Nar-Anon Approach To Addiction

Introduction

This paper highlights the important role of families within the addiction system. It documents the experiences of families, describes the critical role they play and the barriers they must overcome. Family and friends often experience a high level of blame or disgrace about the addicts conduct and feel that the continuation of the dependence is by one means or another their fault. An intervention can be the first step in the overall treatment experience. Approaches to intervention may vary according to the severity of the problem, the addict’s readiness to change and the danger to the family systems.

Intervention approaches for addictive families

Addiction is frequently delineated as a family sickness because of the impacts the

Al-non is for families or friends whose lives have been affected by an alcoholic. Al-Anon’s focus is intended to help families understand their loved one’s problem with alcohol. Nar-Anon is directed at families who deal with love ones who are addicts and have a feeling of desperation concerning the addicts problem. Nar-Anon program enables families to re-establish a relationship with a loved one who has experienced the challenge of living with a drug addiction. Attending Nar-Anon or Al-Anon can will provide families with the opportunity to learn about addiction as a disease and aid in overcoming the barriers associated with the

The term “addict” has itself become derogatory and frames the issue in a especially negative manner. The stigma, intolerance and a lack of understanding amidst family members will oftentimes lead to the concealment of a loved one's dipsomania or drug addiction. The families narrow-mindedness, shame or rejection of the addicts problems may lead families to separate, forcing each member of the family unit to confront these issues in isolation. Moreover, the families refusal to educate themselves on what causes addiction can lead to conflict or engagement of actions and behavior that result in increased antagonism of the addict. Lastly, exposing the addict to situation where they will feel tempted to use drugs or drink to “escape” through the use of disparaging comments and personal