Podcast XTRA: Relapse Q & A with Eric WebberPodcast XTRA: Relapse Q & A with Eric Webber
My Child & ADDICTION
Caron Treatment Centers’ Eric Webber answers questions from parents about relapses, including: What causes relapses? Can they be prevented? Are they necessarily part of recovery? How do parents stop from falling back into previous behaviors? ...
15:19•10 Nov 2017
Relapse Realities: Eric Webber Tackles Tough Questions from Parents
“I think the number one thing to do is for you to go to your support group and talk about how it's making you feel for you to take care of yourself first, so that your anxiety doesn't drive your relapse as a parent and all those crazy, enabling behaviors that drove you nuts and drove the addict nuts and drove everybody nuts.”
Relapse is a word that strikes fear into the hearts of many parents dealing with a child's addiction. In this episode of 'My Child & Addiction', Eric Webber from Caron Treatment Centers sits down to address these fears head-on. Ever wondered why relapses happen or if they can be prevented? Eric dives into these pressing questions, offering practical advice and heartfelt insights.
He explores the different challenges men and women face in addiction recovery and highlights how trauma can complicate the journey. But it's not just about the children; Eric emphasizes the critical need for parents to take care of themselves. He shares strategies to avoid enabling behaviors and stresses the importance of joining support groups for mutual encouragement. This episode is a lifeline for any parent feeling overwhelmed and alone in their child's battle with substance use disorder.
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