Does ‘tough love’ work?

Many drug users are able to overcome their drug use with the proper help and support, before their drug use has done them, or their family and friends, any serious harm. Some drug users aren’t able to achieve this, or sustain improvements for any length of time. It may be necessary to make difficult decisions but there are a range of supports available to carers. Groups such as Adfam, Addiction and Families Anonymous provide information and support for drug users and their families and friends.