Spouses of recovering addicts also need help

NAIROBI: While the focus of addiction treatment tends to focus on the addicts themselves, it is often the case that their spouse are also in need of help. This is because the coping strategies they have developed to deal with their situation is often maladaptive.

In some instances, an addict’s spouse will have developed mental and physical problems which can be directly linked to the toxic environment they find themselves in. Stress is another common occurrence and once this becomes chronic it can be harmful to their overall well being.