Sometimes in drug and alcohol rehab it seems like the whole family needs to change and heal. Drug and alcohol addiction affects everyone in the immediate family. It is impossible not to be affected by drug and alcohol abuse. Distrust and anger always follow family members where there is a long standing addiction. Communication dries up. Sometimes the same arguements are repeated over and over, with no resolution, and no progress.

If you have a family member in rehab, you may want to take some time while they are working on their addiction to learn some new skills of your own. Find ways to deal with stress in your own life. Find new a creative ways to discuss feelings and emotions in a non-threatening manner. Find ways to put back in boundaries that may have been broken or damaged in the past. Be clear about the relationship you want to have when your loved one returns. Be clear about the type and quantity of support you wish to give in the future. While someone is in a drug and alcohol rehab program is a great time to do a little family rehab. That way everyone wins.

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