Repairing the Damage Addiction Has Done to Family and Friends

Addiction is a Family Disease Addiction is a destructive disease that can leave many things damaged along its path. Aside from health and behavioral issues, relationships are something that can become negatively affected by an addiction. Understanding that addiction is a family disease is an important first step in repairing the damage addiction has done, whether you are the person suffering from addiction or not. Understanding the Damage Addiction Has Caused If you are suffering from an addiction, it takes much more than sobriety on your part to repair relationships with loved ones. When seeking to repair these important relationships, it’s vital that you understand exactly what damages have been caused. This can be worked through during your treatment program, including family therapy and listening intently to what they have to say. Secrecy One of the biggest hallmarks of addiction is hiding your use from the important people in your life. You may have isolated yourself from your family, or have lied about where you’re going or who you’re with. You may have also lied about why you are acting a different, or whether or not you were high at a certain time. This constant secrecy can lead to your family suffering from issues with fear, anger and resentment. Trust When someone is suffering from an addiction, they tend to be dishonest in many ways. People may steal from friends and family in order to pay for their addiction, or borrow money that they do not intend on repayi...
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