Why It’s Important to Have Family Involvement in the Addiction Treatment Process
More than 100 million family members are affected by a loved one’s substance use or alcohol use disorder. Family involvement in addiction treatment can reduce distress in family members as well as the entire family unit. It also improves treatment outcomes for the person who struggles with the addiction. When the family is involved in […]
The Family Role in Addiction Recovery
People who struggle with addiction often feel alone. They may not realize how connected they are with the other people in their family and social systems. Substance abuse takes a toll on loved ones, exposing them to trauma and contributing to distressing emotions. Families of addicts often worry about helping their loved one achieve recovery. […]
The Different Ways Addicts Manipulate
Alcoholics and addicts continuously manipulate others, especially close friends and family. They are often on the side of dishonesty and delusion so they can feel the ease and comfort that comes with getting high. The thoughts of shame and guilt that come with harming others are quickly supplanted with alcohol or drugs. If anything gets […]
10 Ways Substance Abuse Impacts the Entire Family
Experts in the field of addiction science may differ in the most effective way to treat substance abuse, but there is one thing they all agree on. Ask any expert in the trenches, and they will tell you that when one member of the family is addicted, every other member of the family suffers right […]
