At Ocean Hills Recovery, we understand the importance of family inclusion during the recovery process. Family addiction counseling can greatly benefit a family unit. It can strengthen bonds and help to re-establish meaningful connections. We believe in providing a solid overview of what addiction is, as well as how we treat it.

Additionally, we want to allow families to come together to support their loved ones undergoing substance use disorder treatment. Family programming is a tremendous benefit to anyone receiving drug or alcohol addiction treatment.

We’ve composed a letter to help everyone understand our philosophy on the families of alcoholics and those with addictions. Furthermore, the letter demonstrates how important their roles are in helping someone achieve lasting sobriety. Our philosophy informs our programming during family addiction counseling.

Letter From Our Staff at Ocean Hills Recovery

Dear Parents, Family, and Loved Ones,

Welcome to Ocean Hills Recovery. Our program is aimed at the families of alcoholics and addicts as the first step on a lifelong path of freedom from addiction. Addiction is not a moral issue, but a chronic, progressive, and potentially fatal disease from which there is no known cure. This disease can be brought into remission, however. It can be prevented from exacting the ultimate price–in the effects of alcoholism or addiction on the family. Our goal is to assist you and your loved one in understanding and arresting this illness. Family members of addicts and alcoholics deserve the best information available.

Addiction is a family disease. All those close to the addicted person suffer. As your loved one recovers, it is important that you begin the process of recovery, too. You and your family member are now members of a team designed to support you through this difficult time and your recovery is our highest priority. As an active member of this team, your efforts will play a major role in the support of your loved one and in the recovery of the entire family unit. Remember, no program can be effective if you do not become an active participant. It is up to you to do the work!

Families of alcoholics and addicts need support. Recovery can be a shock for both the addicted person and their family. Your addict has been numbing their body and their emotions for a long time. They may be extremely uncomfortable for their first few weeks as their feelings begin to resurface. Family members may feel the strain of this discomfort in their loved one’s voice when they speak to them on the phone. They may protest against the process and the program and may put pressure on their family members to “rescue” them. This is completely normal. It is important, at this point, that the family and staff work together. By backing up each other’s authority and position, we can work as a team to reassure the addict that the pain will pass.

Knowledge is power. We hope that you come to understand that addiction, like other chronic illnesses, is no respecter for social position, personal achievement, intelligence, health, strength, willpower, or any other factor. It manifests in all walks of life. You will find that the effects of alcoholism or addiction on the family are a widely shared experience. You are not alone!

Honesty is essential. We ask that you be open, honest, willing, and teachable and that you take direction so that you can grow along with your family member. Allow us to help you to learn a new way of living, to enrich your life and the life of your loved one. By learning to communicate thoughts and feelings, listening, asking questions, and following simple instructions, you will be able to reform your family and your life.

Understand the effects of alcoholism or addiction on the family. Our drug and alcohol rehab staff is here to help the family members of addicts and alcoholics. If there is anything you do not understand or if you need our help, please do not hesitate to ask.

With warm regards,

The staff of Ocean Hills Recovery

Family Involvement in Treatment Programming

Addiction doesn’t happen in a vacuum. In fact, it affects the family of the person with an addiction to drugs or alcohol. We recognize this and offer family addiction counseling that includes:

Romantic partners
Parents
Siblings
Children
Other relatives
Close friends

More progress is possible when everyone comes together to help someone they love to enter and stay in recovery. Each family member learns how to take responsibility for how they acted in the past. Then, they can make any necessary amends. Moreover, everyone learns how to communicate more effectively, strengthening the family as a whole. They learn how to break unhealthy cycles and establish positive ones.

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Ocean Hills Recovery is committed to helping people find freedom from addiction. Our facilities are comfortable and welcoming to keep you engaged and focused in the process of recovery. We also offer plenty of amenities to ease the treatment process throughout your stay with us. Contact us today to learn more about our admissions process.

In short, family involvement creates a team focused on recovery as a goal and encourages bonding. This helps the person in recovery feel they aren’t alone in healing. It also helps their families have a deeper level of understanding of their experience.

