Why Is Family Involvement Important in Addiction Treatment and Recovery?
Studies show that family members play an important role in their loved one’s recovery. When you are having a hard time or wondering how all of this is going to work out, think back to this list. Benefits of family involvement include:
- a greater understanding of addiction and the effects it can have on individuals and families
- more effective, more honest, and healthier communication among family members
- reduced anger, stress, confusion, fear, guilt, shame, and resentment
- a chance to address any mental health issues within a family system, such as depression or anxiety
- an opportunity for family members to express their feelings and concerns and ask questions about a loved one’s substance use disorder
- a chance for all individuals involved in the recovery process to get the support they need
- appropriate skills, resources, and tools to deal with a loved one’s addiction and recovery and to prepare for a possible return to use
- an understanding of codependency and ways to move beyond codependency and unhealthy helping behaviors
- an improved sense of well-being, self-esteem, and resilience for all family members
- a reduced risk of developing substance use disorders for other family members
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