The Importance of Family Support in Veteran Addiction Recovery
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.
Substance Abuse Impacts the Entire Family
A big part of
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
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
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.
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