For Family & Loved Ones

When a family member is struggling with an addiction issue it can be very hard for the people who care about them. It can be agonizing to watch someone we love hurting themselves and others. Anyone who has been in this situation knows that it is very difficult to help someone who is in the center of an addiction issue.

Most often, addicts do not recognize their need for help, and when they do, the attraction to their addiction is so strong that they are powerless to stop. This is because those who are addicted cross a line where the influence of the addiction has become a driving force that is no longer inclined to rational thought. From this point forward, everything that the addicted person thinks, feels, and does, including right minded decision-making and impulse control, is driven by the intense desire to feed their addiction.

Don’t take addiction personally

Don’t take addiction personally

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Detaching with Love

Detaching with Love

As fear and desperation grows with the worsening behavior of the person who is addicted, family members themselves often behave in highly emotional and inconsistent ways. This only adds to the confusion and can lead to a further breakdown of the good relationship you once had. An important first step for family members and loved ones is to learn how to detach from the behavior of the addict while still loving them as a person. Choosing not to give in to the demands of your addicted loved one does not mean you are abandoning them, but simply establishing important boundaries.

Finding Treatment for your Loved One

Finding Treatment for your Loved One

It is not easy to come to terms with the fact that although your intentions are good, you may in fact need some help related to your loved one’s addiction. There are many support groups available for family members and loved ones. In addition, a good treatment program will guide you through the process of how to take care of yourself while also ensuring that your loved one gets the help they need.

Educate Yourself About Addiction

Educate Yourself About Addiction

By educating yourself about addiction and recovery, you will be in a much better position to understand how people can really change and what you can do to help. With a little effort, you will come to understand what it takes for your loved one to recover and the best treatment methods for long-term success.

At Stonewall Institute, we provide help for addicts and their loved ones. Making this call is a vital first step in educating yourself about addiction and recovery for your loved one. You are not alone.