Candace Plattor: Healing Families, Healing Addicts
Overcoming addiction is a family condition: everyone in the family is affected by addiction and everyone needs to heal.
Candace Plattor knows firsthand the struggle of addiction and the importance of family in the recovery process. Once an opioid addict herself, Candace has been clean and sober for 34 years and now dedicates her life to helping others. In this episode of 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return', Candace shares her journey from addiction to becoming a leading Addictions Therapist.
Her unique Family Addiction Counselling and Therapy Program focuses on the idea that addiction is a family issue, where everyone involved needs to heal. Candace's approach has transformed countless lives, enabling addicts to stop using and families to reclaim their lives from the grip of addiction. She dives into the evolving landscape of rehab, discussing effective detox methods and the crucial role of family therapy.
Candace also touches on the importance of setting boundaries and establishing rules, especially during challenging times like the holidays. With her extensive experience and compassionate perspective, Candace offers listeners invaluable insights and a message of hope.