Allies in Recovery

Coming Up for Air — Families Speak to Families about Addiction

Allies in Recovery

  • Sectioning: When to Consider Forcing Your Loved One into Treatment

Sectioning: When to Consider Forcing Your Loved One into Treatment

Friday 9th September 2022

Understand when to consider sectioning in addiction treatment with insights from 'Coming Up for Air'. Explore the CRAFT method and maintaining dignity.
27 minutes
Informative
Supportive
Hopeful
Authentic
Empowering

About this podcast

Coming Up for Air — Families Speak to Families about Addiction
Author:
Allies in Recovery
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Links:
Visit site
Rounded Button Dark
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!

Sectioning in Addiction Treatment: When is it Necessary?

Use the CRAFT skills to understand when danger is acute, and enough to warrant sectioning.
How do you know when it's time to consider sectioning a loved one into addiction treatment? This episode of 'Coming Up for Air' tackles this tough question head-on. Hosts Dominique Simone-Lavigne, Laurie McDougall, and Kayla Solomon explore the delicate balance between intervention and respecting your loved one's autonomy. They dive into the CRAFT method, a compassionate approach that focuses on understanding and support, but sometimes the situation calls for more drastic measures.
The episode sheds light on the circumstances where sectioning might be the only viable option. It's a heavy topic, but the hosts handle it with empathy and practical advice. They discuss how to recognize acute danger signs that may necessitate sectioning, while also stressing the importance of maintaining a positive relationship with your loved one. The conversation extends to co-occurring disorders and how these can complicate the decision-making process.
One of the key takeaways is that sectioning should be a last resort. The hosts emphasize exploring all other avenues first, using CRAFT skills to manage crises and support recovery. They also touch on the legal aspects, like conservatorship, that can come into play when making such a significant decision. If you're grappling with the complexities of addiction in your family, this episode offers valuable insights and guidance.
It’s not just about making the hard choices; it’s about doing so with compassion and care. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of when and how to consider sectioning, and learn how to navigate this challenging aspect of addiction treatment with dignity and respect.
alcoholfree.com
Published by The Mindful Drinking Company Limited
4 Providence Court, Pynes Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5JL, England
Registered in England and Wales.
Company Number: 1195057. Vat Number: GB320915135.
Registered address as above.
© Copyright 2005-2025 The Mindful Drinking Company Limited.
All Rights Reserved.
alcoholfree.com is a participant in the Amazon Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.