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The Family Disease: Trea/ng the Family Members Impacted by a Loved Ones Substance Use Disorder Presented by Megan Keller, MS, MAADC II FIRST CALL Our Mission To reduce the impact of alcohol, drugs and other addic5ons by providing
Presented by Megan Keller, MS, MAADC II
To reduce the impact of alcohol, drugs and other addic5ons by
providing quality services to individuals, families and the community.
– Assessment & Referral – Family and Educa?on Services – Preven?on
– (816) 361-5900 – www.firstcallkc.org
– life-threatening, – primary (has symptoms), – chronic (is ongoing), – progressive (does not get beSer), – Treatable, but not curable, disease
THE ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR
triggers Feelings
Family and Friends Reac/ons
Family and Friends
Addict
Esophagi?s Gastri?s Pep?c Ulcer Pancrea??s Hepa??s Malabsorp?on Malnutri?on Sugar Imbalance
Family/Friends
Esophagi?s Gastri?s Pep?c Ulcer Diarrhea Cons?pa?on Bulimia Anorexia Overea?ng
Gastrointes?nal System
Addict
Hypertension Irregular Heartbeat Stroke
Family/Friends
Hypertension Irregular Heartbeat Stroke
Cardiovascular System
Addict
Accidents Fractures Bruises Burns Drowning
Family/Friends
Accidents Fractures Bruises Burns
Skeletal System
Addict
Lack of in?macy Change in performance Ac?ng out Hormone changes Feelings are blocked Changes in sex drive
Family/Friends
Lack of in?macy Change in performance Ac?ng out Hormone changes Feelings are blocked Grief re: “loss” of loved one
Sexuality
Addict
Anxious/nervous Lack of concentra?on Memory problems Sleep problems Headaches Denial Fa?gue Impaired judgment Hides use Fear of loss of the chemical Withdrawal Depression Suicide/homicide
Family/Friends
Anxious/nervous Lack of concentra?on/preoccupied Learning problems (in children) Sleep problems Headaches Denial Fa?gue Impaired judgment Covers for user Blames self Grief – person is there but not there Fear of losing the addict Depression Suicide/homicide
Nervous/Emo?onal System
Addict Mascot Primary Caregiver Scapegoat Hero Lost child
unpredictable
reac?ve behavior of other family members
– Overt = bea?ngs, verbal abuse, inappropriate punishment – Less obvious = lack of touching/hugging/listening/valida?ng – Neglect = preoccupied family members become unaware of children’s needs; crises interfere with care; children are lei to fend for self
To reduce the impact of alcohol, drugs and other addic5ons by
providing quality services to individuals, families and the community.
– Assessment & Referral – Family and Educa?on Services – Preven?on
– (816) 361-5900 – www.firstcallkc.org