While there are countless metaphors for family therapy, one could be that of a manual wristwatch (you know, not digital, perhaps like the one your grandpa used to wear). In older timepieces like a watch, when one gear gets stuck or broken, all other components struggle to function. SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services […]
How Can Addiction Run in a Family?
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When a loved one is addicted to drugs and alcohol, you want to find the root of the issue as soon as possible. There are many reasons why people become addicted to substances; unresolved trauma, peer pressure, and just experimentation went too far. In many cases, the cause of a loved one’s substance abuse can […]
Addiction treatment is complex and often involves developing a support system for the person in recovery. For clients whose families or partners want to participate in treatment, family therapy programs have substantial benefits—not only for the person in recovery but for other members of the family unit. Those in family counseling work with a trained […]