This Episode explores the value of Family engagement within the SUD Therapeutic and Recovery process. Several articles are sited, along with some valuable resources available to assist you in your Recovery Journey.  As always, joining a 12 Step Program is recommended and...yes...make sure you are working with a Licensed Therapist and/or a Licensed Therapeutic Team experienced in SUD and Substance Recovery. You're not alone! 

1) Fellowship definition, according to Miriam Webster, "community of interest, activity, feeling, or experience"
2) American Academy of Pediatrics, SUPPLEMENT ARTICLE: Engaging the Family in the Care of Young Adults With Substance Use Disorders
3) Addiction Medicine Journal, To Improve Substance Use Disorder Prevention, Treatment and Recovery: Engage the Family (access may require a subscription)
4) Recovery Definition of CRAFT
5) Recovery Research Institute, Family and Friends Matter in Recovery
6) Faces and Voices of Recovery organization website
7) Life in Recovery Survey
8) Association of Recovery in Higher Education
9) Measuring capital in active addiction and recovery: the development of the strengths and barriers recovery scale (SABRS)
10) Virtual Recovery Programs and Recovery Resources and Support

Thank you for listening and please visit www.siblinghoodofrecovery.com for free resources, links to organizations, groups and individuals who can offer help in the Journey of Recovery towards healing from substance use disorders. If you like this Podcast, please leave a rating on wherever you're listening. It will help to get the word out.

If there is one message I can leave you with, the best you can offer your loved one battling addiction is love and a healthier you.

Walk gently, my friend.