Family Disease

Interventions

If there is an alcoholic or addict in your family, you have no doubt been frustrated by numerous unsuccessful attempts to make that person aware of the actual extent of his or her problem. Often, an intervention is necessary to get the sufferer into treatment. If your situation requires an intervention, Recovery Resources can help. We will provide a safe environment and a trained professional to plan the event. Family members, friends, and close associates will then be guided in confronting the alcoholic or addict in your family with the realities of the illness and the effect it has had on family life, friendships, and workplace or business relationships. The goal of an intervention is to break through the wall of denial, create a true awareness of the problem, and guide the alcoholic or addict toward a solution. Interventions require a skilled individual to guide the family through this process. Recovery Recources is expierenced in this area to facilitate and prepare the family for an intervention.

Family Support & Treatment

Alcoholism and drug addiction can have a devastating impact on families. It is no wonder that chemical dependency is often referred to as "the family disease." With family education, support groups, and treatment, Recovery Resources can help your family overcome the many issues that can often block a full family recovery. You may be struggling with co-dependency issues if you exhibit some of the attitudes or patterns of behavior listed below.

Common Signs and Symptoms of Co-dependency

• get angry or defensive if friends or family suggest that your significant other has an alcohol or drug problem.
• try to control your significant other’s alcohol or drug use by getting rid of the supply or by monitoring his or her usage
• lie or make excuses for your partner’s bad behavior or bail him or her out of jail.
• allow your children or yourself to go without because your spouse spends too much money on drugs or alcohol.
• limit your social activities because of the embarrassment often caused by your significant other’s alcohol or drug use.
• refuse to attend self-help groups because your partner isn’t “that bad” yet.
• minimize the seriousness of your significant other’s alcohol or drug use.
• derive good feelings about yourself from receiving approval from your partner.
• focus your mental attention on pleasing, protecting, and manipulating your partner.
• put your own interests and hobbies aside to spend time sharing the interests and hobbies of your partner.
• allow your fear of rejection to determine what you say or do.
• see your social circle diminish as you involve yourself with your significant other.
• put your own values aside in order to connect with your partner.
  
  

Co-dependency Issues

Co-dependency issues can severely hinder a person's ability to form and maintain meaningful personal relationships. Recovery Resources co-dependency groups and individual sessions can help participants overcome the patterns of unhealthy relationships through education and self-exploration. Please check with us to sign up for the next 8 week codependency program.

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