Entering a rehabilitation center can be a key step toward addiction recovery, but it should not be taken lightly, as psychologist Soraya Guzmán pointed out during her participation in the podcast "La Alegría de Vivir en Sobriedad", hosted by psychologist Enrique Corral. The expert stressed the importance of families setting clear boundaries to support their loved ones, highlighted the essential role of civil associations and 12-step groups in the recovery process, and emphasized the importance of choosing treatment centers that follow evidence-based methods.

One of the most important points Guzmán highlighted was the need for families to set clear boundaries with their loved ones in recovery, as this not only allows for effective help but also avoids falling into excessive control, which can be counterproductive.

"Support is not about managing the person's life, but about providing them with a healthy environment where they can regain their autonomy," she stated. In this sense, family relationships should be nurturing and based on trust, beyond blood ties, to ensure a growth environment for both the person in recovery and the rest of the family members.

Guzmán also emphasized the crucial role that civil associations and 12-step groups have played in addiction treatment, recognizing their contribution as a vital complement to medical and psychological approaches.

"These organizations provide a sense of community and support that is often decisive in maintaining sobriety; it is important for society to recognize and value the work of these associations, many of which operate on a nonprofit basis," she added.

Another central aspect of her talk was the importance of evidence-based treatments, for which she invited families to carefully research treatment centers before making a decision, ensuring that these centers are accredited and comply with strict regulations, as not all centers operate under the same standards. It is crucial that families ask questions about the techniques and methods that will be used.

The psychologist also addressed the need for active involvement in the creation and review of public policies that address both mental health and addiction, stressing that mental health is a fundamental right. She encouraged families to seek help not only for the individual with the addiction but also for themselves, in order to manage their stress and anxiety.

She also noted that treatment centers are responsible for reporting statistics on their effectiveness and the substances they treat, as this is a legal requirement that ensures transparency and reliability of the results obtained. This allows families to have greater certainty about the place where they entrust the treatment of their loved ones.

Through her intervention, psychologist Guzmán left a message of hope, but also of awareness: recovery is possible, as long as there is proper support, both professional and familial, and consideration is given to the fundamental role played by specialized associations and evidence-based treatments.

Misión Zoe, a therapeutic community focused on addiction treatment, is an example of this type of specialized support, where help goes beyond the individual, including the family in the recovery process.