How Family Addiction Counseling Affects Treatment Outcomes

When one person in a close-knit group changes, it often affects others in the group. In the case of a person making positive, life-altering changes by becoming sober, the entire family unit can become stronger. All in all, family members who partake in family programming learn to anticipate and avoid potential triggers that may arise for their loved ones.

This results in the loved one often engaging in less combative behavior because everyone has learned better communication skills. Furthermore, if any co-dependent relationships existed, family members can learn to terminate them. Individuals who have loved ones who participate in family therapy report they often feel more inspired to stay in recovery.

Additionally, families benefit by understanding any accompanying mental disorders their addicted loved one—and sometimes other family members—endure. This is referred to as dual diagnosis. Knowing how to cope with addiction and mental health challenges increases everyone’s ability to support their loved ones.

Family Addiction Counseling in Orange County, CA

If you or someone you love suffers from the disease of addiction, it affects the entire family. Despite this, individuals who receive support from their families during the recovery process are less likely to relapse. Additionally, those battling addictions are more likely to embrace long-term recovery with family involvement and support.

Ocean Hills Recovery in Orange County can help people recover from addiction while incorporating family programming in treatment. Our compassionate staff helps everyone come together and build a healthier future as a family. We are here to help you heal.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does drug and alcohol rehab last?

The length of your stay at drug and alcohol rehab will vary for each person attending rehab and from treatment center to treatment center. Most inpatient programs are at least 30 days long; however, some programs may incorporate a shorter inpatient stay with a more extended outpatient stay. The best rehab centers will provide a more custom treatment plan for each person that takes into account the individual’s needs before determining the length of treatment. Ocean Hills Recovery offers a variety of options for addiction treatment. A typical stay at our inpatient drug and alcohol rehab programs last between 30 to 45 days.

Do I need inpatient or outpatient treatment?

Outpatient is an excellent option for people who are unable to take time away from work or their families while receiving addiction treatment. Inpatient treatment is an excellent option for people who can be away from their work or families for at least several weeks for treatment. We recommend that you contact a reliable treatment center, like Ocean Hills Recovery, for a complete assessment before you decide whether inpatient or outpatient treatment for addiction is best for you.

Should I get addiction treatment locally or away?

The answer to whether you should go away or stay local for addiction treatment is very individual. Many people need to get away from their everyday life for them to fully submerge themselves in their addiction recovery process. For these individuals, going to an out of state treatment center is the best option to be able to commit fully and concentrate on their recovery. For others, this is not an option because of work or family obligations.

What do I do if I don’t have insurance for drug rehab?

There are options for drug rehab, even if you don’t have insurance. When you decide to get help, the best thing to do is to find a treatment philosophy that you believe may help and contact them for assistance. Rehab professionals can help you determine if you have insurance coverage for addiction treatment, and what options are best for you. Many drug rehabs accept insurance but also have private pay, or financing options available. Contact our rehab admissions specialist today, and we can help you navigate insurance questions, payment options, and treatment plans.

How to find a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center?

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website is a great place to start when you are looking for a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. We recommend that you make a list of a few different centers to contact and speak with them to get a feel for their programs, therapies, and staff and find the center that you feel most comfortable with. Have a list of questions that you can ask each center to help you through the process. One of the most important questions to ask is if the rehab holds accreditation by CARF. Having a state license is no longer enough to ensure that a rehab center is reputable. If the rehab holds CARF accreditation, they have had to meet a more strict set of guidelines and procedures.

Do I need detox before addiction treatment?

Many people require detox to help manage withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs. There are several factors that we take into consideration to determine if you will need detox before addiction treatment. Our admissions professionals work with each person to obtain a thorough history of substance use and other medical conditions to help make the appropriate recommendations for care. You must give accurate information so that we can keep you as comfortable as possible if you are experiencing withdrawal symptoms. However, detox is only the first step in addiction recovery. For long-lasting addiction recovery, a person must deal with the underlying issues that lead to substance use in the first place. Contact us today for a confidential assessment.