Families of Addicts

Families of Addicts – Families of Addicts – Building a Healthy Support System www.therecoveryplace.net (877) 912-7837 Families of addicts at The Recovery Place learn how to build a healthy support system that strengthens the recovery process. Help for families of drug addicts is important, since no member of the family is left untouched by the destructive addictive behavior. Family roles in addiction develop over many years. In order for the addicts to receive healthy support from the families, family focused therapies are crucial. Families of addicts learn to understand their roles, and are then able to more positively help their loved ones during the recovery process. Some members of our treatment team have experienced addictions first hand. Pamela, a lead clinician at The Recovery Place, has been clean for 21 years. Her empathy and understanding make her a powerful support for both addicts and the families of addicts.

Pa. Dept. of Public Welfare is due for a name change

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In the interest of "reforming welfare," DPW proposed installing copayments for families with children who have behavioral, mental or medical health problems. … Indeed, how are we going to truly improve and streamline the real cost-drivers in DPW …
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