There are a number of community resources that can help those who are being affected by their loved one’s struggle with addiction. Traditional supports include Al-Anon for families impacted by another person’s alcoholism, Nar-Anon for families impacted by drug addiction, and Gam-Anon for families impacted by problem gambling. Many inpatient facilities also offer family counseling sessions as part of the treatment plan.
If your family member is also a UFT member, short-term counseling is also available through MAP. Please email MAPrecovery [at] uft [dot] org (MAPrecovery[at]uft[dot]org) or call 212-701-9620 for more information.