From Los Angeles to the East Coast, many spouses live with a partner who struggles with substance abuse or addiction. Some say that there is nothing more difficult than watching a loved one struggle with addiction. There is only so much a partner can do to help the situation. A drug or alcohol addiction can lead to serious treatment in rehab and make a relationship a rockier road than usual.
Not Only in the Tabloids
Oftentimes in the news we hear of celebrity couples splitting or filing for divorce because one of them has a drug abuse problem. This problem is not one that only Los Angeles celebrity couples experience. There are thousands of couples that struggle with this same problem all across the U.S., whether it be in Los Angeles or a small rural town in the South. The truth is, there is no “easy fix” to this problem.
When ‘Forever’ Starts to Seem Too Long
Many times, individuals married to addicts will constantly try and help their spouse until it takes a huge emotional toll on their lives. There are also many times where the addicted spouses will not progress or keep going back to their old ways. In these cases, it can be difficult to know when to draw the line, when to keep trying or when to call it quits.
‘Help Me Help You’
When the addiction of a partner is confronted, it is important for the couple to have a conversation about what will happen from that point. Psychology Today recommends discussing the possibility of drug rehab. Finding a rehab center that suits the needs of a loved one may take some time and research, whether the couple lives in lively Los Angeles or the mild Midwest. Many will find, however, that any amount of time it takes is completely worth helping their loved one overcome the addiction.
Enough is Enough
Many couples feel they have reached a breaking point in their relationship when the partner who is addicted gives up or refuses to go to his or her drug rehab program. Psychology Today mentions that no matter what the circumstance, someone who is addicted to a substance will “always be tested.”
This can become very tiresome in a relationship and cause much tension and strain, especially if it happens more than once. After several times of being disappointed by a loved one’s failure to recover and watching the list of unfulfilled promises, it is sometimes recommended that the spouse leave the relationship.
Jordan Lee is a health writer reporter for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Miramar Recovery Center.
Not Only in the Tabloids
Oftentimes in the news we hear of celebrity couples splitting or filing for divorce because one of them has a drug abuse problem. This problem is not one that only Los Angeles celebrity couples experience. There are thousands of couples that struggle with this same problem all across the U.S., whether it be in Los Angeles or a small rural town in the South. The truth is, there is no “easy fix” to this problem.
When ‘Forever’ Starts to Seem Too Long
Many times, individuals married to addicts will constantly try and help their spouse until it takes a huge emotional toll on their lives. There are also many times where the addicted spouses will not progress or keep going back to their old ways. In these cases, it can be difficult to know when to draw the line, when to keep trying or when to call it quits.
‘Help Me Help You’
When the addiction of a partner is confronted, it is important for the couple to have a conversation about what will happen from that point. Psychology Today recommends discussing the possibility of drug rehab. Finding a rehab center that suits the needs of a loved one may take some time and research, whether the couple lives in lively Los Angeles or the mild Midwest. Many will find, however, that any amount of time it takes is completely worth helping their loved one overcome the addiction.
Enough is Enough
Many couples feel they have reached a breaking point in their relationship when the partner who is addicted gives up or refuses to go to his or her drug rehab program. Psychology Today mentions that no matter what the circumstance, someone who is addicted to a substance will “always be tested.”
This can become very tiresome in a relationship and cause much tension and strain, especially if it happens more than once. After several times of being disappointed by a loved one’s failure to recover and watching the list of unfulfilled promises, it is sometimes recommended that the spouse leave the relationship.
Jordan Lee is a health writer reporter for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Miramar Recovery Center.