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How to Support Recovery and Not Support Addiction - January 2018
How to Support Recovery and Not Support Addiction - January 2018
How to Support Recovery and Not Support Addiction - January 2018
Saturday 3rd February 2018
Dr. Chuck Gehrke offers guidance on supporting recovery without enabling addiction, emphasizing detachment and understanding the disease of addiction.
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Get the buttons here!Supporting Recovery Without Enabling: Dr. Chuck Gehrke's Guide
Enabling is simply, when we get between the addict and whatever consequences may occur as a result of their abuse, we in some way or another intercede or get in the way of the attachment or the association of the addict or alcohol.
Imagine trying to help a loved one with addiction, only to find out that your efforts might be making things worse. That's the tricky territory Dr. Chuck Gehrke navigates in this episode of the Dawn Farm Addiction and Recovery Education Series. With years of experience in addiction medicine, Dr. Gehrke breaks down the fine line between supporting recovery and enabling addiction.
He explains that well-meaning actions can sometimes shield those struggling with addiction from the very consequences that could push them towards change. By understanding the disease of addiction and learning about detachment, listeners can better support their loved ones without inadvertently prolonging their struggle. Dr. Gehrke also delves into the neurology of addiction, shedding light on why addiction is more than just a series of bad choices.
This episode is packed with practical advice for family members, friends, and anyone affected by addiction, offering tools to maintain their own well-being while genuinely supporting recovery. Tune in to gain valuable insights and learn how to walk the tightrope of helping without harming.