What if they go back to using the moment they leave treatment? This is a natural fear; however being a part of their recovery and treatment process will enhance the chances of them succeeding in their program.
Here is what to expect from them and how you can be a part of their recovery process:
• Attend any family sessions the treatment facility offers:
Most treatment facilities offer family group therapy and individual family therapy. This is an opportunity to resolve old problems in the family that may have contributed to the addict’s use.
The group sessions frequently educate families on addiction and enforce an understanding of the addiction their loved one is going through.
Many individuals say that they feel much more compassionate toward the plight of their addicted loved one after attending the educational family group sessions.
• Understand that there will be ups and downs:
In early recovery, addicts are on an emotional rollercoaster. Their entire life is changing around them. Their crutch that they used to support themselves has been taken away and they are relearning how to live life. This is an exhausting task.
The addict may feel agitated one moment, cry the next, and then be perfectly happy. It is not unusual for them to feel this way, their brain and emotional state is simply adjusting to the lack of substances.
• Give them the room to change:
Try not to hold the past over their head. If they made the step to get help are pursue treatment, then they are honestly wanting to change.
Try to give them the benefit of the doubt; however, if you see displays of old behaviors, drug test them to keep them accountable.
• Establish healthy boundaries and keep them:
In doing this, you are protecting yourself from enabling them if they go back to using. You do not have to trust them right away.
Make it clear that trust is something they need to earn back. Over time, they will.
• Be supportive:
While they are in treatment, go visit them as frequently as possible. This will make them feel that they are not alone. After treatment, if they are not living with you, call them on a daily basis to check in with them to see how they are doing emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
Consistently supporting them will mean the world to them, and help rebuild your relationship with them.
One of the best feelings in the world is who your addicted loved one decides to seek help for their addiction. The endless nights of worrying are over, and the chaos subsides.
In being a part of their treatment and recovery program, you can greatly improve the longevity of their recovery. So the best thing you can do for your addicted loved one is be there for them when they are ready to surrender.
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Company Name: Wilderness Treatment Center
Contact Person: Nancy
Email: wtc@wildernesstreatmentcenter.com
Phone: 406-854-2832
Address:200 Hubbart Dam Rd
City: Marion
State: Montana
Country: United States
Website: www.wildernesstreatmentcenter.com