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14 articles on family & support from our clinical team.
January 27, 2026
Recovery is rarely a solitary journey, and the home environment often determines the longevity of sobriety. Laguna View Detox explains how integrating family support helps families move from crisis to lasting resilience.
August 12, 2023
A compassionate, step-by-step guide for approaching and convincing a loved one struggling with addiction to enter rehab. Learn strategies for having the conversation, addressing fears, and offering unwavering support.
May 26, 2022
Worried that your husband or wife may be using drugs? This article outlines the behavioral, physical, and emotional signs a spouse may be abusing drugs, and how to help a loved one get the treatment they need.
March 4, 2022
If you suspect a loved one is abusing drugs, it is natural to want to help them get into rehab and recover. This guide covers the signs of drug abuse, how to talk to someone struggling with addiction, and how to convince them to seek treatment.
December 10, 2021
Many prescription drugs, including opioids, benzodiazepines, and stimulants, carry a serious risk of addiction. Learn to recognize the behavioral, psychological, and physical signs that a loved one may be abusing prescription drugs and how to help them get treatment.
September 13, 2021
Loving someone who refuses to admit they have a problem can be heartbreaking. This guide offers compassionate, practical strategies for talking to an addict in denial and guiding them toward treatment.
May 27, 2021
Watching a loved one change because of their addiction is heartbreaking, and getting them help can feel overwhelming. Learn the signs of drug abuse and how to have a loving, effective conversation that encourages your loved one to enter a drug rehab in California.
March 22, 2021
When a loved one enters recovery, families begin learning an entirely new vocabulary, from treatment levels to relationship terms like codependency and enabling. This guide explains what it means to be a codependent enabler and how to start breaking the cycle.
November 12, 2020
Deciding to get sober alongside your partner brings both real benefits and real drawbacks. This article weighs the pros and cons of attending couples' rehab together and how it can shape your recovery and your relationship.
July 13, 2020
Addiction is a family disease whose damaging effects reach far beyond the person using drugs or alcohol. Learn how it impacts loved ones and how families can find support and help.
May 20, 2020
If someone you love is struggling with addiction, one of the best things you can do is help them find treatment and find support for yourself. This guide explains addiction as a disease and offers practical ways to support a loved one before, during, and after recovery.
November 26, 2019
Many families choose the holidays as the time to stage an intervention for a loved one battling addiction. This article explains why the season's togetherness and momentum can help break through denial and get an addict the help they need.
November 6, 2019
An overview of couples rehab at Laguna View Detox — why treating intimate partners together can remove barriers to care, how couples-based therapy and aftercare work, and when treating a couple together is not advised.
October 22, 2019
Addiction affects everyone close to the person who is struggling, whether it's your child, parent, spouse, sibling, friend, or yourself. This guide explains how to recognize addiction and take the right steps toward professional treatment and recovery based on your relationship to the addicted individual.
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