Clarify the agreement that existed
Identify the promise, policy, schedule, ownership, or shared understanding that applies before assigning blame. For a message about how to support someone entering rehabilitation, use this factual base: use the person's own language for recovery, name the practical concern, and distinguish a lapse from what you do not know.
Resolve the next dependency
State what is complete, what remains disputed, and which action would move the situation forward. Offer a specific sober or practical support option and encourage connection with qualified help. Make the immediate next step clear enough that the recipient can answer without reconstructing the entire history.
Document without threatening
Do not shame, bargain, lend money without limits, or make your relationship the reward for recovery. For overdose, dangerous withdrawal, suicidal intent, violence, or immediate risk, contact emergency or crisis services now. Keep a factual record and describe only remedies you are entitled and prepared to use.