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Coming Up for Air — Families Speak to Families about Addiction
Hosts answer listener questions on handling addiction in loved ones, emphasizing open communication and collaborative support.
25:18•5 Aug 2022
Listener Questions: Navigating Relationships and Recovery Together
“It's important to be open to conversation and seek a way to be collaborative rather than making demands.”
What do you do when your partner asks for their debit card back, or when a friend is released from prison and needs support in their sobriety journey? In this episode of 'Coming Up for Air', hosts Dominique Simone Levine, Laurie McDougall, and Kayla Solomon tackle these real-life scenarios, offering practical advice for families grappling with addiction-related issues. They emphasize the importance of open dialogue and collaboration over making demands, aiming to foster healthier relationships and effective recovery strategies.
The episode dives into how to create constructive consequences for certain behaviors and explores assisted treatment options. Whether you're dealing with a loved one’s financial autonomy or supporting someone fresh out of incarceration, the hosts provide actionable tips on maintaining supportive and effective communication. Tune in to learn how to be a better ally for your loved ones on their path to recovery.

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