As the helping person, you will be coached to describe how bad the situation has become and to offer dignified helpful options. You will be assisted in rehearsing your core message. One attempt to intervene may not be enough. If several concerned people are able to learn and apply these simple intervention ideas, it may well produce the results that this individual needs. No single treatment is appropriate for all individuals.
Treatment needs to be readily available.
Effective treatment addresses the multiple needs of the individual, not just the drug use. An individual's treatment and services plan must be continually assessed. Remaining in treatment for an adequate period of time is critical. Counseling and other behavioral therapies are critical components of effective treatment. Medications are an important element of treatment.