Choosing to get treatment for your addiction is one of the hardest and bravest decisions a person can make. It’s saying you’re finally ready to move on with your life and get to a place of health and prosperity. On the road to recovery, one important decision many addicts have to make is whether or not to involve their family in their treatment.
The road to recovery is a very personal journey, but that doesn’t mean you can’t involve others to help. Whether you wish to do that, though, is entirely your choice. There’s no set way to achieve recovery, and there’s no set requirements for what you have to do in your family life in order to qualify for treatment.
Even so, it’s highly recommended that those undergoing treatment have a reliable support network in place for the worst times. While family may not qualify for everyone, if you feel that your family can fill this need for support, it could be highly beneficial to choose to do this.
Making the Decision
In the end, it will be up to you to choose who you involve in your treatment. While your family is a good choice for support, it is not the only one. It will be your choice as to how you advance along the path to recovery.
Maybe it’s out of shame, or maybe you don’t have a good relationship with them, or maybe they’ve somehow been enabling your behavior. Whatever the reason is, there is no requirement for having your family be your support network during treatment. Whether it will benefit or hinder your progress is up to you.
Regardless, though, rehab can definitely be a way to help you reconnect with family and mend familial relationships. Whether it’s before, during, or after treatment, many can benefit from reaching out to family for help and support, even those they have distanced themselves from in the past.
In the end, addiction is considered a family disease due to its impact on everyone within the addict’s family and social circle. If your family is willing to help, it might be worth it to consider letting them. The choice is yours to make, though.
If you or a loved one struggle with addiction and are ready to seek treatment, consider contacting Genesis House at 1-844-903-2111, or online through email at info@genesishouse.net.