Families who are a part of a loved one’s heroin addiction should always be a part of their heroin addiction treatment. In an effort to heal themselves after what the addict has done to their lives during active addiction and in an effort to heal the relationship as their loved one gets clean and sober, it’s important that everyone take part in family therapy during and after heroin rehab.
There are three basic steps to family healing after heroin addiction strikes: attaining sobriety for the addicted family member, adjusting to that sobriety, and learning how to maintain that sobriety for the long haul. Though there may be slips or relapses occasionally due to the fact that drug addiction is a chronic illness, the goal is to get to a point where drugs and alcohol aren’t even a factor in daily life for anyone in the family.
Attaining Sobriety: The First Step in Family Therapy During Heroin Rehab
Getting into treatment is a huge step for an addicted loved one and no matter what the feelings of the rest of the family about the behavior of their family member during active addiction, it is important to be supportive. Choose a heroin rehab that incorporates family therapy into the overall treatment program and includes the needs of family members in treatment plan decisions.
Adjusting to Sobriety: Family Therapy During and After Heroin Rehab
During heroin rehab and after heroin detox, the focus should be on adjusting to life without heroin addiction. Though the addict will go through the biggest adjustments, learning how to live a ‘straight’ life again and interact with people on a more honest and forthcoming level than before, it can be an adjustment for family members, too. Many don’t believe that their family member is clean and sober or will remain that way for long. Rebuilding trust begins during this period at family therapy.
Maintaining Sobriety: Continued Family Therapy After Heroin Rehab
Once the addicted family member successfully completes heroin rehab, family therapy should not stop. Finding a family therapist who specializes in drug addiction treatment is essential to helping everyone in the family as the addicted member works on maintaining sobriety. Knowing that the support of the family is behind them can be crucial to success in long-term heroin addiction recovery.
Learn About Family Therapy and Heroin Rehab at Michael’s House
Contact us today to learn more about the family therapy that we provide as part of our heroin rehab program here at Michael’s House in Palm Springs. We’re here to help the entire family heal after heroin addiction.
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