Long duration overlanding road trips have helped me get a few friends and loved ones clean.
Drive them out to the middle of bum fuck no where where they have no vices or distractions and are forced to confront themselves.
Then give them some basic field craft and survival skills and let them rediscover themselves. I find that some of the books from RW Emerson and Edward Abbey can can be extremely impactful in these environments as well.
I have adopted a similar strategy in the past for a couple of others. It seems to be helpful.
Any good examples of "bum fuck nowhere"?
It is getting harder and harder to escape cell range and modern conveniences.
This person will call any number of enablers to rescue them, so cell service is a big No No.
This time of year I would head to the high deserts of SW Utah and Northern Arizona.
An area like Boulder Utah is hundreds of miles from anything and is relatively close to the Escalante and or the Henry Mountains which can provide literally months of exploration to lose yourself in.
If you are more easterly then the Appalachian trail is a solid few weeks of backcountry travel.
I've done some legs of the Appalachian Trail. It's probably a bit advanced for this person.
Boulder, Utah is a great suggestion. Weather is probably pretty optimal atm.
Thank you.
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