Veterans face an uphill battle when it comes to addiction recovery, with different types of challenges than non-veterans face. For that reason, Veterans need highly specialized support and treatment programs to address their unique needs.

But recovery support is not confined within the walls of a treatment center. You need support and understanding once you step back into your life. Family support is critical, and our team at Victory Addiction Recovery Center can help you navigate this important connection. 

Substance Abuse Impacts the Entire Family

Drug and alcohol addiction is not something experienced within a vacuum. It impacts every person within your family. It can cause guilt, anger, and despair in everyone involved. Your family likely is facing worry and stress, and there may be emotionally charged confrontations. 

A big part of addiction recovery focuses on rebuilding and repairing family relationships. These relationships are often crucial to maintaining long-term recovery. While your family cannot provide the specialized treatment you need, they can help your recovery by holding you accountable, encouraging you, and lightening your spirit during difficult times. 

Please note: When we refer to family, we are talking about the people you live with who are capable of supporting you and willing to support you. If your family is not on board with your recovery, you will need to rely on other people in your support network: friends, mentors, spiritual leaders, support groups, etc.  

For whomever you want to be part of your recovery team, we offer programming to help them navigate the experience. 

You are not alone, with 7 out of every 100 Vets suffering from mental health disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder and addiction, according to the US Department of Veteran Affairs. At Victory, our Tactical Recovery program can offer you the support you need to navigate the path toward recovery. Your family or friends could be a part of that journey.

Why Does Family Support Matter in Addiction Recovery?

You may think you can do it alone. You could, but if you have a family you want to maintain a good relationship with, they need you to include them in your recovery journey. There are various ways they can help you.

Emotional support, guidance, and love

Addiction recovery for Veterans is a challenging road, one that is filled with numerous obstacles. It is hard work. Having a family member whom you can trust to be there and guide you without any type of judgment is critical. Your family can:

• Provide emotional stability
• Offer reassurance that you are not alone
• Guide you into getting the level of care you need

Accountability from family

As noted, recovery is challenging, and you may face stumbling blocks throughout that journey. With the help of your family, you have someone to hold you accountable. They take some of the responsibility of ensuring you stick with treatment and continue to build a stronger recovery moving forward.

Healthy environments

Not everyone understands addiction and how it impacts Veterans. By incorporating your family into your therapy, you help them understand what you are facing, and that means they can help maintain a healthy environment for you. Though it may feel like you are alone, if you have a family that can and wants to help you, you can build a stronger resistance to relapse.

Family provides you with understanding, hope, and motivation. They give you the insights you need to stick with the path. By incorporating family support, you give yourself the ability to create a positive future. With time, you will heal the damage addiction caused to these relationships.

Let Our Team Create the Family-Healing You Need

While family members are excellent benefits to your recovery journey, not every relationship is perfect from the start. Victory Addiction Recovery Center offers a supportive environment to help your family heal within our recovery program for Veterans. Let us work with you to create a path toward recovery that you can count on. Our family program is designed to support your long-term recovery.Turn to our team now for a consultation. Find out what we can do to support you and your family members. Contact us now.