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The most important thing to keep in mind is empathy. Despite the constant criminalization and ostracizing of addicts, it’s always good to remember that they are in fact sick and that they need help. Empathy should be at the core of an addict’s family’s approach to helping them with their condition. This can understandably become harder and harder given the fact that addiction is so pervasive that it can affect and alter a person’s relationships with their loved ones, hurting them and making them go through a lot of fairly heavy emotions. No one is saying that understanding their situation means putting up with abusive or hurtful behavior, but it does mean approaching the situation with an empathetic mindset and a concern for the addict’s ultimate wellbeing. Since this might be difficult to navigate, it’s always good to seek help for families of addicts.
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