There may be times when a loved one knows that a parent, spouse, child, other relative, or even a close friend has a problem and the concerned person suspects drug abuse. At some point in time, the evidence presents itself that proves the caring person’s suspicions; however, she is just not sure what the particular drug of abuse is.
This can be especially true if the drug is in the form of a pill or capsule, or has other characteristics. For instance, a parent may have heard about crack cocaine or crystal meth but has never actually seen the substance “up close and personal” but now they are physically looking at something. Or a spouse finds a large amount of medication in a drawer or other hidden location. He has suspected for a while that his partner is abusing a prescription drug, he just didn’t know what it was, but now he has the pills in front of him.
Many websites, including http://www.recoverylife.com, offer links to photos of addicting substances, including illicit or street drugs, as well as prescription drugs. When someone who suspects drug abuse in a loved one has such a resource at his or her disposal, the first steps toward finding information on an addiction recovery for the addicted person can begin.
Drug treatment programs may differ in some respects, depending on the substance being abused. When a loved one can tell the counselors that, according to pictures and descriptions that were posted on the website, the drug of abuse appears to be a particular prescription drug or a specific illicit drug, the counselors can provide more accurate information on the type of treatment program they can provide.
Further, if addiction recovery centers have separate facilities for the different types of substance abuse, the counselors can tell those calling for information exactly where a person would be during the addiction recovery process. Knowing this could make it easier when the time comes to lovingly confront the addicted person and urge him to seek help.
For information on addiction recovery, please log on to http://www.recoverylife.com/ or call 1-800-315-2056. We are waiting for your call.
