Family Support Program

The MyHab team is committed to helping you or a loved one achieve long-term health & free from alcohol addiction.

Family Support Program

MyHab recognise that problematic alcohol and other drug use, as well as related mental health issues can be overwhelming for addicts’ families and friends.

We acknowledge that it is important to understand the addiction problem so that we can all become very much part of the solution. The more family members know and understand about addiction the better equipped they are to become part of the solution process.

MyHab runs monthly Family Information Nights, which aim to arm you with support, information, education, inspiration and encouragement to create positive long-term sustainable changes in not only yours, but your loved one’s lives.

Call us on 1300 190 370 and talk with one of our staff.

Topics discussed & explained are as follows:

Medical aspects of a person’s addiction
Why addiction has been declared a disease
Neurological aspects of addiction
How it plays out in the addict
What is addiction treatment?
How does addiction treatment work?
How do I get help for my loved one?
How do I support my loved one when they are in treatment?
What do I do to support my loved one when they come home?
How do I look after myself while they are in treatment?
What support is there for me “as I’m not the addict”

Drug Addiction

How many times a week do you need to take medicine, drugs, or drink alcohol in the morning when you wake up to feel energised for the day?

How many times have you ended up disappointing family members, colleagues, friends and bosses, because you were not able to do what was expected from you?

How many times have you thought that you cannot live a day without having a drink?

How many times a day or how many times a week do you have or “need” a drink?

Do you have to have a stash of alcohol available just in case?

Gambling Addiction

You might be dependent on alcohol if you have three or more of the following problems in a year:

You cannot quit or control how much alcohol you drink.
You need to consume more alcohol to get the same effect.
You have withdrawal symptoms when you stop drinking. This can include feeling sick to your stomach, getting sweaty, having the shakes and/or anxiety.
You spend a lot of time drinking and recovering from your drinking, or you have given up other activities so you can drink.
You have tried to stop drinking or to cut back the amount you drink but haven’t been able to.
You continue to drink alcohol even though it harms your relationships and causes physical and mental health problems.

A Real Life Case

I was ‘admitted’ to Myhab, not totally of my own choice, mainly because alcoholics like me find it difficult to admit that we are addicts, but unfortunately my family were so frustrated with my behaviour and lack of interest in everyday life that they insisted I do something about it.

After much discussion and resistance initially from me, we made the choice that I live in for 28 days.

Thanks to my time at Myhab, my life is so much better without having to face my drunk self on a daily basis, I was so close to losing my family, my friends and my self-esteem, if not my life!!! I had no idea how bad my addiction had become as it just became part of “normal” daily existence…..not life!

I am so grateful for my sobriety, one day at a time, thanks to MyHab and the dedicated staff lead by Sheryl who were beside me every step of the way.

Emily.K

Help is Available

If you’re loved one is struggling with addiction, we want you to know that our family support program is available. Here at MyHab, we offer a comprehensive range of services to address all types of addiction. Whether you’re struggling with alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex, or any other type of addiction, we can help.

Our team of experienced counsellors and therapists will work with you to develop a personalised treatment plan that meets your unique needs. We offer a wide range of therapies and programs that are proven to be effective in treating addiction.

If you’re ready to take the first step on the road to recovery, we’re here to help. Contact us today to learn more about our treatment services and how we can help you overcome addiction.

We are here for you.

If you or a loved one are interested in our family support program in Melbourne, or want to better understand how our program works, please reach out for a confidential discussion.