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EP25: They Are Not Their Addiction—Why Parents Must Separate the Person From the Behavior in Substance Abuse Disorder Recovery

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What if the key to helping your loved one in addiction wasn’t pushing them to change, but showing up with steady support?

When a child or loved one is deep in substance use, it’s easy to feel like their destructive behavior is who they really are. But what if we separated the person from their addiction? In this episode, we explore how judgment and shame can keep someone stuck, why setting boundaries is essential, and how love and presence can help rebuild trust over time.

  • Understand why shame can deepen addiction and how open communication can break the cycle.
  • Learn how setting firm yet compassionate boundaries helps protect both you and your loved one.
  • Hear Darren’s personal journey of transformation and the key role that one person’s consistent support played in his recovery.

Press play now to discover how love, patience, and the right approach can create space for healing and change.

This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.

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45 episodes

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What if the key to helping your loved one in addiction wasn’t pushing them to change, but showing up with steady support?

When a child or loved one is deep in substance use, it’s easy to feel like their destructive behavior is who they really are. But what if we separated the person from their addiction? In this episode, we explore how judgment and shame can keep someone stuck, why setting boundaries is essential, and how love and presence can help rebuild trust over time.

  • Understand why shame can deepen addiction and how open communication can break the cycle.
  • Learn how setting firm yet compassionate boundaries helps protect both you and your loved one.
  • Hear Darren’s personal journey of transformation and the key role that one person’s consistent support played in his recovery.

Press play now to discover how love, patience, and the right approach can create space for healing and change.

This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.

  continue reading

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