Addiction Rehab Family Programs
Addiction is often referred to as a “family disease,” because even when a single family member is using or drinking, the whole family suffers.
Because of this, it is extremely common for family members to take on the role of trying to fix or save the addicted family member. Since an addicted person can only truly recover when they have made the decision and take the actions, turmoil is created within the family system. Resentments are bred and grow with a ferocious speed, demolishing
When the person or persons in a family who are chemically dependent have begun the rehabilitation process, many families think everything is on the right track.
But just because the person enters
What do addiction rehab family programs entail?
These programs educate families about the disease of addiction and help them understand the different ways family members are affected. Families of addicted persons learn how to protect themselves from further manipulation/abuse, begin setting healthy boundaries, work through the chaos they have been experiencing in the home, and rebuild trusting relationships. Addiction rehab family programs often include therapy sessions that involve the whole family, as well as sessions without the addicted person present. These programs are designed to support the family and significant others while their
If you are the loved one of a person addicted to drugs and
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