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Addiction, Survival Mode, and the Work of Recovery with Dr Sarah Nasir
In this episode of Families Navigating Addiction and Recovery, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Nasir, a dual board-certified physician in family medicine and addiction medicine.
We talk about addiction as a chronic condition, the difference between dependence and addiction, and why addiction can look very different from one person to another. Dr. Nasir also explains why families may miss the early warning signs and why approaching a loved one with curiosity and compassion can be more useful than accusation or shame.
We also explore the role of family relationships, stress, trauma, nervous system…
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