SafeHouse Podcast

Season 6 Episode 10

Busting Addiction and Its Myths

The purpose of our podcast is to help families learn the truth about addiction and alcoholism so that they can take the right action to help the addict they love and to help themselves at this critical time in their lives. Exposing the truth about addiction and alcoholism also requires that we bust the myths surrounding both addiction/alcoholism and the recovery process.

Tony’s Advice on Seeking Help

Season 6 – Episode 10

Welcome to our latest season of Busting Addiction and Its Myths. This is Episode #10 of Season Six.

Tony, a 30-year-old recovering man with four years of solid, unwavering sobriety to his credit, gives insight on signs and patterns that can be noticed and identified in individuals who are facing difficulties with addiction. An interesting observation made by someone who has not only been in addiction himself and thoroughly understands it but is dedicated to helping addicts through the recovery process.

Bruno J. What signs do you look for that may be your loved one or family member is heading towards a serious addiction?

Tony: Sure, so there are many variables in this, of course, and the beauty of members in the family is that we tend to notice when something is off or not quite right, we can notice changes in behavior and pick up on things quicker than others who perhaps are not quite as close may not. It is often clear when something is not right.

I think that the most sensible thing to do in a situation like this, when signs are clearly being displayed, is to address them and by this, I mean, going directly to the person, choosing a time that seems appropriate, and simply asking them to have an open, friendly conversation, asking them if everything is ok.

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