I have a client who has tried several times to stop using drugs but failed. Do you have any suggestions?

Best wishes.

Thank you for the suggestions.

You should be careful about his self-defeating behavior that he may persuade himself that he cannot change. Such self-defeating behavior may make the client seem unattractive to work with. The drugs mask the real character of the person who lies and uses charm, childishness, and other ploys to avoid taking responsibility for certain aspects of their life. This stereotype will certainly not describe all individuals who take drugs. Others may be able to hold down jobs and maintain their childcare responsibilities with only occasional lapses. However, the key attribute of empathy between practitioner and client needs to be worked on and developed in the context of work that encourages the client to recognize that they have a problem they need to solve. It will not be easy, and he must change his thinking and behavior in dealing with everyday problems.