Alcohol and drug dependency are family diseases, affecting the addict’s immediate family, friends and co-workers. People close to the client often demonstrate some of the same symptoms: denial, minimization, rationalization, isolation, withdrawal and anger.
Over the course of treatment, certain recurring themes and issues begin to emerge regarding the client’s family and his/her role in it. It is at that point that family members are asked to participate in the treatment plan. A trained, neutral third party can often help resolve conflicts and address even longstanding issues.
Conflict Resolution
Over the course of treatment, certain recurring themes and issues begin to emerge regarding the client’s family and his/her role in it. It is at that point that family members are asked to participate in the treatment plan. A trained, neutral third party can often help resolve conflicts and address even longstanding issues.
Defining Family Boundaries
Alcohol or chemical dependency is often at the root of family conflicts – conflicts between spouses or conflicts between adolescent children and parents. Working collaboratively, CDTA identifies the issues and sets standards for appropriate behavior that is acceptable to all parties. The goal is to change the patterns of behavior between family members that have been affected by addiction.
