Family Support
People in recovery need support and encouragement and the strongest forms of support and nurturing often come from family. Strong family bonds reinforce the notion that the recovering individual is not alone and can rely on others to help them through the rough times. However, the family does not often understand the disease of addiction, how to best support their loved one, and how to seek support for themselves. The Family catalog offers content and strategies for families who are supporting a loved one through recovery.
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5 Ways to Cope With Addiction as a Family
Article from PsychCentral by Christopher Shea
According to Christopher Shea, "More and more families are affected by addiction and are seeking ways to cope with a situation that places any family in a crisis mode. Even the healthiest of families find their world turned upside down when needing to deal with a family member suffering from addiction."
This article lists five things a family can do to cope with the crisis and upheaval in their lives caused by addiction.
