The Alan Charles (29) Addictive Behaviors of Those Who Live with Someone Going Through Addiction
The Alan Charles (29) Addictive Behaviors of Those Who Live with Someone Going Through Addiction

The Alan Charles Show

On todays show Alan talks about Addictive behaviors of those who live with someone going through drug or alcohol addiction. We will examine similarities but in completely different ways. Recognizing this could help people break the cycle of enabling....

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58:00•10 May 2019

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The Alan Charles Show

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Take off that mask and take on your addiction! Alan Charles, author and keynote speaker on drug abuse and prevention, brings hope to the hopeless as he shares his unbelievable luck at surviving a 24-year addiction to cocaine. Alan’s raw honesty and courageous heart breaks the stigma of addiction and offers a unique perspective into the mind of an addict. Join him each week as he guides his listeners toward a transformational mindset on his LIVE radio broadcast, The Alan Charles Show! The opioid epidemic has reached crisis levels, and with so many families affected by addiction, opioid-related drug overdoses and death, the time is NOW to have a real, constructive conversation about addiction that can lead to better prevention, treatment and recovery services. Alan Charles sheds light on a dark world and brings his listeners to a true understanding of the grip of addiction. It is only with this understanding that we can begin to heal. Alan Charles is a recovering addict and author of Walking Out The Other Side, a riveting account of his journey from the throes of addiction to the miracle of sobriety. He speaks openly about his ordeal to a wide spectrum of audiences to bring his message of hope and healing. As a former professional baseball player and former harness racing driver and trainer, Alan has proven himself to be a unique and ambitious individual who goes after his dreams. But as the father of two beautiful daughters, Alan’s most important dream–sobriety–has finally come true, and he’s passionate about showing others how to achieve this dream as well. To learn more about Alan Charles, or to book a speaking engagement, please visit: Walking Out The Other Side

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Living with an Addict: Breaking the Cycle of Enabling

“Boundaries have to keep the focus on you. That is important where it's taking care of yourself.”

Ever wondered how living with someone battling addiction impacts your own behaviors? In this eye-opening episode of 'The Alan Charles Show', host Alan Charles dives into the addictive behaviors that often emerge in those living with addicts. Alongside his guest Jennifer, who shares her personal journey as the spouse of an addict, Alan explores the complexities of enabling, detachment, and self-care. The conversation doesn't shy away from the tough love needed to set healthy boundaries without abandoning your loved one.

Listeners will find themselves nodding along as callers share their own experiences and questions, making the episode both engaging and deeply relatable. Alan's raw honesty and Jennifer's heartfelt stories offer a fresh perspective on how addiction affects not just the addict but everyone around them. Tune in for practical advice and genuine insights that could help break the cycle of enabling and lead to a healthier, more balanced life.

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