When you realize that your loved one is actually abusing drugs, you tend to think of ways to help him. You can try to ask him to stop but if he’s already dependent on it, it would be difficult for him to do so. The best thing you could do is to admit him to a rehab center where he would get the treatment appropriate for him. Generally, you can choose between non twelve step rehab centers and twelve step rehab centers. When comparing about results, the first one is proven to be more effective although the program usually lasts longer than the latter.
To help you choose which one is appropriate for your loved one, it would be best to learn about their difference. Non twelve step rehabs treat their patients longer because they consider addiction as a problem. Because of this, after they’ve rid the body of the substance, they try to reach out to the person and learn about the root of the addiction before actually teaching them how to solve their problems without resorting to drugs. This usually takes time and they really focus on individual progress. On the other hand, 12 step rehabs consider drug addiction as a disease which may not be cured but avoided rather than a problem. What they usually teach is more God centric which is only fit for Christians. Somehow they teach to love and fear God which can help them endure their desire to use drugs again and appreciate a beautiful life without such illegal substances.