Outpatient Treatment Programs Co-Dependency Services
Alcoholism, drug addiction and compulsive gambling are family diseases, affecting an estimated one out of three families in the United States. The addicted person's behavior has a negative effect on at least four people besides himself, especially those to whom he is closest.The long-term result of living with an addicted individual is a condition called co-dependency. The condition often spawns feelings of chronic anger and resentment, affects the ability to trust and feel intimate, and can lead to serious emotional problems. Without direct family treatment, the effects of co-dependency continue to hurt the family, particularly children, even if the addict stops using or gambling.
Unfortunately, sometimes family members view dependency as someone else's problem and refuse to become involved. Families must recognize that seeking help for themselves does not mean responsibility for a chemically dependent person, but responsibility to the chemically dependent person and other family members.
Families locked into old patterns of feeling and behavior complicate the addicted person's recovery and burden themselves unnecessarily with feelings of pain, resentment and detachment. To combat the impact of co-dependency, please call the IIAR at 1-800-522-3784 for more information on services available.
The IIAR's Family Services help family members understand how living with an addicted person hurt them and their interactions. We aid family members in developing personal insights and new ways of dealing with and living with an addicted person. Family members are encouraged to attend the Saturday Family Program to learn about the disease of addiction and how it affects the family system. For those family members from out of town, arrangements can be made to facilitate this information in a more convenient format and time frame to encourage participation.Any person affected by someone else's addiction my seek help at the IIAR. Even if the addicted person refuses treatment, we offer aid to the family.
For more information about this program or any of the Institute's counseling and treatment programs, please call 1-800-522-3784.
Two out of three children in the United States are affected by chemical dependency or gambling addiction.Children living with an addicted person often develop behavior and personality patterns that have long-term effects on their lives. These children have difficulty communicating and trusting others. This results in frequent physical complaints, acting-out behavior, low self-esteem and isolation. Without help, these children continue to experience problems both at home and school.
Often, children's problems are not recognized as being related to the family disease of addiction. And too often, these children do not receive the help they need and deserve.
The Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery at Proctor Hospital offers services to assist troubled children through the age of 18. Our services help children understand how living withor being related toan addicted person hurts them and affects their lives. We aid children in developing trust, expressing their feelings, gaining insight into their behavior, and increasing self-esteem.
Please contact the IIAR at 1-800-522-3784 for more information.
How the IIAR can help
If you have reason to suspect someone you know is having a problem with alcohol, drugs or gambling, or if you would simply like to talk with a counselor, don't wait. Call the IIAR at 1-800-522-3784. There is no charge for a confidential consultation session.Intensive Co-Dependency Program and Adult Children's Therapy Group
Growing up in a dependent family can leave permanent emotional scars on an individual, affecting behavior patterns and personal relationships into adulthood. The stress of a chemically dependent family may even cause physical problems later in life. Through individual counseling, peer group interaction and support, however, these problems can often be overcome.Anyone who believes his or her life has been adversely affected by a past experience with chemical dependency or gambling addiction should contact the IIAR for an Assessment Interview.
How the IIAR can help
If you have reason to suspect someone you know is having a problem with alcohol, drugs or gambling, or if you would simply like to talk with a counselor, don't wait. Call the IIAR at 1-800-522-3784. There is no charge for a confidential consultation session.
To comment on this site or inquire about IIAR programs and services, or to receive additional information on any of the subjects discussed in this Web site, please e-mail our Vice President of Addiction and Behavioral Sciences, Rick Zehr (eric.zehr@proctor.org) or call 1-800-522-3784.
About I.I.A.R. Addiction Information
Speakers Bureau This information is provided as a community education service about professional issues and is not a substitute for individual consultation. Advice on individual problems should be obtained through a professional. All personal and medical information provided to IIAR and its staff is held in strict confidence. This information will not be disclosed to any person or organization without the written consent of the patient or guardian.
The Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery has centers at the following three locations:
Proctor Hospital, 5409 N. Knoxville Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614, phone: 1-800-522-3784
BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Virginia at Franklin, Normal, IL 61761, phone: 309-888-0993
IIAR at Springfield, 3050 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704, phone: 217-726-6611E-mail comments or requests for additional information to Rick Zehr (eric.zehr@proctor.org)
You may also contact: Randee McGraw, Administrative Director
Pam Hillyard, Manager
Coleen Moore, Coordinator of Resource Development
Patricia Erickson, Nursing Coordinator
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