Familywood Releases New Clinical Guide to Support Families Affected by Addiction

published on March 25, 2026 in Globe and Mail

Developed with leading clinicians and researchers across Canada, the guide addresses the overlooked emotional and psychological toll addiction takes on families.

Penticton, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – March 25, 2026) – Familywood, a virtual clinical counselling practice dedicated exclusively to families affected by addiction, has released a complimentary, evidence-informed guide designed to support families navigating the complex realities of loving someone with addiction.

“Families are often deeply impacted and the least supported in the context of addiction,” said Dr. Zach Walsh, Clinical Psychologist and Professor, University of British Columbia. “When families receive appropriate support, outcomes improve not just for them, but for the individual struggling as well. Resources like this help shift the focus toward the broader system, where meaningful and sustained change is more likely to occur.”…