Are You Worried about Someone Close to You?
Seeing a partner, friend, colleague, or family member struggle with alcohol, drugs, or another addiction can be both painful and confusing. The situation often affects you as well. When you try to protect, cover for, or control someone else’s behavior, it can lead to your own suffering—commonly referred to as codependency. This may mean putting your own needs aside, feeling guilt or anxiety in everyday life, and trying to take responsibility for things that cannot truly be controlled.
You are not Alone
Addiction does not affect only the person using alcohol or drugs—it impacts the entire family and those around them. Having the courage to talk about your concerns is an important first step, both for the person with the addiction and for you as a loved one.
It is important to remember that, as a loved one, you are not alone and that help is available. Living with someone who has an addiction can be a major strain, so it is essential that you take care of yourself and seek support.
What You Can Do
- Seek support for yourself—speaking with healthcare services or a support organization can give you strength and tools.
- Have the courage to raise the issue—show care rather than criticism, even when it is difficult.
- Set boundaries—it is not your responsibility to solve someone else’s addiction.
- Take care of yourself—your health and well-being are just as important as theirs.
No one should have to carry the burden alone—and seeking help can be the beginning of change, for both you and the person you care about.
“I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to use Previct; it makes things easier for the whole family. There are no arguments; we know that he has someone checking on him. He simply cannot sneak away or lie, and he can prove that he is sober, which puts the family at ease. Daughter: When Dad started using Previct, I could start asking if I could spend time with a friend, or if a friend could stay the night. Before, I always asked Mom about those things. The biggest difference is that Dad is more involved in the family than before—he was part of the family, but he was also more on the outside. “
When Someone You Love is Struggling with Alcohol Dependence
Standing beside someone with alcohol dependence can be both painful and exhausting. Many loved ones describe constant worry, feelings of powerlessness, and a need to always “keep tabs.” It is easy to find yourself in a codependent situation, where life begins to revolve around the person’s drinking.
Previct Care also Supports Loved Ones
As a relative, you can also use Previct Care. Together with the contact person at, for example, social services, you can set up the support you need, and you download the Previct App to your own mobile phone. As a relative, you can also use the Previct App and receive support and motivation yourself, and the caregiver can monitor your well-being remotely.
With Previct Care the person with an addiction gets a tool that brings structure, reassurance, and the possibility of change—but it is also a relief for you as a loved one. When treatment becomes more transparent and healthcare can follow up continuously, you no longer need to carry the same responsibility and worry on your own.
Additional Benefits of Previct Care
1. Notifications that provide insight and reassurance
Loved ones can receive notifications about how recovery is progressing for the person with addiction issues.
2. Structure that strengthens accountability and reduces worry
The structure and reminders in the Previct app give the person with an addiction more responsibility for their own change, which can reduce conflicts and worry in everyday life.
3. Early signals for faster support
Loved ones can feel reassured that healthcare is monitoring progress and gain access to earlier help and support when there is a risk of relapse.
4. A sense of security that frees up energy for relationships
Reduced uncertainty can free up energy to be a partner, parent, friend, or colleague—rather than a “monitor”.
Being a loved one of someone with an addiction is a journey in itself. Previct Care cannot eliminate all worry, but it can make a difference—for both the person drinking and for you as a loved one.