Sharing an experience can be a meaningful way of spending time with someone who has a substance use disorder.
A different kind of experience might just open them up to seeing that life has a lot to offer.
Stay away from places that serve alcohol.
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There is often a procedure, even aritual, associated with drug use that can leave idle hands uncomfortable.
Some books and movies make inappropriate gifts by reinforcing the excitement of drug use.
Particularly helpful are approaches to achieving the goals of substance use disorder without drugs.
However, thesupport of loved onescan be crucial to getting back on their feet.
Keep showing that you care.
