Alcohol and Drug Dependencies
FAMILY RECOVERY ISSUES pp. 113 Addiction is a family “disease” All family members are affected During Recovery: Family balance/homeostasis shifts Unresolved conflicts may emerge Family members may feel threatened Sabotage may occur RULES IN A CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT FAMILY pp. 114 Keep Family Problem Secret Deny Role of Substance Abuse as Cause of Problems Don’t Talk, Don’t Trust, Don’t Feel Don’t Take Care of Own Needs Don’t Have Fun Don’t Rock the Boat – maintain homeostasis TYPICAL FAMILY MEMBERS WILL…pp124&112 There is an extensive list on p124 & 112 of typical behaviors of family members of an alcoholic/addict.