Addiction In The Family - Now What?

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.

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.

Healthy Happy May ALL ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS

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.

Insight into picking up on the signs that just maybe your loved one is progressing from recreational use to problem phase or perhaps active addiction. They and you both need help! This may give insight and aid.

They Love when they're clean but they can be oh so cunning when in actine addiction. They are gonna try to work you. You most likely will fall prey to their streetwise manipulation. Not Just for their sake but for yopurs too learn and try to be firm.

Ideas on how to treat and react to your loved one. They are new to recovery and so are you. You both need to guidance in dealing with your new environment.

There is sometimes confusion between developing self-esteem and what you learn in the steps. Although they are similar and can be confused, this Podcast will try to show How one, the development of self-esteem can help to lead to a more successful journey through the steps and  toward long term sobriety. 

Hitting Bottom is often described as the time when someone that suffers from the disease of addiction has reached the point that they can not continue to exist in their world. They are going to enter into treatment and never again use. Podcast # 52 goes into the intricacies involved with this term is associated with this disease. 

An important part of staying in recovery and entering into long-term recovery is accepting you for what you are and beginning to like yourself. This is conducive to building your self esteem leading to a successful recovery. 

Very often there are walls built that hinder or cut the line of communication between those in treatment and early recovery and their loved ones. This is a time when communication may be most important. This podcast deals with the importance of Family Night Meetings in breaking down those walls and creating the necessary support for those that suffer from this disease.

There is concern among those that are new to recovery as to whether the 12-Step programs, being both based on the knowledge of the steps and a Higher power, can be beneficial for those seeking a program but are skeptical about their belief in a higher power. In podcast # 49 I try to show that the Big Book leaves open the perception of a higher power so that you can work the program as you perceive it.  

. This Podcast will offer a little insight into what to expect after you leave treatment. For you newbies coming out of your first treatment, don’t think you have arrived. You still have a ways to go. I wish you all the best. It will work if you work it. 

When you have a loved one in active addiction there are many who are willing to offer advice. Some advice may be beneficial; some not. It’s how you deal with the advice that will determine if it will be beneficial or not. Podcast # 47 may help you navigate your way through the maze of suggestions that may be in the offering. 

Addiction has many causes. Perhaps a major cause is associated with pain that those  who suffer from this disease either don’t know how to or can’t deal with it. The Purpose of this Podcast is to bring a few of these to the attention of the listeners. A Note: To avoid any confusion, when I say those that may cause the pain I do not intend in any way to mean that they are responsible for the causation of the disease. That lies with those that are in active or have suffered from being in active addiction. 

This Podcast looks at different aspects of the disease such as weight loss and how the disease takes over the person's thought process. People often give us advice but do they know about what they say? 

This podcast consists of general information on how to deal with a loved one in active addiction and early recovery. This is not an easy task, especially if your loved one plans on returning home after treatment. Yes some of the information may be redundant but it is necessary for your and their wellbeing. 

Guest Speaker This podcast will show addiction prom the perspective of a female spouse. It entertains the pain and suffering that they are force to live with while facing some obvious options they too may bring pain.

Yes! Sometimes I may sound a bit ruff on the podcast as I endeavor to give advice on certain situations. Listen to this Podcast as I try to explain my thoughts on this topic It is meant to be helpful and perhaps save a life.  

Pain is an integral part of the Disease of Addiction. How we deal with it depends upon how knowledgeable we are with what we are experiencing. This podcast will help us to realize that what we encounter is a part of the disease. It will not ease the pain for all but perhaps help them to better understand it better. 

This week we have the honor of having D as our guest speaker. D has a little over seven years in recovery and has offered to shared some of the joy and pain he has experienced as he sometimes stumbled but got up and persevered along his journey towards long term sobriety. Join us and learn from his experience. 

There is often a breakdown in communication between the loved ones of those in active addiction. This can lead to a schism that may seem irreversible. I try, in this podcast to offer ideas as to mend those schisms as both sides often want to communicate but feel unable. 

Triggers may be to most people both negative and positive. For those that are affected by the disease of Addiction, however, triggers may be deadly. The best way to deal with triggers , like the disease is to learn to deal with them and learning about them is advantageous. Knowledge is a positive step toward dealing with triggers. Podcast # 37 may help you. 

Completion of treatment is a significant step toward recovery. For the Newbie, there are still many questions about staying in a successful recovery such as “How does one socialize without jeopardizing their recovery. Hopefully this will give some insight into a successful program of socialization 

 Shows how to deal with the different phases of recovery. The importance of devoting your time and energy to your recovery. Success is difficult but it your to control

Does the government really care about what comes across our borders? Are there enough government facilities? Do we treat addiction as a disease? Am I trying to have a true discussion or just venting?