Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Is your loved one struggling with substance use but is resistant to #AddictionTreatment ? You’re not alone. In this video, we explore how to talk to someone who doesn't want to go to rehab or accept treatment for substance use. You’ll learn strategies for having open, compassionate conversations that encourage change—without pushing too hard or damaging the relationship.
✅ We cover:
0:33 How to approach the conversation with empathy and understanding
1:51 Treatment options that meet their needs
2:47 Planning for barriers with practical support strategies (transportation, cost)
3:31 Understanding resistance and stigma
4:06 How to start the conversation
6:29 What to do if they still say “no”
7:00 How to take care of yourself in the process
7:41 Focus on what you can control
8:32 Find support for yourself
8:59 Final thoughts - stay patient and prepare
Whether you're a parent, partner, sibling, or friend, this guide is for you.
🔔 Subscribe for more videos on addiction support, recovery, and family wellness: bit.ly/SubcribeToEndAddiction
#AddictionHelp #addictiontreatment #substanceusedisorder #substanceuse #recoverysupport #FamilySupport #mentalhealth #addictionawareness #drugaddiction
Learn more about treatment and recovery:
drugfree.org/treatment-and-recovery
drugfree.org/article/suggesting-treatment
About Partnership to End Addiction:
Partnership to End Addiction is a national nonprofit providing personalized support and resources for families impacted by addiction. With decades of experience in direct services, communications and coalition-building, we mobilize families, policymakers, researchers and health care professionals to more effectively address addiction systemically on a national scale. For more information, visit drugfree.org.
Connect with us: drugfree.org
Facebook: facebook.com/PartnershipToEndAddiction
Twitter: twitter.com/ToEndAddiction
Instagram: instagram.com/PartnershipToEndAddiction
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/PartnershipToEndAddiction
#LetsEndAddiction
Suggesting Addiction Treatment to a Loved One | Partnership to End Addiction
Is your loved one struggling with substance use but is resistant to #AddictionTreatment ? You’re not alone. In this video, we explore how to talk to someone who doesn't want to go to rehab or accept treatment for substance use. You’ll learn strategies for having open, compassionate conversations that encourage change—without pushing too hard or damaging the relationship.
✅ We cover:
0:33 How to approach the conversation with empathy and understanding
1:51 Treatment options that meet their needs
2:47 Planning for barriers with practical support strategies (transportation, cost)
3:31 Understanding resistance and stigma
4:06 How to start the conversation
6:29 What to do if they still say “no”
7:00 How to take care of yourself in the process
7:41 Focus on what you can control
8:32 Find support for yourself
8:59 Final thoughts - stay patient and prepare
Whether you're a parent, partner, sibling, or friend, this guide is for you.
🔔 Subscribe for more videos on addiction support, recovery, and family wellness: bit.ly/SubcribeToEndAddiction
#AddictionHelp #addictiontreatment #substanceusedisorder #substanceuse #recoverysupport #FamilySupport #mentalhealth #addictionawareness #drugaddiction
Learn more about treatment and recovery:
drugfree.org/treatment-and-recovery
drugfree.org/article/suggesting-treatment
About Partnership to End Addiction:
Partnership to End Addiction is a national nonprofit providing personalized support and resources for families impacted by addiction. With decades of experience in direct services, communications and coalition-building, we mobilize families, policymakers, researchers and health care professionals to more effectively address addiction systemically on a national scale. For more information, visit drugfree.org.
Connect with us: drugfree.org
Facebook: facebook.com/PartnershipToEndAddiction
Twitter: twitter.com/ToEndAddiction
Instagram: instagram.com/PartnershipToEndAddiction
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/PartnershipToEndAddiction
#LetsEndAddiction
Suggesting Addiction Treatment to a Loved One | Partnership to End Addiction
