Casey Grover, MD, FACEP
Casey Grover, MD, FACEP, FASAM
How to Help Someone With Addiction Who Isn't Ready to Change
How to Help Someone With Addiction Who Isn't Ready to Change
How to Help Someone With Addiction Who Isn't Ready to Change
Monday 8th December 2025
Learn how to support a loved one with addiction without playing the villain. Discover Amber Hollingsworth's practical framework.
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Casey Grover, MD, FACEP
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Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Avoid playing the 'villain' role to help someone with addiction.
- Use strategic empathy and active listening to build credibility.
- Allow those with addiction to bargain and try different approaches.
- Be prepared with treatment resources when they are ready.
- Humour can be a powerful tool in counselling.
"The most important piece is to not play the villain in someone else's story."
Ever wondered what it takes to help someone with addiction who isn't quite ready to change? This episode brings you a conversation with Amber Hollingsworth, a master addiction counsellor and YouTuber, who shares her innovative approach to supporting loved ones grappling with substance use. Dr. Casey Grover hosts this engaging dialogue, revealing that sometimes the best way to help is by stepping out of the 'villain' role. Amber explains how strategic empathy and active listening can transform resistance into readiness.
Amber's method focuses on changing the dynamics between family members and those struggling with addiction. She advises against policing and ultimatums, which often serve as distractions from real change. Instead, she suggests building credibility and being prepared with resources when the moment of readiness arrives. The conversation touches on the importance of allowing those with addiction to bargain and try different approaches, even if they initially fail.
This episode isn't just for professionals in the field; it's a treasure trove of practical advice for anyone looking to support a loved one through their recovery journey. Amber's insights are both humorous and profound, offering a fresh perspective on a challenging topic. So, if you're ready to learn how to be a supportive ally rather than an adversary, this episode is a must-listen. How can you step out of the 'villain' role and become a supportive ally?
Tune in to find out.