Bold Brave Media Talk Radio
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The Alan Charles Show (106) Addiction, a Family Disease
The Alan Charles Show (106) Addiction, a Family Disease
The Alan Charles Show (106) Addiction, a Family Disease
Thursday 28th January 2021
Alan Charles discusses how addiction affects families emotionally and financially, offering insights into rehab and recovery on The Alan Charles Show.
58 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Body & Mind
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!How Addiction Affects the Whole Family: Alan Charles Shares His Story
As much as addiction can affect the user, it can emotionally impact his or her family even more.
Addiction isn't just a personal battle; it's a family affair. In this episode of The Alan Charles Show, Alan dives into how addiction ripples through the lives of every family member. Drawing from his own experience as a former addict, Alan opens up about the emotional and financial toll his addiction took on his loved ones. He shares heartfelt stories of strained relationships, manipulation, and the constant tension that addiction brings into a household.
But it's not all gloom; Alan also discusses the importance of rehab and treatment, offering a glimpse of hope and recovery. He touches on America's culture of excess and how it fuels addiction, making it a societal issue as much as a personal one. Plus, there's a special mention of Rhonda Knudsen's book, 'Escape from Hell', which provides another layer of understanding about the journey through abuse and recovery.
Whether you're struggling with addiction, supporting someone who is, or just curious about its impact on families, this episode offers valuable insights and a message of hope.