Get Help from Amherst

There is Hope for Those in Amherst, MA

A Amherst, Massachusetts is a busy New England town that has a lot to offer to locals and tourist. Home to about 37,000 people, Amherst is rich in culture and history. The city name is pronounced without the “H” but there is another “H” that circulates the town: Heroin. Heroin use is on the up rise in Western Massachusetts and is spreading throughout the state. Many people who use heroin quickly become addicted. Falling ill with the disease of addiction.

Drug addiction and alcoholism are not animals you want to try to tame alone. They are uncooperative beasts that can kill anyone at any given time. If you are suffering from a substance abuse problem of any kind, then it is time to act. Every day you let pass is another you live without happiness. There are only three ways to end an addiction: rehab, prison or death. You can enroll into rehab and clean up the safe way. You can get arrested and sober up by ways of dangerous cold turkey methods. Or you might overdose and die. Those are the only possible outcomes. Obviously rehab sounds like it is the best choice, right?

We know that can be confusing to know which rehab facility is the best. Not everyone knows what detox, inpatient and outpatient means. We can have someone walk you through all of that. Let us help you get started. Call (866) 578-7471 now.

How Do I Reach a Loved One?

If someone you know is battling an addiction, then you might need to step in to hold an intervention. An intervention is a great way to point out to a loved one that their problem has gotten out of hand and they need help. Many people who have substance abuse problems might not know that everyone around is taking a toll because of their addiction, too. Express your concern to your loved one by reading prepared statements to the addict. Make sure to use specific examples so that the addict can realize that his or her actions are hurting their relationships.

The goal of an intervention is to get the addict to agree to go to rehab. It is not to attack and judge them. Addicts hurt on the inside and just need to know that their loved ones still care about them. Setting up an intervention for them can help prove that. Sometimes, it takes more than one intervention. If your intervention is not successful, do not give up. Hold another, and another until your loved one agrees to enroll into rehab.

Detox and rehab may be tough physically and mentally, but it is nothing compared to what you will go through after rehab. That is when the real battle begins. Attending AA and NA meetings can help you in so many different ways.