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Bordered by several major Arizona cities -- Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler and Mesa --
Tempe is a hub of culture and economic activity in the state. Getting help from Tempe drug rehab experts isn't hard when you're ready to make the effort to change. But change often comes with a price, like losing friends, a marriage or a home.
Staying clean and sober after you leave a recovery program may be one of the greatest challenges of your life.
A Guide to Enrolling Into a Rehab Program
Drug and alcohol abuse can take a severe toll on a family.
Addictive behavior, by its nature, sets up a pattern of distrust as the addict lies, cheats or steals in order to pursue his drug of choice. Under the influence of drugs and alcohol, parents can be physically, emotionally and verbally abusive to spouses and children. In many cases, the addict first enrolls in a Tempe drug treatment center as a result of a family intervention.
But completing a rehabilitation program can't instantly repair the damage caused by years of substance abuse. In fact, many divorces take place during the recovery period, when spouses feel that they no longer have to act as the caretaker for an addicted husband or wife. Some spouses take advantage of the rehabilitation period to get their children out of the home and initiate a separation in order to avoid further violence. Dealing with the emotional challenges of the post-rehab period may be one of the most difficult phases of the recovery process.
How Does Addiction Affect Children?
According to the Center on Addiction and the Family, the risk of alcoholism and addiction among the children of addicts is up to four times higher than the general population.
Children who grow up in homes with an addicted parent:
- Have a higher risk of exposure to domestic violence and sexual abuse
- May become socially isolated because they fear exposing family problems to their friends
- Are at risk for developing mental disorders like depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety
- May develop low self-esteem and blame themselves for their parents' substance abuse
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When you leave a Tempe treatment center, the journey to long-term sobriety is just beginning. Over the years, you'll face many stressful situations, such as divorce, the death of a loved one or sudden unemployment. Learning how to react to these situations without turning back to drugs or alcohol will make you a stronger, more resilient person.
Call us to find addiction resources that can help you start your search for personal strength in recovery.