Tag: family recovery

How Family Members Can Support Themselves Through A Loved One’s Addiction

December 27, 2019 Avalon Malibu Recovery Treatment

While the topic of addiction tends to revolve around loved ones who are battling with this dangerous disease, families have a foundation that can be significantly disrupted when a loved one is involved. Personally, family members tend to experience a… Read More ›

The Role of Family Therapy in Recovery

November 16, 2017 Avalon Malibu Relationships Recovery

Addiction and mental illness doesn’t just affect the person who has it – it effects all friends and loved ones, those who are close to the person. Treatment for recovery is critical, but many times friends and family need to… Read More ›

Should I Go To Al-Anon As The Family Member Of An Alcoholic?

February 24, 2017 Avalon Malibu Treatment Recovery Addiction

Alcoholism is often called a family disease. When a loved one develops a chemical dependency on alcohol, everyone around them is effected. Often, the alcoholic is unaware of how their drinking problem affects other people. After all, as they will… Read More ›