Addiction In The Family - Now What?

Although our elected officials speak to this disease as to how they are trying to help control the epidemic: how much is really done? # 87 gives some insight as to when we can do to get our officials to get some programs started.

People often think that only those in active addiction are the ones that suffer from the pain associated with this disease. This podcast speaks to the reality of the effect that the pain has on the family as a whole.

There are those that fear the 12-Step program because they have an agnostic belief. in PODCAST 85 I try to give some insight into how you can maintain your belief and still work a spiritual program.

When a loved one is in active addiction they treat you in amanor that may be miscontrued, Have they really lost their love for family and loved ones? I try to give a little insight into the thinking process,

A little insight as to what to expect when you notice you loved one is using. We then go into what to expect when they agree to enter treatment for the first time.

When you don't know you don't know, There is so much more to entering into recovery than just saying your going to stop using. This episode entails the significance of treatment vs abstinence.

Your loved on suffers from the disease of addiction. You get a call that they have been arrested. How would you deal with this eventuality? I try to give a little insight in this podcast.

Boundaries Are an essential part of both you and your loved one, who suffers from the disease of addiction success. They are not easy to deal with as this podcast explains. it is necessary and hopefully this will give you some guidance in how to deal with the problems you may face.

Not all irrational actions can be avoided, This podcast shows how we, the loved one are guilty of committing these actions and how to deal with them.

We discus the importance of working a program after the completion of treatment. It could be the difference between a successful recovery.

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.