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Fa m i ly R en ewa l P ro g r a m

DISCOVER RECOVERY
A Program for Family Recovery
Las Vegas Recovery Center (LVRC) is committed
to providing dignified and effective treatment of
addiction for individuals and their families. We know
the support of family and friends plays a significant role
in the treatment process. It is our goal to have each and
every client, along with his or her family members,
leave our centers with a successful treatment experience,
which includes education and tools to use while
navigating through life’s many challenges. Together
we can achieve real recovery results that will not only
help individuals find freedom from active addiction,
but show them and their families how to rebuild
their lives and stay on the road of recovery.

Accredited by The Joint Commission

 LAS VEGAS RECOVERY CENTER


ADDICTION & treatment

What Happens at the Family Renewal


Program ?
Our specially-designed Family Renewal Program helps family
members start on their own journey of discovery and recovery.
The intensive four-day workshop begins with a welcome session
that highlights the topics to be covered. Each day lectures are
presented by our team of addiction experts and are followed by
process groups that allow family members to discuss their
personal concerns, as well as ask questions about the subjects
presented. These educational lectures are interactive and family
participation is strongly encouraged. Family members will learn
how to identify issues and receive support so that they too can
begin their own recovery process. In addition to our intensive
four-day workshop, we offer a weekly family support group.

We know that having a family member enter treatment is


extremely stressful, but we are here to assist you while your
family member is in treatment and after he or she returns home.
You are not alone. Our family program can help you learn skills to
start the healing process and begin to live and enjoy life free
from the confines of addiction.

Our highly qualified team of addiction and family professionals


include Rob Hunter, Ph.D., Consultant, Psychological Services;
M e l Po hl, MD, FASAM, Medical Director of LVRC;
Claudia Black, Ph.D., Senior Clinical & Family Services Advisor

FA M I LY R E N E W A L P R O G R A M 
for LVRC; Frank Szabo, LADC,
Senior Vice President of Clinical
Services for LVRC; and Hortensia
DeJesus, CADC-I.

What Is Addiction ?
The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as
“a primary, chronic, neurobiological disease, i.e., a brain
disease; with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors
influencing its development and manifestations.” Addiction is a
progressive disease and is potentially fatal, if left untreated.

Whether a loved one is using alcohol, prescription drugs, or


street drugs, we refer to the addictive use of substances as the
disease of addiction. The destructive force of this disease not
only incapacitates the individual who has addiction problems,
but often destroys the most important interpersonal relationship
one can have—the family. Anyone who has a loved one suffering
from this disease and/or drug dependence may know the fear,
anxiety, embarrassment, shame, and anger it can cause. In
other words, families get sick along with the addicted person.
Watching a loved one in the grip of addiction can be agonizing
and can leave family members feeling confused. But there is
hope, and recovery is possible. For treatment to be successful—
whether for the addict or family—it is helpful to understand the
many aspects of addiction.

Addiction is a family disease with many dynamics. The family


dynamics of addiction can be painful, and if not addressed, may
make the recovery process difficult for the whole
family. Addiction can be as painful for the
family as it is for the addict. No one
wants a loved one to be sick,
and many addicts use for years
before the family is aware of it.


Watching a loved one in the grip of
addiction can be agonizing and can leave
family members feeling confused.
But there is hope, and recovery is possible.

Addiction is the only disease that convinces the individual that


he or she does not have it. Addiction is the only disease that
also may convince the family their loved one does not have it! At
LVRC, we understand these dynamics and understand how hard it
may be for the family to comprehend this basic truth: As the
addict becomes sicker with addiction or drug dependence, so
do family members.

The addictive use of substances does not happen overnight,


and over time the consequences of using addictively affect the
individual and the family physically, mentally, emotionally, and
socially. Addiction is a primary disease with many manifestations
that are not all drug-related. Many addicts develop a pattern
of behaviors and thought processes that are all part of the
disease—obsession, compulsion, self-centeredness, minimization,
rationalization, and denial. Once locked in this downward spiral,
the individual experiences endless bouts of self-hatred, self-
destruction, remorse, guilt, and shame.

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What Can the Family Do?
The disease of addiction can be treated. To start with, it will be
helpful for the family to stop thinking of a loved one as weak or
immoral or lacking willpower. Addiction is not about willpower
or morality. The addicted family member is sick and needs to be
treated so that he or she can start to heal. Looking at addiction as
a disease may conflict with some of the beliefs many families
hold; however, our goal is to help families understand as much as
possible about these concepts.

Family members may experience


feelings of helplessness, anger,
frustration, and depression. The
more helpless a person feels, the
more he or she will struggle to
control, dominate, or manipulate
others. Often the misguided efforts
of others to be helpful only make
the situation worse. This is common to both the addict and
family members. In order to survive the chaos and unpredictability,
family members often adopt certain coping skills that do not
serve them well. Family discord then becomes a major source
of stress for everyone involved. Patience and understanding are
essential. The habits families have become accustomed to can
be broken, but it takes time.

We help family members start their own


recovery journey so that all involved will
have a successful treatment experience.
We understand there is much to deal with as a loved one and his
or her family begins to tackle the damage caused by this disease.
The Family Renewal Program at Las Vegas Recovery Center can
help family members start their own recovery journey so that all
involved will have a successful treatment experience.

Treatment Is Only the First Step to Recovery


Having an addicted or drug dependent individual enter treatment
can be a frightening and confusing time for the whole family.
Family members may experience a sense of relief because their
loved one is getting help, but then may feel abandoned and lost
because they are hurting too. This is why LVRC is so committed to
treating family members, as well as the client who enters
our program.

 LAS VEGAS RECOVERY CENTER


OUR STAFF OF EXPERTS

compassionate and confidential care


Las Vegas Recovery Center’s staff is licensed and credentialed
by the State of Nevada and consists of
• Board-Certified Physicians

• Licensed Clinical Psychologists

• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors

• Licensed Gambling Counselor

• Physician Assistant

• Registered Nurses

• Licensed Practical Nurses

• Certified Registered Dietician


• Kinesiologist
If you feel your loved one is suffering from the disease of
addiction or drug dependence, please call to speak with one
of our addiction specialists. We are here to help your loved
one and you find recovery and get back on the road to health.
A dedicated staff member is available twenty-four hours a day,
seven days a week. For more information about our family
weekend, our weekly family support group, and/or to speak
with one of our Addiction Specialists, call 702-515-1374 or
800-790-0091.

FA M I LY R E N E W A L P R O G R A M 
3371 North Buffalo Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89129
800.790.0091 24/7 ADMISSIONS
contactus@lasvegasrecovery.com
www.lasvegasrecovery.com
© 2009 Central Recovery Treatment. Subjects represented are models. CRT, LVRC,
CRLV, CRH, and Recovery Properties are trademarks of Central Recovery Treatment.

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