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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Caring for an Addict Can be Tough. Here are 3 Crucial Self-Care Tips
Article from Headspace by Farah Mohammed
According to Farah Mohammed, "Much advice for family and friends is centered specifically around the addict—how to avoid enabling, what to look for in a rehab clinic, how to stage an intervention. While all valuable, this can contribute to a feeling that a loved one’s suffering isn’t as worthy of attention."
This article discusses the struggle many people have caring for a loved one who is an addict, and the importance of practicing self-care to ease the burden.
