Recovery Rocks
Recovery Rocks
Episode 230: Episode 230: Addiction is a Family Disease
Episode 230: Episode 230: Addiction is a Family Disease
Episode 230: Episode 230: Addiction is a Family Disease
Friday 28th June 2024
Lisa Smith and Tawny Lara discuss how addiction affects families and the importance of healing together. Featuring music from Sister Sledge and The Killers.
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Episode Overview
- Addiction impacts not just the individual but the entire family.
- Healing together can break cycles of addiction and unhealthy behaviours.
- Chosen families can play a crucial role in recovery.
- Setting boundaries is essential for maintaining sobriety.
- Support groups like Al-Anon and Co-Dependents Anonymous can be invaluable.
Addiction never affects just one person; it impacts your entire circle.
Addiction doesn't just affect the individual; it impacts the entire family. In this episode of Recovery Rocks, co-hosts Lisa Smith and Tawny Lara dive deep into the concept of addiction as a family disease. Whether it's your birth family or your chosen family, healing together can break cycles of addiction and unhealthy behaviours. Lisa shares her experience speaking at a treatment centre in Nashville, where she was struck by the comprehensive family programme they offer.
This centre's approach underscores the importance of involving family in the recovery process, providing them with the support and tools they need to cope and heal alongside their loved one in treatment. Tawny reflects on her own journey, including how moving away from her family helped her find her identity and sobriety. The duo also discuss the role of chosen families and how these relationships can sometimes mirror the dynamics of our birth families.
They touch on codependency, setting boundaries, and the ongoing nature of recovery work. The episode wraps up with a Music Minute featuring tracks from Sister Sledge, Everclear, The Killers, and Billie Eilish, adding a rock-and-roll flavour to their heartfelt discussion. Don't miss this insightful conversation that highlights the critical role families play in addiction recovery.