Vernon Layne
Vernon Layne
How to help someone stop using drugs
How to help someone stop using drugs
How to help someone stop using drugs
Saturday 15th June 2019
Vernon Layne offers insights on supporting loved ones in addiction recovery, highlighting readiness, treatment, and the role of faith.
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Episode Overview
- An addict will only stop using drugs when they are ready, regardless of interventions or support
- Encouraging treatment and a 12-step program is essential in breaking the cycle of addiction
- Parents and loved ones need to refrain from enabling the addict by providing money or resources for drug use
- The spiritual aspects of recovery play a crucial role in addressing the root causes of addiction
- Recovery involves learning to manage feelings, developing self-esteem, and embracing responsibility
An addict is not going to stop using drugs until he or she is ready to stop using drugs. You can pray over them. You can have interventions. You can bring a priest. You can bring a nun. You can bring Jesus Christ back himself. An addict is not going to stop using drugs until he or she is ready to stop using drugs.
Imagine trying to help someone you love break free from the grip of addiction. In this heartfelt episode of 'That Christian In Recovery,' Vernon Layne, a recovering addict and devoted Christian, shares his wisdom on how to truly support someone struggling with drug use. Vernon stresses that an addict will only stop using when they are ready, no matter how much external pressure is applied.
Instead of giving money or resources that might enable the addiction, he advises focusing on treatment and active participation in a 12-step program. Vernon dives into the spiritual side of recovery, discussing how faith, honesty, and responsibility play crucial roles in the healing process. He offers practical tips for families, urging them to break the cycle of enabling and to foster an environment where recovery is possible.
Vernon's personal journey and unwavering faith provide a compassionate and understanding perspective, making this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to support a loved one through addiction.