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THORPE RECOVERY CENTRE WINTER 2015 In This Issue Addiction destroys families as much as it destroys individuals. Living with an addict is both heartbreaking and exhausting. Family members are torn between how to help the addict and how to avoid being sucked into the addict’s world. 4 5 Beginning the Family Healing At Thorpe Recovery Centre, we understand that addiction is a family disease. We offer a 4 day Family Program to help families better understand addiction and how to begin their own recovery. You Don’t Have to Do This Alone Addiction obliterates families. It shakes the very ground of all that we know and trust. Whether it is a spouse, parent, child or sibling addiction in the family affects everyone. Remember the Three C’s of dealing with an addict: • You didn’t CAUSE the addiction. • You can’t CONTROL the addiction. • You can’t CURE the addiction. 10 12 Dad’s An Addict...Mom’s Going to Rehab Some dif cult questions that you may need to answer for your children. One Family’s Story When you hold your child in your arms for the very rst time, you never envision an addict. One families journey and how the TRC Family Program changed their lives. If you would like to receive this publication on a regular basis please contact: Pat Henry path@thorperecoverycentre.org RECOVERY Thorpe Recovery Centre P.O. Box 291 Blackfoot, Alberta T0B 0L0 www.thorperecoverycentre.org PH: 780.875.8890 16 20 The Cost of Addiction on <strong>Families</strong> Addiction costs are insidious, often creeping into a person’s nances without notice. The Impact of Addiction on Intimacy One of the earliest casualties from substance abuse is intimacy. With the obsession of substances there is no room in their lives for anyone else. In Our Next Issue: Spring 2015 • TRC - Celebrating 40 years of Recovery • The Stigma of Addiction & Mental Illness • Stories of Recovery 2
THORPE RECOVERY CENTRE WINTER 2015 Mrs. Teressa Krueckl Executive Director Thorpe Recovery Centre When a client comes into the Thorpe Recovery Centre they are looking for a safe place where they can begin to understand the disease of addiction and make those rst steps toward living life in sobriety. But, what about the loved ones who are left at home feeling defeated? In many cases the spouses, partners, and children of an addict feel like walking away is the best solution because they are lost in understanding addiction and how they can support their loved one in recovery upon his/her return home. At Thorpe Recovery Centre, we strive to educate and include a client’s family as much as possible—with respect to privacy legislation and the client’s wishes. One of the best ways for a family to learn about addiction and recovery is to attend our four day Family Program Workshop. This workshop is held monthly, depending on attendance, and educates adult family members how to rebuild relationships, set appropriate boundaries, communicate effectively, and grow in recovery with their loved one. Although the program is designed for family members of an addict, it is also valuable education for close friends, and professionals in social services. In addition to our programming, we recommend family members attend Al-Anon Family Group Meetings for external support. Please contact our of ce for a list of meetings in the Lloydminster area, or your local addiction service centre for a listing in your community. An addict should not go through recovery alone; neither should his/ her family. Thorpe Recovery Centre provides holistic addiction treatment services to ensure the road to recovery is informed and built with a strong foundation. If you, or someone you know, would bene t from our programming please phone our main of ce or use our contact form on our website; in both cases, your information will be kept con dential. I hope you enjoy this edition of RECOVERY as much as we enjoy sharing the information. Recovery, Growth & New Life Thorpe Recovery Centre offers a large scope of treatment opportunities for those struggling with addiction, their families and loved ones. 40 years of Overcoming Addiction to Improve Lives 2015. • Medically Supported Detox Unit • Client Assessments • Residential Program (42 - 90 day programs) • Specialty Outpatient Groups • Refresher Program • Family Program Telephone: 780.875.8890 Toll Free: 1.877.780.875.8890 info@thorperecoverycentre.org www.thorperecoverycentre.org Thorpe Recovery Centre Overcoming Addiction to Improve Lives 3
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