Families of Addicts

Families of Addicts – Families of Addicts – Building a Healthy Support System www.therecoveryplace.net (877) 912-7837 Families of addicts at The Recovery Place learn how to build a healthy support system that strengthens the recovery process. Help for families of drug addicts is important, since no member of the family is left untouched by the destructive addictive behavior. Family roles in addiction develop over many years. In order for the addicts to receive healthy support from the families, family focused therapies are crucial. Families of addicts learn to understand their roles, and are then able to more positively help their loved ones during the recovery process. Some members of our treatment team have experienced addictions first hand. Pamela, a lead clinician at The Recovery Place, has been clean for 21 years. Her empathy and understanding make her a powerful support for both addicts and the families of addicts.

Foundations helps heroin addicts with treatment

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She began stealing from her parents, which led to her arrest two years ago. She was released … Crystal Hill, who is actively recovering at Foundations for her heroin addiction, said the treatment also saved her life after spending 13 months in prison …
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Guest column: Helping kids cope in the aftermath of Sandy Hook

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When the world hears of a tragic incident, especially when it involves the senseless killing of innocent children, many parents struggle with how to help their children make sense of such an event. The following are some tips for parents to help their …
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