20 Questions for Family Members

1.    Do you lose sleep because of a loved ones' problem with alcohol or drugs?

2.    Do your thoughts revolve around the problems of drinking or drug use?

3.    Do you make him/her promise to do things s/he may not be able to keep?

4.    Do you make threats you don't follow through on?

5.    Do you at times love, and at times hate, the loved one for drinking or using drugs?

6.    Do you mark, hide, dilute and/or empty out alcohol or dispose of their drugs?

7.    Do you believe everything will be all right if your loved one quit or cut down?

8.    Do you feel alone, fearful, or anxious a lot of the time?

9.    Are you beginning to dislike yourself or are you losing self-respect?

10.  Do you sometimes question the accuracy of your thinking or your sanity?

11.  Do you feel responsible or guilty for the drinker's actions?

12.  Do you try to conceal, deny, or protect the person using drugs or alcohol?

13. Have you kept to yourself, or out of public situations, because of being embarassed about the things the person has done or will do while under the influence of alcohol or drugs?

14. Have you taken over responsibilities your family member would ordinarily do?

15. Do you feel responsible for all the family affairs, including bills and finances?

16. Do you feel the need to justify or rationalize your actions?

17. Do you feel smug or self-righteous compared to the person who uses alcohol/drugs?

18. Do the children take sides?

19. Do the kids sometimes wonder why you can't control the other's drinking or using?

20. Do the kids excuse the intoxicated person because they know his/her actions are because of alcohol or drugs, but then wonder what is wrong with you?

These are some of the things that occur in a family where an addiction exists.

 

Lasting Recovery will help families understand their loved one's affliction.

 

Families of clients who attend Lasting Recovery's Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) are invited to attend the Family Education Program weekly on Saturdays 10 am - 12:00 pm.

 

Click here for the contact page to help yourself or your loved one begin treatment.

 

At Lasting Recovery, we understand the problems caused by alcohol and drug use. Our licensed clinical staff has been helping individuals achieve long term sobriety for over twenty years. If you or a loved one is struggling with alcohol or drugs, there is hope. You can live a life free of chemical dependency and mend your emotional, financial and legal challenges.

 

Lasting Recovery is an affordable, individualized and holistic program developed for individuals with drug and alcohol issues as well as co-occurring depression, ADD or ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, or anxiety. We offer a compassionate, safe place to heal the mind, body and spirit. We help clients reclaim their health, rebuild self-esteem and develop relapse prevention skills.

 

Each individual's situation is unique so we respect the need for an individualized treatment plan. Our Intensive Outpatient Program provides group and individual counseling sessions. Program length is 10-26 weeks, depending upon the client's needs. Our Aftercare group meets weekly and clients may attend for up to a year following treatment.