If you’re concerned your loved one may need substance abuse help, tell them your worries and give them a judgment-free place to open up. Find a private, distraction-free setting and begin the conversation with questions like:
“I’m worried about you. Can we talk?”
“I feel like you’re going through something. What can I do to help?”
“You haven’t seemed like yourself lately. Do you want to talk about what’s going on?”
Discussing your own struggles with addiction may help your loved one feel less alone.