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Family therapy can help educate family members about the science of addiction and the factors that contribute to it. This can help reduce stigma and increase empathy and understanding the struggle with addiction. The family’s involvement in addiction treatment is pivotal, offering crucial support that can determine the success of their loved one’s recovery. Not only does family support significantly impact the addict’s journey toward sobriety, but family members themselves can benefit greatly from participating in therapy alongside or separately from the person with an addiction. Since family therapy focuses on the healing power of family members, many modalities are tailored towards group interactions. However, that isn’t the case for every type of therapy — family therapists take many factors into account. It’s also helpful where the root problem leading to alcoholism is based upon broken family relationships. Various forms of family therapy are available, including: • Private sessions involving a therapist and family members. • Group sessions or family programmes involving patients and their family. • Intensive family education sessions regarding the alcoholism. • Individual counseling tailored to spouse and children of recovering people with an addiction. These diverse approaches aim to address the unique needs of each family, fostering healing, resilience, and growth in the face of an alcoholic addiction. In addition to resolving conflicts and improving communication, family therapy can contribute to positive changes in the family after the treatment.