Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 29, 2022Updated: July 29, 2022If you’re considering addiction treatment, you may be wondering, “What is family therapy?” and whether it’s right for you. Family therapy is a type of counseling that involves all members of a family unit, not just the individual with addiction.Whether…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed By Sharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 12, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022The family is one of the most fundamental support systems a person has. When a loved one struggles with addiction, the whole family is affected. If you’re considering treatment for your addiction, you…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 28, 2022Updated: May 12, 2022Today’s stressful world makes it hard for families to connect. Work, school, and social pressures often keep families apart. Addiction and mental health can make it hard for loved ones to understand each other and communicate. Unfortunately, addiction can cause…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 31, 2021Updated: August 18, 2021Often, when people are battling addiction, they aren’t fighting alone. There are family members and friends in the trenches with them, day in and day out. It’s very fortunate to be surrounded by people who care about you. However, when…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 14, 2021Updated: October 8, 2021Family therapy is an integral part of rehab for a reason. Before getting treatment, many people do not realize how addiction affects family and friends. They know that their substance use has consequences, but it is hard to realize just…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 28, 2021Updated: May 7, 2021Research shows that if a person is using drugs or alcohol, their condition impacts everyone around them. Unfortunately, in most cases, the people that your addiction most affects are your family members. As a result, family therapy is a critical…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 1, 2020Updated: May 7, 2021The United States government defines addiction as a chronic disease identified by seeking drugs and using them. The use is compulsive, or difficult to control, despite its devastating results. According to SAMHSA, over 164 million people used an illicit substance within…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 17, 2019Updated: April 27, 2022If you are a loved one of someone struggling with drug addiction, you often feel a range of emotions. You feel hurt and angry that they would lie to you and ignore your wishes. Then comes the worry and fear…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 13, 2019Updated: October 8, 2021There’s more to overcoming addiction than just helping yourself. In fact, addiction is something that affects not only you but also those closest to you. Thankfully, your loved ones can engage in family therapy activities to move past addiction.What Is…