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Coping With the Addiction of a Loved One
Coping with the addiction of a loved one is not easy. Family members, friends, romantic partners, and children of those living with a drug or alcohol use disorder often need support so that they are able to care for themselves and their mental health. Similarly, those in a place where they are hoping to get help for a loved one facing addiction might not know where to start. Outpatient LA is here to help. We have providers who know what it’s like to be in both your shoes and your loved ones’ shoes. This understanding can be critical for providing effective care.
How Does Addiction Affect Loved Ones?
First, how does addiction affect loved ones? Here are some common experiences among loved ones of those facing a drug or alcohol use disorder.
- Financial challenges. Substance abuse can cause serious financial challenges for individuals and families. Ultimately, drug and alcohol rehab is cost-effective, preventing further financial issues related to substance abuse.
- Stained relationships. One of the biggest challenges people tend to face when they have a loved one with addiction is the strain addiction can have on interpersonal relationships. You may notice personality changes in your loved ones, fight more often, grow less close, or have difficulty trusting them.
- Mental health. Loved ones often worry about the person in their life who is going through addiction. You may feel helpless or as though you do not know how to navigate certain situations with a loved one facing addiction. This may have a negative impact on your own mental health, creating a need for support.
- Impacts of addiction on children. If your loved one has children, issues with childcare, custody, or children’s emotional health may come up.
It is a well-known fact that substance use disorders can impact the entire family. Outpatient LA is here to help both your loved one and you. We work not just with the person facing addiction but also with their support system.
Coping With the Addiction of a Loved One
There is always a way out of addiction. Here are some of the ways Outpatient LA can help loved ones and families in coping with the addiction of a loved one. We welcome calls from family members and loved ones, so please feel free to contact Outpatient LA if you have any questions for our team.
Drug interventions can be very effective in creating change for people with addiction. When you work with a professional drug interventionist, they can help you stage a compassionate intervention for your loved ones. We welcome calls from family members and loved ones, so please feel free to contact Outpatient LA if you have any questions for our team. one. Ideally, drug interventions should be small, consisting of about five or six people to avoid overwhelming your loved one. Prior to the intervention, we can secure a treatment placement at Outpatient LA for your loved one. That way, a path to recovery will be ready and waiting for them at our center if they agree.
Family Therapy
If your loved one agrees to treatment, family therapy sessions can be included in their treatment plan at Outpatient LA. Family therapy can help you rebuild and restore the health of your relationship with your loved one, with sessions often focusing on things like communication, working through conflict, and supporting or understanding one another.
Education
Outpatient LA provides education on addiction for family members. We can help you expand your understanding of addiction and how it functions or navigate situations like setting boundaries with the person in your life who is experiencing addiction.
Community Resources for Loved Ones
The Los Angeles area has various support options for people facing addiction and their loved ones. Support group options for loved ones and families of those facing addiction, which you can find throughout the state of California and elsewhere, include Al-Anon and Nar-Anon Family Groups. Virtual and in-person meetings may be available.
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What to Expect During Your Loved One's Treatment at Outpatient LA
It’s normal to wonder what to expect during your loved one’s treatment at Outpatient LA. We take a modern, effective, and, most of all, human approach to addiction treatment. Even better, our programs are covered by most forms of insurance, which you can verify online or over the phone.
Our partial hospitalization program (PHP) in Los Angeles is a highly structured outpatient program that can act as an alternative to inpatient treatment. The PHP at Outpatient LA meets daily throughout the week, with a time commitment similar to that of a typical work or school schedule. Clients participate in groups, individual therapy, family therapy, and other activities, like support groups, for about 5-6 hours per day. Most clients stay in PHP for 2-3 weeks before transitioning into a lower level of care.
The intensive outpatient program (IOP) at outpatient LA has a lower time commitment than our PHP. Because of this, IOP can be an ideal choice for those who need to balance obligations like work or childcare with treatment and are ready to do so. It is possible to start treatment at Outpatient LA with IOP, but it is often used as part of a step-down approach for those who have already finished PHP.
Aftercare Planning
Before your loved one is done with treatment at Outpatient LA, we will help them make a custom aftercare plan. The aftercare planning process may involve participation in a standard outpatient program (which has a lower time commitment than IOP), job and education planning, referrals to local providers, like therapists, or something else.
Our luxury sober living home in Los Angeles provides additional support to those in our programs. Sober living can benefit those in recovery by providing increased accountability and community during the recovery process. If your loved one stays in sober living at Outpatient LA, they will have a 100% drug and alcohol-free space. Rules such as those prohibiting substances must be followed.
Contact Outpatient LA for Help Coping With a Loved One's Addiction
Outpatient LA is a premier outpatient drug and alcohol rehab in California. We offer everything from case management to career services and family support to help individuals and their loved ones heal from addiction. Contact Outpatient LA for help coping with a loved one’s addiction or to learn more about treatment today. Call our admissions line at (855) 719-2594 to get in touch.
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Our programs are compatible with most private insurance providers, and we also offer competitive self-pay rates. Our professional admissions staff will work hard to maximize your insurance benefits so you can focus on your recovery – not your insurance. Verify your benefits now to get started!
