Sometimes I get a bit frustrated with the system and even how we buy into it… addiction “treatment” is no exception. If you have a loved one who is struggling and you’re ready to give up, I want to encourage you to look for a new approach or appropriateness with existing evidence-based practices. Sometimes the key piece is being overlooked. I believe there is always a way. and have seen different ways be effective. In this episode I share some concerns and what to look for when you are on the sidelines of someone’s addiction. Tough love is not always the answer...

Addiction resources:
https://www.apa.org/topics/addiction
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/understanding-drug-use-addiction
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

CITE:
Lännerholm, V. (Host). (2020, October 19). The Addiction Box: Person or Drug? (No. 1:10 ). [Audio podcast episode]. In PsychTalk with DrVic. https://drvic.org/psychtalk-w-drvic/ or https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1111583.rss