Family members often do not know how to confront the issues presented in addiction or accept that their loved one has succumbed to drugs & alcohol. So often they end up ignoring the problem and enabling the addict even more. Fear of confrontation and rejection can also prevent action. Perhaps a fear that a loved one may push care and concern away when addictive patterns are addressed.
Identifying and recognizing addiction in a loved one can be difficult—but only when you accept that your family member is in fact addicted and in need of help can you help them recover. Family involvement is crucial in any drug rehabilitation program. If you care an intervention should start with you.
In the first instance a supportive but firm process must be used to approach an addicted loved one. Work with a certified counsellor from a reputable residential drug rehab facility who has experience in working with addicted patients and their families. A counsellor can help you with the mediation and intervention process, guiding you on how to approach the subject in a private and non-confrontational way. Once your loved one has checked into a residential drug rehab facility, you should expect to be invited to visit and join family and group therapy sessions.
In fighting drug and alcohol addiction, addicts are often forced to look at any underlying problems with the core foundations of their lives—including their families. With your involvement, you can address any issues and whatever unhealthy family dynamics may be going on at home. Family counselling is an important part of healing and is necessary for successful recovery.
Family involvement is encouraged at all leading residential drug rehabs. Your loved one may be required to stay in the facility for 28 days or more, and you are encouraged to provide time to visit when required and join the counselling and therapy sessions that will address inner issues that may have triggered addictive processes for your loved one.
Identifying and recognizing addiction in a loved one can be difficult—but only when you accept that your family member is in fact addicted and in need of help can you help them recover. Family involvement is crucial in any drug rehabilitation program. If you care an intervention should start with you.
In the first instance a supportive but firm process must be used to approach an addicted loved one. Work with a certified counsellor from a reputable residential drug rehab facility who has experience in working with addicted patients and their families. A counsellor can help you with the mediation and intervention process, guiding you on how to approach the subject in a private and non-confrontational way. Once your loved one has checked into a residential drug rehab facility, you should expect to be invited to visit and join family and group therapy sessions.
In fighting drug and alcohol addiction, addicts are often forced to look at any underlying problems with the core foundations of their lives—including their families. With your involvement, you can address any issues and whatever unhealthy family dynamics may be going on at home. Family counselling is an important part of healing and is necessary for successful recovery.
Family involvement is encouraged at all leading residential drug rehabs. Your loved one may be required to stay in the facility for 28 days or more, and you are encouraged to provide time to visit when required and join the counselling and therapy sessions that will address inner issues that may have triggered addictive processes for your loved one.