Substance Abuse Treatment
Families of people receiving substance abuse treatment know that dependency does not only affect those struggling with the addiction. Family and friends of substance abusers are often emotionally crippled by their loved one's illness. Mothers and fathers may cry themselves to sleep, beg them to stop, constantly offer help, and try to be there for them, but often there is nothing to be done. No one can understand the intense feelings of helplessness and sorrow a family experiences when watching their child, brother, or sister, spiral out of control. Everyday is spent worrying over whether they will end up in jail or hurt themselves and every phone call is a potential death notice.
A Home Away not only ensures that addicts receive the best in substance abuse treatment, but also aims to address the effect on family members and friends. No one understands better than them the family nature of the disease and the lasting effects of a loved one's substance abuse on their family and friends. They realize that those feelings of intense emotional stress, distrust, and disappointment do not vanish upon their friend or family member's recovery and departure from substance abuse treatment. A Home Away's approach provides substance abuse treatment therapy to help resolve built up resentment and foster new and positive relationships. A Home Away wants families and friends of people receiving substance abuse treatment to experience renewed and healthy connections with the people they love.
For months or years families only see their loved ones inebriated, numb, or often unpleasant, uncooperative, or, at times, belligerent. Families often can't even remember what their children, brothers, and sisters are like healthy and clear minded but work tirelessly to get them help and support them through substance abuse treatment. They work hard so they can one day see the most important people in their life balanced and stable. Families of addicts receiving substance abuse treatment at A Home Away are often amazed and full of gratitude to see and hear the transformational changes in their loved ones over the telephone or during visits on Sundays. Where beneficial to all concerned, families are invited to participate in a number of family therapy sessions during the last week of treatment. This allows family members to talk and work with their loved ones when they are the most attentive and focused and to deal with concerns or hurts that sometimes go back years. The substance abuse treatment therapist guides the recovering abuser or addict and family member in exercises and conversations to renew trust and work out conflict, feelings of resentment, and future worries. The substance abuse treatment therapists know that trust is not easily rebuilt and therefore provides recovering addicts the necessary tools to experience brighter and more fulfilling relationships with family and loved ones to build brighter, more fulfilling futures together. This is imperative for the future happiness and success of the family and the addict who is taking a gigantic step in returning to healthy, productive family life. A Home Away knows that dealing with a substance abuser or drug addict is extremely difficult for everyone who loves and cares for them.
In addition, family members and friends can visit their loved ones in substance abuse treatment at A Home Away on Sundays from 1 to 4pm. This allows everyone worried about their friend or family member to ensure their substance abuse treatment is going smoothly. Furthermore, it helps comfort all people in substance abuse treatment to see familiar faces and stay in contact with people who support and encourage their sobriety.
The prolonged suffering and pain family and friends of
addicts experience can be heart wrenching and crippling. A Home Away knows that it is difficult to let go of feelings of resentment and worry and want to help all families reconnect with their loved ones while they are receiving substance abuse treatment. They work with each individual guest to address their familial worries, questions, and psychological needs. They aim to make the transition from substance abuse treatment to healthy, loving family life smooth for everyone involved.
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