Futures Recovery Healthcare
Futures Recovery Healthcare
How To Help Someone With Addiction
How To Help Someone With Addiction
How To Help Someone With Addiction
Tuesday 18th August 2020
Learn practical steps and compassionate advice for supporting a loved one through addiction in this Futures Recovery Healthcare episode.
9 minutes
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Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
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For anyone who loves someone with a substance use or alcohol use disorder, life can be painful. Knowing what to do to help the person you care about can seem like a never-ending search for answers, but there are steps you can take to help both the addict in your life and yourself.
When someone you care about is struggling with addiction, it can feel like you're navigating a stormy sea. This episode from Futures Recovery Healthcare offers a lifeline. It dives into the complexities of supporting someone with a substance use disorder, providing practical advice and heartfelt guidance. The first thing you'll learn is the importance of self-care. Before you can help someone else, you need to ensure you're in a good place emotionally and mentally.
This isn't just about being strong; it's about being compassionate with yourself so you can extend that compassion to your loved one. The episode breaks down three crucial steps to help someone get into rehab, but it emphasizes that the journey starts with understanding and empathy. Addiction often comes hand-in-hand with feelings of shame and past trauma, so approaching the conversation with kindness rather than judgment is key.
One standout piece of advice is to plan a quiet, uninterrupted time to talk. This isn't about staging an intervention that feels like an ambush but creating a safe space for honest dialogue. The podcast also highlights the importance of family support in recovery. Futures Recovery Healthcare offers a Two-Day family-intensive program designed to build a solid foundation for everyone involved. This isn't just about helping the person with addiction; it's about healing the whole family unit.
By focusing on self-healing and understanding, you can better support your loved one on their recovery journey. If you're looking for practical steps and compassionate advice on how to help someone with addiction, this episode is a must-listen.