The Role of Family in Addiction Recovery

Written By Tim Tolleson

Introduction

Addiction is not just an individual struggle—it affects entire families. Spouses, parents, children, and siblings all feel the weight of worry, broken trust, and uncertainty. At Soar Counseling & Recovery in Dothan, AL, we believe recovery should include the whole family.

Founder Kim Hart, with more than 15 years of experience in treating opioid use disorder, has made it her life’s mission to help individuals and families find healing. Through faith-based counseling, evidence-based therapies, and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) with Subutex, Suboxone, Buprenorphine, or Sublocade, Soar helps families rebuild from addiction’s impact. We also provide Naltrexone tablets and Vivitrol injection for alcohol use disorder.

How Addiction Affects Families

When a loved one suffers from addiction, families often face:

  • Emotional stress and fear of the unknown

  • Broken trust due to secrecy and disappointment

  • Financial strain from addiction-related costs

  • Feeling disconnected from the person they love

Why Family Involvement Matters

Research shows recovery is stronger when families participate in treatment. At Soar, family and couples counseling help repair trust, open communication, and restore relationships strained by substance use. Kim believes that “addiction isolates, but recovery reconnects.”

Family Counseling at Soar Counseling

We provide:

  • Family therapy sessions to rebuild communication

  • Couples counseling to restore connection and trust

  • Parent/child counseling to heal broken bonds

  • Education about addiction and recovery

Whole-Person Healing

Recovery goes beyond stopping substance use—it involves restoring lives. That’s why Soar integrates:

  • Faith-based counseling

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction

  • Mental health support for depression, anxiety, and life transitions

Conclusion: Healing Together

Addiction doesn’t have to tear families apart. With faith, evidence-based care, and the compassionate guidance of Kim Hart and her team, families can heal together and grow stronger.

📍 Soar Counseling & Recovery
321 Westgate Parkway, Suite 4
Dothan, Alabama 36303

📞 (334) 677-SOAR
📧 soaraboveaddiction@gmail.com

✨ Healing is possible—together.

Tim Tolleson
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