Interfering in the life of a friend or family member can be risky, but if an addiction is threatening their health you can’t afford to keep quiet.
Intervening in the life of an adult – whether they’re a family member or close friend – is tricky business. You’re afraid of overstepping, of butting in, of putting your nose where it doesn’t belong. You run the risk of alienating the very person you’re trying to help. But if someone is putting their health or life at risk, it’s time to get involved.
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