Twenty years ago I worked for a Drug Rehab that interviewed the whole family prior to admitting the patient. The message being conveyed was the entire family is adversely impacted by the addicts’ behavior even if the identified patient no longer lives with the family. That Treatment Center was ahead of its time with its strong focus on the family just as the Florida Christian Drug Rehab in Jacksonville leads the way today with their family program.
The family therapist at our Florida Christian Drug Rehab has studied with Pia Mellody and John Bradshaw, leaders in the field and experts in co-dependency, conflict resolution and setting boundaries. Addiction Treatment is not complete without addressing resentments held as a result of growing up in a dysfunctional family.
When a patient is admitted to our Florida Christian Drug Rehab the staff will make every effort to engage the family in our week long family program. The family actually comes into treatment with their loved one and participates in the clinical process. The goal is to repair or at lest have all involved accept existing issues and work towards resolution. If you are considering a Drug Rehab Center, come to one with a good family program.