How to Help A Family Member with Addiction

The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast · Dec 7, 2023 · 1h 1m

We're doing something a little bit different today, which is to look at addiction through the lens of the family. I can't tell you how many times I've talked to the family members of someone struggling with drugs & alcohol who just want to know how to help and are feeling scared, angry and confused. Shoot, I've been there myself! It's a really tough spot to be in.

So today I'm speaking with Dr. Carrie Wilkens about the outdated messaging that is currently being circulated, what actually hurts, and what to do instead. We are going to review solutions provided in her book Beyond Addiction: How…