Who does the pain caused by this disease affect more? This is a matter that is open to debate. This podcast give a little insight into how we may set our selves up for pain and the affect it can have on us.
Wouldn't it be nice if there was an alternative to just sending those that suffer from the disease of addiction to jail when they get arrested? This goes into the alternative and the possibility of decreasing the relapse rate by treating addiction as a disease.
This Episode is for the Parents and Loved ones of those that suffer from the disease of addiction. It's purpose is to help with the realization that they too suffer from this disease and should try to get help. This is one of the most over looked part of this disease.
We see and hear about the drug epidemic on the news and other talk shows. Does anyone really care if our loved ones get help? #73 tries to give a little insight into there is as much help out there as there good be.
Gives insight into treatment methods for both sides of the diseases. Suboxone maintenance Vs taper. Is this a proper method of treatment? Maybe I discuss it. You hAVE TO DECIDE.
This podcast gives advice for the family, This is a special disease in that there is a stigma attached, not only can those affected end up arrested but in is also a deadly disease Learning about it a key to being able to deal with it.
Realizing that your loved one is suffering from the disease of addiction is not an easy conclusion to reach. Denial is a common distraction affecting your loved ones recovery . Hopefully this will help you accept your loved ones disease as it approaches this problem from both sides.
As soon as someone finds out that someone in your family suffers from the disease of addiction you start getting advice. Some is good and most not so. They usually think they are helping but their advice ma often cause more pain than they help. Boundaries may be helpful on how to deal with boundaries.
This goes into the intricacies' that you may encounter when dealing with this your loved ones as both they and we suffer from this disease. Knowledge is power which is what will help you do the right thing both for the loved ones and those that suffer with the disease.
Recovery deals with the different aspects of recovery. It gives a little history as well what lies be a head for those that have reach a point where they desire to enter into treatment.
Yes ! You deserve to protect yourself from the effects of having a loved one in active addiction. # 65 gives you some insight into dealing with you situation in a [positive manner. Hope you get some positive information.
Learn about the ups and downs of treatment. Yes Treatment centers do the best Job that they can. You should be aware that they are not spas. They are there to help you. There is however an effort needed on your part and that is not always easy.
This Podcast deals with the aspect of the disease broken down to 2 phases. Phase 1 the experimental that occurs before active addiction begins and Phase 2 were your loved one enters into the world or active addiction. Listen and learn. It just may answer question you have about what your loved on is going through.
Addiction is an irrational disease. Sometimes it can cause the loved ones to respond in a negative way that can scar those that are in the active phase of the disease. This podcast attempts to give guidance to those that may need help
Addiction is an irrational disease, Those that suffer from active addiction act in irrational manor, This podcast will offer suggestions as to how you may avoid the negative responses to your loved ones that have the potential to scar them causing negative poutcomes.
This is not just a young persons disease. It doesn't have to start with hanging out with the wrong crowd or peer pressure. How about a uninformed medical practitioner? TYhere could be many reasons!
Addiction is a very sneaky disease. No one thinks they will enter into addiction when they start recreationally using. It kind of just come up behind you and hits you out of no where. This is just a story of how this can happen. Fiction but based on reality.
When you have to deal with such an insidious disease there is bound to be much misunderstandings about relationships between loved ones and those in active addiction. Forgiveness tries to help you to understand that it is possible and necessary to breakdown the walls that may come between you and your loved ones as irrational behavior is hard to deal with.
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Addiction is a family disease. Yes, most people not familiar with the disease assume that it is limited to those in active addiction . This podcast deals with the effects it can have on the family members and how they can deal with it.