Communication and Addiction

Abstract

Communication is key to many problem-solving situations especially in relating with and supporting the persons with addiction through their recovery. Learning the skills of effective communication is imperative not only for the caregivers of the person with addiction but for the recovering person with addiction her/himself. This article examined the relationship between communication and addiction. It concluded that the importance of effective communication in the understanding and treatment of addiction as well as in interacting with the person with addiction cannot be overlooked. Also, that, treating addiction will involve the person with addiction learning to communicate effectively and the addiction professionals and family members doing the same