Have you heard the phrase, addiction is a family disease? The ripple effects of someone’s struggles with a substance use disorder (SUD) reach every member of the immediate family, which can include biological and chosen family. Loving someone who has an addiction is painful and challenging for many reasons. It is easy to feel trapped […]
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You may have heard the phrase, “Addiction is a family disease.” This saying holds some truth, as the impact of addiction extends far beyond the person struggling, affecting their loved ones in profound ways. Families are torn apart for several reasons—including loss of trust, eroded communications, and the chronic stress and worry that family members
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Isolation and loneliness are common among people with substance use disorders (SUDs). People with an addiction often push their friends and family away. But if someone you love has made the monumental decision to enter rehab, they need your support now more than ever. Offering addiction recovery support starts with understanding why your loved one
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Recovering from addiction is a challenging and often isolating experience. For many, the road to recovery is made smoother with the support and involvement of family. At The Right Step Houston, we understand that family plays a crucial role in healing. Contact our team online or call 1.844.768.0169 to explore the importance of family support
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Toxic relationships can take many forms. Some involve physical harm, while others are cold or cruel, leaving you feeling battered. Often, toxicity can’t be resolved without a total commitment from both parties. The responsibility for the relationship shouldn’t fall on just one person. In families facing toxic dynamics, it is possible to rebuild healthy and
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Infidelity is the act of cheating on a spouse or romantic partner, but this isn’t necessarily limited to sexual activity. Some couples will choose to include emotional cheating as infidelity, but one thing isn’t open to debate: Addiction and infidelity make frequent bedfellows. Reach out to The Right Step Houston online today or call 1.844.768.0169
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If your loved one is living with addiction, it can be hard to wrap your head around their behavior. You may see how it affects your life and realize you’re also struggling to cope. If it’s time for addiction treatment, then it is time to explore the benefits of family therapy. A family therapy program
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Addiction seems like an individual problem, doesn’t it? Logic says that it’s one person’s issue to deal with because it’s that one person who has an addiction. It makes perfect sense on the surface, but if we dig a bit deeper into that individual’s life, personal connections, history, and circumstances, it becomes clear that addiction
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