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The Family Disease: Trea/ng the Family Members Impacted by a Loved One’s 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 quality services to individuals, families and the community. • Our Services – Assessment & Referral – Family and Educa?on Services – Preven?on • Contact Us – (816) 361-5900 – www.firstcallkc.org

• Addic?on is a: – life-threatening, – primary (has symptoms), – chronic (is ongoing), – progressive (does not get beSer), – Treatable, but not curable, disease

Walls Of Defense

How does addic?on become a family disease?

THE ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR Reac/ons Feelings of of Family and Friends Family and Friends triggers

Effects of Addic?on Gastrointes?nal System Addict Family/Friends Esophagi?s Esophagi?s Gastri?s Gastri?s Pep?c Ulcer Pep?c Ulcer Pancrea??s Diarrhea Hepa??s Cons?pa?on Malabsorp?on Bulimia Malnutri?on Anorexia Sugar Imbalance Overea?ng

Effects of Addic?on Cardiovascular System Addict Family/Friends Hypertension Hypertension Irregular Heartbeat Irregular Heartbeat Stroke Stroke

Effects of Addic?on Skeletal System Addict Family/Friends Accidents Accidents Fractures Fractures Bruises Bruises Burns Burns Drowning

Effects of Addic?on Sexuality Addict Family/Friends Lack of in?macy Lack of in?macy Change in performance Change in performance Ac?ng out Ac?ng out Hormone changes Hormone changes Feelings are blocked Feelings are blocked Changes in sex drive Grief re: “loss” of loved one

Effects of Addic?on Nervous/Emo?onal System Addict Family/Friends Anxious/nervous Anxious/nervous Lack of concentra?on Lack of concentra?on/preoccupied Memory problems Learning problems (in children) Sleep problems Sleep problems Headaches Headaches Denial Denial Fa?gue Fa?gue Impaired judgment Impaired judgment Hides use Covers for user Fear of loss of the chemical Blames self Withdrawal Grief – person is there but not there Depression Fear of losing the addict Suicide/homicide Depression Suicide/homicide

Addic?on and the Family System Family Role Play Addict Mascot Primary Caregiver Scapegoat Hero Lost child

Impact on Children • Behavior of family members or primary caregivers is inconsistent. Love and aSen?on may fluctuate; discipline is unpredictable • Dread of crisis caused by the addicted person’s behavior and reac?ve behavior of other family members • Abuse can result – 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

Don’t Talk Don’t Trust Don’t Feel

The 3 C’s • I Didn’t Cause It •I Can’t Control It •I Can’t Cure It

The Serenity Statement I seek Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference.

FIRST CALL • Our Mission To reduce the impact of alcohol, drugs and other addic5ons by providing quality services to individuals, families and the community. • Our Services – Assessment & Referral – Family and Educa?on Services – Preven?on • Contact Us – (816) 361-5900 – www.firstcallkc.org

Ques?ons?

Megan Keller 816-361-1455 x106 megank@firstcallkc.org