Addiction & Al-Anon
Finding Hope Amid Addiction: Al-Anon from a Therapist's Perspective When asked for some blog topics, this particular topic came up a few times, so I decided to go ahead and tackle it. Many people suffer from addiction, particularly addition to substances. But we often forget about the friends and family members that are directly impacted by the addiction. Addiction is a disease that doesn’t just affect the individual—it impacts entire families and communities. For those who love someone struggling with addiction, the pain, confusion, and helplessness can feel overwhelming. Many family members find themselves asking, How can I help? How can I survive this? As a therapist, I’ve seen the profound toll addiction takes on loved ones. I've seen marriages on the brink of disaster. I've seen spouses and friends sobbing in pain and confusion when they are at their wits end, trying to help their loved one, but unable to do so. But I’ve also witness...
