Lesson 30: Family and Addiction: Slide  40

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Your Family And Relapse Prevention

  • Research findings suggest that involving supportive family members contributes to a better outcome
  • By engaging your family members in your relapse prevention plan, bonds can be strengthened and they can develop an understanding of addiction and relapse prevention
  • Your family can also develop behaviours that support you as well as help them more effectively manage their own feelings and behaviours

Notes:

Boudreau, Richard J. Addiction and the Family From: Alcohol and Drug Problems: A Practical Guide for Counselors. Howard, Harrison, Carver, and Lightfoot (Eds.) Toronto: Addiction Research Foundation, 1993. Pp. 333-340

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