Get Substance Abuse Help in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico and the fourth-largest city in the state. Santa Fe means "holy faith" in Spanish. Not only is it the oldest city in New Mexico but it is also the oldest capital city in the U.S. It's because of this that people travel from all over to marvel at its contrast of ancient native culture mixed with modern arts.
While it's known for its mix of old and new, the facilities that deal with drug and alcohol abuse are all quality up to date rehabs. Santa Fe has both outpatient and inpatient treatments programs you can choose from. Once you decide to get help, you have to next choose where to go. If you aren't sure or aren't comfortable making that decision alone, we can help.
How Can I Help a Friend Who is an Addict?
If you have a friend or loved one suffering from the disease of addiction, the best thing you can do for them is to help them find professional treatment for their addiction
If your friend refuses to get help on their own, or is in denial of their addiction, your best option may be to stage an intervention for them. An intervention is a meeting between the substance abuser and those people (friends and loved ones) who are the most influential to them. This is important, as you want the people there to be people that the substance abuser values and respects. In the intervention, these people share their experience with the addict, and how they have negatively impacted their lives, and the life of the substance abuser. The goal is to get the substance abuser into a treatment facility.
Also consider hiring an interventionist to lead your intervention. They are addiction professionals and they know how to stage interventions, how to talk with the substance abuser in a nonjudgmental way that is compassionate and caring, and they know how to help the participants prepare for the intervention.
Some helpful tips in staging an intervention: Make sure it's not in the person's home, or their family's home as this may trigger painful memories for the substance abuser. Meet with the interventionist in advance to practice and rehearse what the participants will say to the substance abuser. This will ensure they have notes and can make their own testimonials concise, compassionate and clear. Also, make sure the intervention is held at a time when the substance abuser is sober and ready for the experience. If they become agitated or confrontational, reassure them that everyone is there because they love them and they want to see him or her get the help they need.
Talk to your friend about traveling for treatment. When they travel to another city or state, they get away from all the negative things in their life that lead them to abuse substances.
Give us a call at (866) 578-7471 and start your rehab today!
After treatment, you probably feel like you are extremely strong in your recovery and that's great! But to stay in that place you need to stick to your aftercare, including going to meetings. You can also joining a 12-step program to aid your recovery. You will be able to find a sponsor in 12-steps and group meetings who can make sure you are meeting all of your recovery goals. Many recovering addicts attribute the 12-steps as their primary reason for maintaining sobriety. Recovery is a lifelong goal, but you can achieve it! Stay in that strong confident place, find a meeting by using this search tool.
