A lot of times getting your loved one to treatment is only half of the battle. Typically there are a lot of questions that one might face once they get to this place: Is treatment going to work? How can I support them best? What should I say when I write them? What do I […]
Archives for July 2013
July 19, 2013
Enabling After Treatment
Enabling after treatment is a behavior that families and loved ones of addicted persons often find themselves enveloped in. A few years ago, I had the pleasure of working at a transitional living program for young adults who completed a long-term drug and alcohol treatment program. The families and clients were excited to begin a […]
July 3, 2013
Detachment From Addiction
A family member or friend facilitating an addict’s treatment and recovery is often casually referred to as “tough love.” What immediately comes to mind is the moment of elucidation, perhaps at an intervention, when deeply rooted problems are addressed directly and the truth is dragged into the light. Such an event is considered the point […]
