UK Health Radio Podcast

UK Health Radio Podcast

UK Health Radio Podcast

  • 43: Catherine Carrigan - Natural Healing Show - Episode 43

43: Catherine Carrigan - Natural Healing Show - Episode 43

Wednesday 18th October 2023

Join Kevin Parker on The Natural Healing Show as he discusses family dynamics in addiction recovery and offers practical advice on interventions.
53 minutes
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Navigating Family Dynamics in Addiction Recovery with Kevin Parker

Episode Overview

  • Kevin Parker's approach to intervention entails a comprehensive understanding of the family dynamics and addict's needs
  • The intervention process is strategically planned, leveraging the family's strengths and enforcing boundaries to aid the addict's recovery
  • Parker's emphasis on comprehensive aftercare highlights the holistic approach crucial for sustained recovery
  • Insights into the impact of fentanyl and carfentanil underscore the severity of the current addiction pandemic
  • Choosing the right interventionist involves meticulous research, reviews, and ensuring alignment with the family's goals
If you do kick somebody out, which is a really hard bottom line for a lot of families to adhere to. And I understand, which is why I have other ways to go about doing it and to make it uncomfortable. But the fact of the matter is an addict is a survivor. If you kick them out of the house and they're freezing and there's nowhere for them to go, they'll be like, all right, I'll take a warm cotton, warm cotton, three hot meals right now over being freezing and doing heroin.
Ever thought about the crucial role families play in addiction recovery? In this episode of The Natural Healing Show, Catherine Carrigan chats with Kevin Parker, a seasoned recovery coach and interventionist. Kevin dives into his own journey through addiction and shares how it has shaped his approach to helping others. He emphasizes the importance of family involvement, explaining how the right intervention can make all the difference.
Kevin’s unique perspective sheds light on the delicate balance of leveraging family strengths while setting firm boundaries. He also touches on the pressing issues of fentanyl and carfentanil, offering practical advice on choosing the right interventionist. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the complex dynamics of addiction and the pivotal role families play in the recovery process.
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