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Chestnut strongly encourages families to participate in their child's treatment experience. Substance usage affects the entire family and may create breakdowns in communication and trust. It is our belief that in order for a young person to be successful in overcoming their chemical dependency problem, the family needs to be educated and make adjustments in their behavior as well.
The Family Night Program is specifically designed to help families explore relevant subjects such as: understanding the addiction process, how addiction affects the whole family, how to recognize and prepare for possible relapse, roles within the family and how to develop better communication. Families also benefit from having the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with other families in similar situations. Individual family counseling session may also take place during treatment.