What leads people to treatment?
Unfortunately, one of the most effective entries to treatment is being led away in handcuffs. We like to say “the lucky ones get caught” and those who do seek treatment during or after incarceration are the first to agree with us that getting busted was their lucky break. However, not everyone sees arrest, jail, prison time, and being labeled a felon as a reason to give up meth. For those, it could be an overdose, a health problem (such as heart pain, palpitations, stomach pains, breathing difficulties, etc.), losing a great job or having their spouse leave that is the catalyst. The best advice we can give to a friend or family member coping with a meth user is to contact your local Alcohol or Drug Counselor with your concerns. They will be able to tell you whether scheduling an assessment or intervention would be useful.
