The Lantana Recovery team recognizes how important a network of loved ones can be to support long term recovery for our clients. We often find that where there’s a Substance Use Disorder, often there are family members and friends who have shifted their attention, roles, and schedules to help. This shift can often result in a co-dependency on the individual with SUD, where family and friends are controlling or being controlled by the individual’s decision about accepting the help they need. We can start empowering our loved ones to engage in treatment the moment they ask for help by providing support, yet not coordinating their care for them.