Addiction can tear families apart.  It can lead to broken homes, abuse and theft.  How to approach a loved one who is addicted is a tough situation.  In some cases, the person may be a spouse, parent, sibling, or teen.  This greatly affects the dynamics of the relationship.  However, it is important to deal with the situation.

The article, “Dealing with a Loved One’s Addiction” from Island Now, looks at some important aspects of dealing with a loved one who is facing addiction.  The article states,

“Addiction can be a challenging condition to deal with, especially when it concerns a loved one. The addiction process is gradual, so family members or friends rarely recognize it till it’s too late. In most cases, they subconsciously adapt to these changes till the addicted individual begins to exhibit extreme behaviors.”

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Please also review AIHCP’s Substance Abuse Consulting program and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.  The program is online and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in Substance Abuse Counseling.