Is addiction really a disease? In this episode we explore the concept of addiction as a disease rather than a behavior. Why people might consider it under that category and why.

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There are several treatment options for addiction recovery and there is a process to it. In this episode, we take a look at detox, rehab and outpatient options. The more informed the loved one's of addicts are, the better supported you can feel.

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As a loved one of an addict, it's easy to feel left out. This is especially true when it comes to the recovery process. What exactly is going on? What should you expect? What should you be looking for? What changes are normal? We take a look at the first 90 days of recovery and answer your questions.

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Trauma is the root of addiction. It's easy to desire to bypass this as a loved one of an addict. However, if the root isn't addressed, the problem can never begin to heal. In this episode, we take a look at why it's important to understand, how it influences addiction, and what we can do to move through it to move forward.

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Addiction and mental health disorders are common dual diagnoses. Mental health disorders can cause an addiction to develop. Addiction can also cause mental health disorders to develop. The issue is that treating one isn't going to address the other. They both need to be treated separately in order for addiction recovery to be successful.

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The loved ones of addicts often feel out of the loop as it pertains to an addicts recovery process. It can feel frustrating to not know what's going on, what you should be doing, or how your loved one should be behaving.

In this episode, we take a look at the first 90 days of recovery. To ensure that you are more informed, more regulated, and connected to the process.

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Self-care? What, are you crazy or something? My loved one is practically dying and you are talking about SELF-CARE?!!

Well, that's exactly how I thought when my sister was alive and in her active addiction. It feels impossible and also, wrong to practice self-care during such awful times in life.

There is only so much that you are going to be able to do for someone. There is also a breaking point when ignoring your needs will cause harm. This occurs physically, mentally, and emotionally. It can also cost you your relationships, career, safety, and future.

In this episode, we lean into the topic of self-care to better understand exactly why we need it, why it's helpful and how to start practicing it.

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Relapse is a terrifying word for the loved ones of addicts. It's one of your top nightmare scenarios. Depending on the addiction, up to 92% of addicts will relapse within the first year of sobriety.

Even though it's petrifying to think about, as the loved ones of addicts, it's vital that we start having conversations around the subject. Especially since it's so prolific and considered to be part of the recovery process for most schools of thought.

In this episode with will start warming up to the word RELAPSE and enhance our understanding of what it is, what leads to it, how to respond, and how to be productively supportive.

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