Supporting Someone You Love

Help for a Loved One

Watching someone you care about struggle with addiction or mental health challenges can be overwhelming. Luna's compassionate team is here to help you understand treatment options and support your loved one's journey to recovery.

We Understand

You Want to Help

Watching someone you love struggle with addiction or mental health challenges is deeply painful. You may feel helpless, frustrated, scared, or unsure of how to help. These feelings are completely natural, and you're not alone in experiencing them.

At Luna, we work with families every day, and we understand the complex emotions and difficult situations you're facing. Whether your loved one is ready for treatment or still resistant to the idea, our admissions team can provide guidance, answer your questions, and help you understand the next steps.

Family involvement is a crucial part of recovery. We offer family therapy, education, and support throughout the treatment process. Our goal is not only to help your loved one heal but also to help you understand addiction, set healthy boundaries, and rebuild trust in your relationships.

Recognizing the Signs

When to Seek Help

It can be difficult to know when someone's substance use or mental health challenges have reached a point where professional treatment is needed. Here are some signs that may indicate it's time to seek help:

Changes in Behavior

• Withdrawing from family and friends
• Loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed
• Increased secrecy or lying about whereabouts
• Neglecting responsibilities at work, school, or home

Physical & Emotional Signs

• Changes in sleep patterns or appetite
• Unexplained mood swings or irritability
• Physical signs of substance use (bloodshot eyes, weight changes)
• Expressions of hopelessness or suicidal thoughts

Relationship Impacts

• Frequent conflicts with family members
• Loss of important relationships
• Isolating from support systems
• Inability to maintain healthy boundaries

Previous Attempts

• Failed attempts to quit or cut back on their own
• Previous treatment episodes without lasting change
• Continued use despite negative consequences
• Need for higher levels of care or support

Having the Conversation

Talking to your loved one about treatment can feel daunting. Here are some approaches that may help.

Choose the Right Time and Place

Find a private, calm moment when your loved one is not under the influence. Approach the conversation from a place of love and concern, not anger or blame. Express specific observations about behaviors that worry you, and use "I" statements to share how their actions have affected you.

Listen Without Judgment

Your loved one may become defensive, deny there's a problem, or make promises to change on their own. Listen to their perspective without arguing or lecturing. Let them know you're there to support them, not to control or punish them. Sometimes it takes multiple conversations before someone is ready to accept help.

Offer Concrete Next Steps

If they're open to the idea of treatment, be prepared with information about Luna and how to take the next step. Offer to call our admissions team together, or let them know you've already verified insurance and explored options. Having a clear path forward can make the decision feel less overwhelming.

We're Here to Help You Help Them

Even if your loved one isn't ready yet, our admissions team can provide guidance on how to approach the conversation, set healthy boundaries, and care for yourself during this difficult time. You don't have to navigate this alone.

Let us help you support your loved one's journey to recovery.

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