Substance abuse affects the entire family. The stresses that families feel in dealing with a loved one who is struggling with addiction can reach a breaking point and can throw the entire family structure into chaos. It is important that when a loved one undergoes Florida inpatient drug treatment that the whole family becomes involved in the treatment process. The following are four reasons why family programs in a rehab center in Florida are beneficial in recovery.
The Family Learns About the Disease of Addiction
Addiction is a complex disease which has deep roots and has many facets and causes. Among these causes include genetics, social and environmental factors, family dynamics as well as a family history of substance use and abuse. Through family programs, experienced counselors in a Palm Beach rehab center can bring the addict and their family together to see how these factors have impacted their lives.
The addict can understand the underlying roots of their addiction and how their actions have not only impacted their lives but the lives of their family. The family of the addict will come to understand how their patterns of communication and interaction with their loved one contributed to their addiction. Through counseling and therapy, both the addict and family can slowly rebuild those dysfunctional parts of the system and build a new system of interaction and communication that supports healthy relationships and recovery.
The Focus on Support
Another way in which family programs in a Florida rehabilitation center are beneficial is that both the addict and family learn they are not alone regarding overcoming addiction. During drug treatment, the addict is encouraged to seek the support that is found in Twelve-Step groups such as AA and NA. The family is also encouraged to seek out the support of groups such as Al-Anon, Alateen, Nar-Anon and Learn to Cope. These groups are for family members of addicts who share their knowledge, strength and hope to help them understand and overcome the disease of addiction.
Family Programs Help Stop Enabling
Oftentimes families engage in behaviors that enable the disease of addiction in their loved ones, and many times they don’t realize they are doing so. Enabling can take on many forms, including giving money to the addict, paying their rent and making excuses for their behavior. During family programming, counselors will bring awareness to these behaviors and will allow families to acknowledge how they helped perpetuate their loved one’s addiction. Ultimately, counselors in family programs will help the addict and their family recognize their roles regarding the addiction of a loved one and help them build healthier coping and communication skills that will help the overall family unit.
Family Programs Provide Continuing Care After Treatment
It is often said that recovery is a journey and an ongoing process. It can take months and even years for addicts and families to regain their physical and mental health and to repair their relationships. Family programs in recovery are beneficial because they encourage the addict to pursue aftercare options such as sober living homes and continued participation in peer support groups. For families of addicts, counselors in family programs will encourage them to continue to go to Al-Anon or Nar-Anon meetings to get the continued education and emotional support they need to progress in their recovery.
Is Your Family Ready to Take the Next Step?
Is your family ready to make positive changes? Call Comprehensive Wellness Center right now and find out more about our family treatment programs. Our experienced treatment staff can tailor a treatment plan that best fits your family’s unique needs. With the help of our family programs in our Palm Beach drug rehab, your entire family will receive the tools and support you need to create a healthy home environment so everyone can grow. Call us today!
