Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can together help individuals who may be struggling by combining emotional acceptance with practical, skills-based tools to manage intense emotions, reduce impulsive behaviors, and improve emotional stability. DBT provides concrete skills in distress tolerance and regulation, while ACT fosters psychological flexibility to live according to one’s values rather than emotional urges.

Watching someone you love battle addiction is heart-wrenching and often one of the most painful experiences imaginable. You see the person you care about slipping away, replaced by behaviors and consequences that bring heartbreak, worry, and frustration. Addiction doesn’t just impact the person using substances; it tears through families, leaving behind feelings of helplessness, anger, and grief. For many, this pain becomes a quiet, personal struggle, and the idea of finding relief or understanding seems out of reach.