Chuck LaFlange
Chuck LaFlange
192 - WEEKEND RAMBLE- ANGIE HAMILTON
192 - WEEKEND RAMBLE- ANGIE HAMILTON
192 - WEEKEND RAMBLE- ANGIE HAMILTON
Saturday 18th November 2023
Listen to Angie Hamilton on 'Ashes to Awesome' as she discusses family roles in addiction recovery and the need for compassionate treatment.
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Chuck LaFlange
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Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Angie Hamilton shares insights into supporting families affected by substance use disorder.
- The episode emphasizes the need for compassionate treatment and fair healthcare funding for families in addiction recovery.
- The conversation delves into the complexities of advocating for policy changes and better understanding of trauma in addiction recovery.
- The hosts and guests reflect on the challenges faced by families and individuals with substance use disorder.
- The episode offers hope and inspiration for those navigating similar journeys of addiction recovery and trauma healing.
It's been a kind of a frustrating thing for me lately... I find, and it's interesting because I don't know if it's entirely stigma that does it, if it's shame, but I feel like at some point, right?
Ever wondered how families cope when a loved one is battling addiction? In this episode of the 'Ashes to Awesome' podcast, host Chuck LaFlange sits down with Angie Hamilton, co-founder of Families for Addiction Recovery (FAR). Angie shares her personal journey as a mother navigating her child's addiction and how it inspired her to create FAR, a Canadian charity dedicated to supporting families affected by substance use disorder (SUD).
Angie, a retired lawyer, offers a unique perspective on the importance of compassionate treatment and the significant role families play in the recovery process. The discussion sheds light on the challenges these families face, from advocating for policy changes to fighting for fair healthcare funding. Angie emphasizes the need for a stigma-free approach to addiction, advocating for policies that prioritize understanding and support over judgment.
Throughout the episode, Chuck and Angie explore the emotional toll of addiction on families and the importance of trauma-informed care. Angie's insights are not just theoretical; they come from lived experience, making her advocacy work all the more powerful. Her story is a testament to the resilience and strength of families who refuse to give up on their loved ones.
Whether you're directly affected by addiction or simply want to understand the complexities of supporting someone with SUD, this episode offers valuable insights and hope. It's a heartfelt conversation that underscores the vital role of family support in the journey to recovery.