Drug Rehab with a Family Program

Alcohol and drug addiction becomes very personal when it is someone that we love who is suffering. It can become a struggle as we want to do what is best for our loved one, but don't know how to go about it. An alcohol and drug rehab program is the answer for those of our family members who are struggling. Cirque Lodge is a leading addiction treatment facility in Sundance Utah. We are dedicated to treating both individuals and their families for alcoholism and drug addiction problems. For more information on our alcohol and drug rehab program, call anytime at 1-877-99-REHAB.

Cirque Lodge uses a number of treatment modalities to address the disease of addiction. One of the treatments that we are known for is our family program. As a part of personalized treatment, a portion of the addiction treatment experience involves a week long focus on assisting the family through the recovery process. It gives family members a chance to see with their own eyes how their loved one is doing in rehab. It also gives the family a number of insights into many of the elements of the Cirque Lodge alcohol and drug rehab program. It is a unique, but highly effective drug rehab and addiction program.

Family Week in Drug Rehab

Family week takes place every three weeks of the treatment cycle. This allows each Cirque Lodge resident in a long term drug rehab program, a chance to be in the family program with loved ones during their stay. Residents are encouraged to invite their family members to take part in this special week. The program runs Tuesday through Friday, and consists of a number of therapies and activities. This includes a number of the enjoyable experiential activities around the addiction treatment facility. Breakfast and Lunch are provided by the Cirque Lodge chefs.

Addiction has far reaching affects. Family members can also be suffering from their loved ones behavior. This can make home life an absolute struggle. Part of Family Week is to assist the family through this. They can see the changes in their loved one, and how treatment has helped them so far. A number of programs are used to educate the family, as well as therapy to address some of the personal family issues that may be a part of the addiction problem. Through this process the family can grow stronger with healing and support.

Educational Aspects to the Family Program

There can be many misunderstandings when it comes to addiction. Family members can see alcohol and drug addiction as a problem, but not understand what the make up of addiction is about. Part of family week is to educate the family on the nature of addiction. Lectures are provided that discusses the concepts of addiction. This helps families better understand what addiction is, as well as how it affects their loved one. There are also programs that discuss many of the behaviors addiction. Family members learn about enabling, and what they can do to avoid enabling within the home.

The family also plays a very important role in the recovery process. Family members who take an active role in this process can be an invaluable support for continued sobriety. A part of family week is an explanation of the recovery process, as well as a lecture on the importance of aftercare programs. Family members learn about vital aftercare elements needed for their loved one. When they have completed the drug rehab program, effective aftercare groups, 12-step meetings, and private therapy provides the required care and support. Recovery is a little easier when you don't have to go it alone.

Family Therapy in a Drug Rehab Program

Family members can be suffering inside when it comes to their loved one's addiction. It can be difficult to express the trauma that the alcohol and drug abuse has caused. Similarly, the loved one in the drug rehab program can also be struggling with things. Many of the underlying problems that have led to addiction can be traced to family problems. Therapy is provided to open the lines of communication that have been shut by addiction. Family systems therapy gives the family a chance to discuss the problems, as well as receive counsel on methods for dealing with them.

A unique therapy for children comes from Cirque Lodge's sand tray room. This room is filled floor to ceiling with a number of toys, models, dolls, and trinkets. Children can not put into words how they feel about addiction problems. However, they can select their feelings in a particular toy. It can be sobering to a parent in the adult drug rehab program to see that their children think they are a dragon or some other monster when they are drinking or using. The sand tray room is used in a number of ways for helping children deal with alcoholism and drug addiction in their parents.

The family program can help the family in the healing process. It gives the family a chance to let go of things in the past and focus on a day to day positive outlook. Typically the feelings of the family putting their loved one into a drug rehab program leaves the addict/alcoholic feeling resentful. How different it is when they come to family week and to see their loved one happy and recovering.

For more information about the Cirque Lodge, drug rehab recovery programs, alcohol rehab, or other substance abuse programs, please see our main drug rehab program page.