Advice for Family & Friends

If you are the family member of the ‘addict’ or ‘alcoholic’ it can be incredibly painful to watch your loved one slowly destroy the family and often kill themselves. As you have probably discovered there is a lack of information and a lack of support for you. There are many different opinions as to what the best course of action is. Here is a list of suggestions:

• Maintain your boundaries. Remember that you are also an important person who deserves love and respect.
• Do not neglect yourself or allow yourself to be treated like a doormat.
• Do not make hollow threats. It is important that you stick to your word.
• Do not lecture or bring up the past. There is no benefit.
• Encourage all attempts to seek help.

At The Providence Projects, family therapy is an intrinsic part of the treatment programme. We actively encourage family members to get involved as research clearly demonstrates family involvement improves the chance of success. To find out more about our family interventions or to simply speak to a professional to find out what your options are, please contact us and speak with one of our fully trained therapists on 0800 9550945 or alternatively Call back request form and one of our advisors will get back to you as soon as possible.