Betsy Byler
Betsy Byler
Tips for People Who Love Someone with an Addiction
Tips for People Who Love Someone with an Addiction
Tips for People Who Love Someone with an Addiction
Monday 2nd May 2022
Join Dr. Kate Watson and Betsy Byler on 'All Things Substance' as they offer practical tips for supporting loved ones struggling with addiction.
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43 minutes
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Betsy Byler
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Guiding a Loved One Through Addiction: Tips from Dr. Kate Watson and Betsy Byler
Your home is the place where you have to feel safe, where you have to get up and go to work or take care of people or yourself or whatever, even if it's just you living alone and this other person.
Supporting someone you care about who is battling addiction can feel like navigating a minefield. What should you say? What should you avoid? In this episode of 'All Things Substance', host Betsy Byler teams up with Dr. Kate Watson from the podcast 'Only Trying to Help' to tackle these tough questions head-on. Together, they offer practical advice on how to support a loved one struggling with addiction without losing yourself in the process.
They dive into essential topics like setting boundaries, effective communication, understanding withdrawal symptoms, and recognizing enabling behaviors. One standout piece of advice is the importance of maintaining a safe and stable home environment.
Betsy emphasizes, 'Your home is your sanctuary, where you need to feel secure and able to function, whether you're living alone or with others.' The episode also highlights the necessity for loved ones to seek their own support, acknowledging that dealing with addiction can be emotionally draining and complex. If you're searching for actionable tips and compassionate guidance on how to help someone you love through addiction, this episode is a must-listen.