Q. What is The Recovery Clinic and who do you treat?
A. The Recovery Clinic is a trauma-informed mental health care center for individuals and families who have been impacted by addiction, co-occurring disorders, eating disorders and other addictive/compulsive behaviors. We have clinic locations in Plymouth and Edina, Minnesota. We specialize in working with clients who also may be struggling with other mental health problems including, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, or other conditions.
Q. How do I know if my child, friend, spouse, or a family member has a problem with drugs/alcohol or another type of addictive behavior?
A. While individuals may experience a variety of issues related to their use of alcohol, drugs, eating disorders and other addictive behaviors, some symptoms can be subtle and missed both by loved ones and by professionals.
The most common signs and symptoms that your loved one may be struggling are:
- An increase in the use of the substance or behavior over time
- Unsuccessful attempts to stop or cut down use or the behavior
- Continuing to use or engage in behaviors despite negative consequences
- No longer participating in hobbies or activities once enjoyed
- Little pleasure and interest in things
- Loss of relationships with self or others
- Loss of or neglecting responsibilities at work or and home
- Personality or mood changes
- Increased isolation
Signs and symptoms of family members or friends of those struggling with addiction related issues are:
- An increase in overlooking or allowing accepting your family members
- Harmful or negative behavior
- Unable to follow through on previously set boundaries
- Rescuing and or preventing natural consequences of your family member
- No longer participating in hobbies or activities once enjoyed
- Little pleasure and interest in things
- Loss of relationship with loved one and little time for self
- Possible frustration around increase in responsibilities at home as loved one slips further into addiction if loved one is not participating
- Increased worry and or concern for loved one’s well-being
- Unable to sleep and/or relax
- Walking on “egg shells” around loved one
Q. How do I talk to my loved one about my concerns?
A. At the Recovery Clinic we recognize that starting the conversation with your loved one is often a scary and intimidating thing to do. While we encourage families to be open and honest we understand this may be uncomfortable to some. This is why we are always willing to help provide you and your family support, structure and accountability around steps and or tips on how to talk to your loved one about this difficult and often painful subject.
Q. What if my loved one refuses to get help when I share my concerns with them?
A. Unfortunately, this does happen. It does not mean your loved one will not get help or does not care what you have to say. It simply means the disease of addiction they are struggling with has a tight grip. Often individuals need time to think and or decide if they are willing to make changes. Also, motivation to change can increase once a client is in a supportive therapeutic environment and starts to feel more hope that recovery can happen. The caring staff at the Recovery Clinic is here to support the entire family system and to help each member through the entire process. discover their own path.
Q. How much time will this take?
A. There are no shortcuts and the road to long-term recovery can be bumpy at times and have detours. At the Recovery Clinic, clients receive the care that they need, for as long as they need. So no matter where you are currently at on your own personal journey toward recovery, we will meet you where you are at and help you get to where you want to go.