Family Toxic Care (FTC)

*Family Toxic Care (FTC)* 
by Rafi Khawar highlights the unintended harm that families of addicts can cause due to lack of professional guidance. Here's a breakdown:
 *Toxic Care**: 
Care that produces negative emotions like anger, disappointment, pity, and insecurity, ultimately limiting the addict's recovery options- *Examples of Toxic Care*

 *1 Nagging*

Constantly reminding the addict of their addiction, creating guilt and shame.

 *2 Enabling*

Doing things for the addict that they should do themselves, perpetuating dependence.

*3 Criticizing*:

Focusing on the addict's failures, rather than encouraging progress. *

4 Overprotection*:

Limiting the addict's autonomy, hindering their ability to take responsibility.

*5 Emotional Manipulation*:

Using guilt, anger, or self-pity to control the addict's behavior.

These patterns can stem from a desire to help, but ultimately hinder the recovery process. Family counseling can help families recognize and change these toxic patterns, supporting their loved one's recovery.