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Addiction: The Family Disease | Recovery Radio
Addiction: The Family Disease | Recovery Radio
Addiction: The Family Disease | Recovery Radio
Saturday 11th November 2017
Brad Peffer discusses his family's battle with addiction and recovery on Recovery Radio, offering insights into challenges and hope.
39 minutes
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Recovery Reimagined
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Brad Peffer's Story: Family, Addiction, and the Road to Recovery
One thing you will hear in an article of faith when talking about the disease of addiction is that it is the family disease in unique ways.
What happens when addiction infiltrates a family? Brad Peffer knows this all too well. In this episode of Recovery Radio, Brad opens up about his family's battle with drug and alcohol abuse. It all came to a head when his wife had an accident with a blood alcohol level of .08%. This was the wake-up call that forced Brad to confront his wife about her addiction and face the grim reality of how it was tearing their family apart.
From the financial strains to the emotional turmoil, Brad doesn't hold back in sharing the raw and real struggles they endured. But it's not all doom and gloom. Brad talks about the steps they took towards recovery, including getting involved in the recovery community and learning to accept the past. He also shares how they began to rebuild trust and find hope again. Dr.
David Joel joins the conversation, offering his expert perspective on the crucial role families play in the recovery process and the importance of maintaining sobriety. This episode is a heartfelt journey through the ups and downs of addiction, with a strong message of hope for anyone facing similar challenges.