For some, family is a resource unlike any other. However, having a healthy family takes work, commitment, and dedication. As a result, tensions are bound to arise. Siblings bicker, couples fight, loved ones are lost, and mistakes are made. But for most, even in the most pressing circumstances, there remains an unexplainable drive to stick…
Drug addiction affects more than just the individual who is doing drugs. It impacts their family, loved ones, and the community. When someone becomes addicted to drugs, they often isolate themselves from others because of their drug activity. This puts a wedge between them and their family and impacts your relationships. Family therapy, with its…
While having a family is an adventure, that does not mean it is always a fun adventure. Anyone who has fought with their sibling, parent, or child knows that a significant aspect of being a part of a family is working through the problems that family members have with one another. However, the answers to…
How are addiction and family issues tied together? When someone struggles with substance use, does the problem affect their loved ones? Yes, it does. Most users have family members who deeply care about them. The struggle with addiction, therefore, impacts them, too. Thus, the right treatment program gives everyone in the family the chance to…
Family support is crucial to successful addiction recovery. Unfortunately, addiction can negatively affect home life, relationships, and communication. Similarly, dysfunctional relationships at home can impact addiction. Family therapy is one way for people to reconnect, establish new dynamics, and heal together. If your family is struggling, the Santé Center for Healing can help. With inpatient…
You or someone you care about may get a recommendation from medical professionals to try a family therapy program. But you may be wondering, “What is family therapy?” Family therapy is a type of treatment that’s designed to help with issues that specifically affect family functioning and communication. Targeting these issues may improve the mental…
It’s no secret that mental health treatment can help people with mental health issues. But what about family therapy? More than helping people with family issues, it can help entire family units to function more effectively by improving communication and conflict habits. Many family therapy activities for relationship-building are also ideal additions to other treatment…
What’s the best way to talk to loved ones about binge drinking? There was only one “best way” to talk about binge drinking. Every person is different, and every family has different dynamics. It’s not easy, and as parents, none of us probably feel ready to have the conversation. Binge drinking has, unfortunately, become a…
Each family member and friend of an addicted person has a unique relationship with drug or alcohol addiction, emotionally and behaviorally. Treating only the individual in active addiction has limited effectiveness. Santé walks alongside family and friends, recognizing the devastating impact substance use disorders have on everyone involved. We work on engaging family and friends…
With the rising drug epidemic in the United States, many families and loved ones struggling with addiction are also suffering from the consequences and pain of drug addiction. People close to those dealing with addiction disease often feel helpless and hopeless when it comes to getting help for those they care for. In these situations,…