A common misconception is that individuals who struggle with substance abuse are only affecting themselves with their using. However, children of alcoholic and drug addicted parents are often among those most impacted and the effects can be long lasting if they are not addressed through a therapeutic intervention. Ramifications of growing up in an alcoholic and or drug addicted home may include the following: distorted view of self and others, strained interpersonal relationships and issues with codependency, lack of healthy boundary and stress management techniques, and lack of self worth. ACOA Group Therapy Florida at Beachcomber provides a safe, structured space for adult children of alcoholics to heal and recover. Addressing these issues in treatment becomes necessary in order to gain a healthier outlook on life and learn positive coping skills to deal with everyday stressors. The group will allow individuals to process their experiences in a safe and supportive environment while gaining a better understanding of how their upbringings have impacted their lives and sobriety. It will also allow them to break the cycle of addiction and pass down healthier values and coping skills to their families.
Growing up in a household where alcoholism or drug addiction is prevalent increases the risk of a person developing a distorted view of themselves and others, strained interpersonal relationships, issues with codependency, a lack of appropriate boundary setting and stress management strategies, and a loss of self-worth.
It is vital to address these issues throughout treatment in order to acquire a more optimistic attitude on life and acquire the positive coping skills necessary to deal with the stressors that are encountered on a daily basis. Individuals will be able to obtain a better understanding of how their upbringings have impacted their lives and sobriety while processing their experiences in a setting that is both secure and supportive, thanks to the group that will be providing this opportunity. They will also be able to break the cycle of addiction in their families and pass on healthier values and better-coping abilities to the next generation as a result of this.