DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – When it comes to treating people with drug and alcohol problems, rehabilitation centers must also help the family members.
Dr. Harold Urschel with Enterhealth says family members of addicts can eventually suffer from their own mental challenges.
“The science says you’ve got to focus on the family too because they are on this roller coaster of anger and guilt and shame,” said Dr. Urschel.
He says they will reach out directly to family members when treating patients who suffer from addiction.
Family members must deal with a range of feelings including hopelessness.
September is National Recovery Month.
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