Loving someone through addiction can be confusing.
You can care deeply and still need help knowing what to say, what to do, and what not to carry alone.
Is anyone in immediate danger?
This page can help you think through a hard moment, but it is not emergency support.
What’s happening?
Write it messy if you need to. A few sentences is enough.
Who are you trying to support?
This helps shape the response without making assumptions.
What do you need most right now?
Choose the closest one. You can use the result however you want.
You do not have to carry this perfectly.
This is not a verdict. It is a calmer place to start.
What I’m hearing
Thinking this through...
One thing to remember
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You could say
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One next step
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What not to carry
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Take care of yourself, too
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Please get direct help right now.
If anyone is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number now. If you are in the U.S. and someone may harm themselves, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
If you can, contact another trusted person so you are not handling the situation alone.