When a person’s life spirals out of control due to drug and alcohol abuse, families usually recoup in one
of the two ways.
1. They either clean up and try to preview that everything is fine and in control
2. They take measures to control the abuser and force him or her to stop
Drug and alcohol abuse affects many other people than just the person who abuses. The family
members usually suffer from anger, uncertainty, shame, fear, confusion and feelings of helplessness.
Even if the abusers decide to seek treatment, their addiction still takes its toll on their family and friends
while they are getting sober. Even after the addict gets rid of his habit, the effects of drugs and alcohol
abuse may linger. Here comes the role of family therapy.
What Happens in a Family Therapy?
Evidence based-research demonstrates that treatment of addiction must involve the entire family, so
they can be managed as a unit. Therefore, the best treatment programs acknowledge the role of family
on the mental and physical health of a person with drug and alcohol addiction.

 

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