Ep. 28 - One Man’s War Cry Against Drugs in Washington: Interview with Art Dahlen

Art Dahlen from Battlefield Addiction joins us on the podcast today!A former addict himself, Art and his wife created Battlefield Addiction with the mission of helping families navigate addiction and the challenges facing youth and young adults today. Using a Family-First approach, they teach families how to take action—reconnect, reengage, and guide their loved ones into full recovery and independence. Since its founding in 2014, Art has helped thousands find recovery from addiction.In this episode, Art shares with us how a healthy environment is essential to sober living, the real meaning of "tough love", how asking more of people is actually a way of showing love and inspires people to do more for themselves as well, and what he would change in our government to bring real help to those suffering with addiction (hint: it isn't providing clean needles and lock boxes).Tune in for an incredible episode and leave a comment below with your favorite stand out moment 💚Thank you, Art, for the incredible work you're doing in Washington state and for fighting for true recovery and freedom for so many. We appreciate you!Resources Mentioned--Battlefield Addiction Website:https://www.battlefieldaddiction.comBattlefield Addiction Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/BattlefieldAddictionKey To Change Necklace:https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/merch-for-our-mission#soberliving #soberlife #fostercare #washingtonstate #policymatters ...............................................................Want to know more about Fostering Change WA? Visit our website: https://fosteringchangewa.org/Our mission is to make a real change in Washington state for those most vulnerable. Through this channel, we aim to give a voice to the voiceless, share the stories of those who often go unseen, and inspire people to make a difference. We want views and comments to become action that will save lives. Want to help support the mission? Become a monthly donor! Whatever you can give helps us keep this work going: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-make-a-difference-19214For updates, follow us and the work we are doing on our social media channels:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fosteringchangewaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fosteringchangewaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fosteringchangewaWant to catch up on the whole story? All our 'Change The Story' episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Podcasts, and our YouTube channel.