How to Help a Family Member Deal With Drug Addiction and Depression?

Question by beauty talks: How to help a family member deal with drug addiction and depression?
my father has been dealing with marriage problems and turned to serious drugs, he’s depressed and knows that he has a problem. When i look at him i see him sad and dealing with it and i want to help him, i dont want him to feel alone, i want to be able to be there for him and help him i just dont know how or what to say.

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Answer by WildChild 0
The best way to let him know that you want to help is by telling him you are there for him when ever he is ready to talk and that he is not a lone. Most people turn to drugs because they want to feel anything but how they really feel. You can only help the ones that want the help.

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