For Family and Loved Ones

The Power of Support

Your presence, your voice, and your support can make a life-changing difference. Recovery doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens with the strength of a network. If you’re here, it means you care, and that alone is powerful.

Understanding Addiction and Its Impact on Families

Addiction is a chronic but treatable medical condition that affects the brain’s reward, motivation, and memory systems. It's not a moral failing or a simple matter of willpower. When a loved one is struggling with substance use, the entire family feels it—emotionally, financially, and relationally. Trust may be strained. Stress may be constant. And hope can feel distant. But healing is possible for everyone involved. Families play an essential role in helping individuals find and maintain sobriety. With consent, we offer family inclusion in individual care plans.

Call us if you have questions about helping your loved one.

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Recognizing the Signs of Addiction and Relapse

Addiction can be difficult to spot — especially in the early stages. Here are some common signs to watch for:

Behavioral Signs

Withdrawing from family or friends
Sudden changes in routines or priorities
Lying or secretive behavior
Neglecting responsibilities

Emotional Signs

Mood swings or irritability
Anxiety or paranoia
Lack of motivation

Physical Signs

Noticeable weight changes
Bloodshot eyes or dilated pupils
Poor hygiene

Relapse Warning Signs

Reconnecting with old using friends
Romanticizing past use
Missing therapy or support group meetings
Increased secrecy or defensiveness

Types of Addiction Treatment We Offer

Every recovery journey is different. That’s why treatment should be tailored to each individual’s needs. Here are the levels of care we offer:

Each option supports your loved one at a different stage of recovery, and many programs encourage family involvement as part of the process.

How to Talk to a Loved One About Addiction or Recovery

Conversations about addiction can be incredibly hard—but they are also incredibly important.

Before Treatment

Choose a calm, private time to talk
Avoid blame; speak with empathy and concern
Offer support, not ultimatums

During Treatment

Stay in touch through approved channels
Attend family therapy or education sessions, if available
Be patient—healing takes time

After Treatment

Celebrate progress, no matter how small
Set healthy boundaries
Continue offering emotional support while encouraging accountability

What to Bring to Treatment

Helping your loved one prepare for treatment can be an emotional but meaningful step.

Packing Checklist for Treatment

Consider helping them gather essentials like clothing, toiletries, important documents, and comfort items. Emotional preparation is just as important. Remind them that this is a courageous and hopeful beginning.

What to Bring to Treatment

Helping your loved one prepare for treatment can be an emotional but meaningful step.

Consider helping them gather essentials like clothing, toiletries, important documents, and comfort items. Emotional preparation is just as important. Remind them that this is a courageous and hopeful beginning.

Packing Checklist for Treatment

External Support Groups for Families

You don’t have to navigate this alone. Joining a peer-led support group gives you space to share, learn, and heal.

Al-Anon: For families and friends of people with alcohol use disorder
Nar-Anon: For families of individuals with drug use disorders
SMART Recovery Family & Friends: A science-based alternative

Many of these groups offer in-person and virtual meetings—whatever works best for your schedule and comfort level.

This place is so amazing I left here January 14th. And as I lay on my bed studying I am thinking about how they took me from a hopeless state of mind into the man I know I am today….

Demetrius J.

May 8, 2024

If one wants to recover, this is the way to do it. They’re the best program in our area . . The entire staff is lovely and very thorough regarding their respective jobs. All a person has to do is…

Richard D.

December 27, 2023

This is by far the best clinic I have been to. The staff is amazing and the facility is super clean. The process took about an hour and a half on a walk in right before closing but they didn’t…

Mr.

October 12, 2023

Thank God that there’s a program like this available because I don’t know what I would have done without it. The staff, the personnel, the doctors, the nurses. The counselors & everyone involved have my best interest at heart. And…

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August 8, 2023

I transferred here and I’m glad I did. I have always been treated with respect from everyone. Never had to wait long. My counselor is always there when I need her. The doctor is caring and listens to my needs….

Mary W.

April 21, 2023

This place has given me the ability to have a much better quality of life. Without it, I ‘m on a path of destruction. I see ppl come in and there lives are unmanageable. I see them again after 3…

Sandy W.

March 30, 2023

This place is exactly what was needed in our area. Everyone that works here makes you feel like you are right where you belong. This place will keep me on the right track and I’m so grateful for them!…

Monica P.

March 1, 2023

You are not alone. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, angry, hopeful, or scared—it’s okay. Supporting someone with addiction is incredibly difficult, but with the right resources and support systems, you can be a source of strength and healing.

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