become verbally abusive, and after time, verbal abuse became physical abuse. In referring …show more content…
What is an intervention? An intervention is an arranged attempt by one or many people, usually family and friends, to get someone to seek professional help with an addiction or some kind of traumatic event or crisis, or other serious problem. People suffering from addiction are usually in a state of denial, due to something they have experienced. Most do not realize the harm they are causing to their body. However, intervention is a way to help a person connect their problems to their addiction. Because prescription drugs are so easy to get a hold of, many drug users are becoming addicted and abusing the drugs. In today’s society, prescription drugs are abused more often than illicit drugs. Many believe that prescription drugs are safer to use than illicit drugs. However, both are addictive and can be harmful to the body. “Love is the only drug that is healthy to overdose on” (Kacvinsky p.