Background
The Ahmed family was struggling as their teenage son battled substance abuse. The addiction caused frequent conflicts at home, broken trust, and emotional distance within the family. They felt helpless and unsure how to best support their son’s recovery.

Challenges

• Lack of healthy communication at home.
• Family members feeling frustrated, hurt, and disconnected.
• Enabling behaviors that unintentionally prolonged the addiction.
• Difficulty setting boundaries and offering consistent support.

Treatment Approach
At Roots Healing Rehab Center, the Ahmeds were enrolled in our Family Therapy & Support Program alongside their son’s rehabilitation. Their treatment included:

• Therapist-guided family sessions to improve communication.
• Education on addiction and recovery to better understand their son’s struggles.
• Boundary-setting exercises to create a healthier home environment.
• Emotional support tools to help parents and siblings cope.
• Collaborative relapse prevention planning for long-term success.

Outcome
With ongoing participation, the Ahmed family:

• Rebuilt trust and strengthened emotional bonds.
• Learned how to support recovery without enabling harmful behaviors.
• Established open, honest communication within the household.
• Developed a supportive and structured environment for their son.

Today
The Ahmeds now enjoy a stronger family connection than ever before. By actively participating in therapy, they not only supported their son’s recovery but also achieved their own healing as a family unit.