However, supporting people who are going through drug-related bereavement can be complicated.
You may find inspiration from the list of suggestions below.
you’ve got the option to do this by being physically present and helping them feel less isolated.
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Listening involvesgiving the person your full attentionwhile allowing them the space to speak without interruption.
None of these feelings are wrong, and your acceptance of them will help your friend to process them.
The bereaved may stop practicing good personal hygiene and fail to keep their home clean and tidy.
Staying calm and neutral is most supportive to someone who has lost a loved one to drugs.Huy Lam / Getty Images
Be encouraging and helpful in a kind, uncritical way.
Emotions can run high, and it can be quite draining trying to help.
Ifyou feel overwhelmed, back off and take a break.
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Don’t allow resentment to mount, then vent to someone else about the bereaved person.
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