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JUNE 2023
Video: The family impact of substance misuse
Addiction doesn’t just affect the person with a drug or alcohol problem. It’s called a family disease because it also impacts everyone who cares about the addicted family member. In this four-minute Resources For Living® (RFL®)* video, Daphne Parker, licensed professional counselor, discusses how to help an addicted family member. And she stresses the importance of taking care of yourself during this challenging journey.
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Your Costco benefits offer help for you and your family, including your family member who is battling addiction. To learn more, see the resources listed below.
*Resources For Living is available to all employees and members of their household, including children up to age 26 living away from home.
Source: Resources For Living. The family impact of substance misuse.
Resources for you
- Could you or a family member use some one-on-one support as you struggle with substance misuse challenges? The Live Healthy Team can connect you to the right resources for your needs, help coordinate care and assist you in improving your overall health. You get direct access to health professionals, including:
- Registered nurses
- Dieticians
- Pharmacists
- Behavioral health clinicians
- Connect with a Live Healthy Coach at 800-814-3543 (option 2), Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST.
- Need help dealing with the impact of a family member’s substance misuse? Resources For Living®* includes myStrength interactive tools for help dealing with anxiety, depression and other emotional problems. Or you and members of your household can access six no-cost counseling sessions with in-person, televideo and chat options. Visit RFL or call 833-721-2320 (TTY: 711) to learn more.
- AbleTo can help with depression, stress and anxiety through a personalized eight-week virtual program by phone or video. To get started, visit AbleTo.com/Costco or call 833-881-1444.
- *Resources For Living is available to all employees and members of their household, including children up to age 26 living away from home.
Need help dealing with the impact of a family member’s substance misuse? Resources For Living®* includes myStrength interactive tools for help dealing with anxiety, depression and other emotional problems. Or you and members of your household can access six no-cost counseling sessions with in-person, televideo and chat options. Visit RFL or call 833-721-2320 (TTY: 711) to learn more.
*Resources For Living is available to all employees and members of their household, including children up to age 26 living away from home.
- Need help dealing with the impact of a family member’s substance misuse? Resources For Living®* includes myStrength interactive tools for help dealing with anxiety, depression and other emotional problems. Or you and members of your household can access six no-cost counseling sessions with in-person, televideo and chat options. Visit RFL or call 833-721-2320 (TTY: 711) to learn more.
- AbleTo can help with depression, stress and anxiety through a personalized eight-week virtual program by phone or video. To get started, visit AbleTo.com/Costco or call 833-881-1444.
- *Resources For Living is available to all employees and members of their household, including children up to age 26 living away from home.