Many rehab programs don’t accept couples, placing more emphasis on individual recovery first. However, the thinking is beginning to change. Research shows that there are benefits to simultaneously addressing the needs of each partner individually as well as the couple as a whole through couples addiction therapy. Relationship stability is one of the biggest predictors of long-term recovery, so it makes sense to help couples restructure their interaction patterns in ways that are conducive to achieving and maintaining sobriety. The key to success is for both partners to have a mutual goal of recovery. If only one member of the couple is committed to getting sober, it can undermine substance abuse treatment for couples.
