Alcohol and Substance Abuse can be devastating for a lot of individuals. It is often just as devastating for the individuals' family and friends. It is important to know that Addiction and Alcoholism is a chronic disease that affects the whole family. Usually the addict or alcoholic is presenting behaviors that are damaging to themselves and others. Their drinking and or using has created vast unmanageability such as the loss of jobs, broken relationships, DUI's, incarceration, and often violence. Physical, emotional and mental instability play a huge part with this combating disease. Not being able to reason with the addict/alcoholic is normal. Communication becomes ineffective and the family may begin to feel a since of despair.
An Intervention may be necessary. Once the family has reached a point of crisis, reaching out for professional help is often needed in attempting to get their Loved One to a place of wanting to receive help. You may not know what steps to take towards helping the person you are concerned about. An intervention may be the next step in the direction of finding a successful, long term solution. An Interventionist will help take you through a critical and fundamental plan to help the addict or alcoholic become aware that there is a problem and realizing that there is HOPE!
Recovery Coaching is a helpful and supportive way to regain stability and wholeness in your life. When dealing with addiction, including the family in the process of healing allows everyone to reach their goals. Together the family is able to practice accountability and transparency. Rebuilding relationships with family, friends, co-workers and yourself is key to establishing freedom and happiness in life.
