Matt Brown & Sam Davis
Matt Brown
Transforming the Holiday Season: Prioritizing Recovery and Renewal Over Tradition
Transforming the Holiday Season: Prioritizing Recovery and Renewal Over Tradition
Transforming the Holiday Season: Prioritizing Recovery and Renewal Over Tradition
Tuesday 26th November 2024
Explore why prioritising recovery over holiday traditions could be the best gift for your loved one struggling with addiction.
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Matt Brown & Sam Davis
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Holiday depression increases but suicide rates do not.
- Prioritising recovery over holiday traditions can save lives.
- Tough love may be necessary to support a loved one’s recovery.
- Therapy and medical professionals are crucial resources.
- Acting now ensures many more joyful holidays in the future.
We care more about your health and your happiness than we care about you spending Christmas here with us this year.
The holiday season can be a challenging time for families dealing with addiction. In this episode of The Party Wreckers, Matt Brown and Sam Davis, both experienced addiction interventionists, discuss why the holidays might be the perfect time to prioritise recovery over tradition. They tackle the common misconception that suicide rates spike during the holidays, revealing that while depression does increase, suicide rates actually peak in spring and summer.
This episode emphasises the importance of not delaying intervention, even during festive times, as waiting can have severe consequences. Matt shares a personal story about receiving a football for Christmas from his parents, which he later realised was their way of protecting him from his addiction. This anecdote serves as a powerful reminder that sometimes tough love is necessary to support a loved one’s recovery.
The hosts also explore how families can find the right resources and support systems to help their loved ones get the treatment they need. Whether it's through therapy, medical professionals, or specialised treatment centres, the key is to act now rather than wait. By prioritising recovery, families can ensure many more joyful holidays in the future.
If you're on the fence about whether to seek help for a loved one during the holidays, this episode provides compelling reasons to take action now. Don't let fear or tradition stand in the way of recovery and renewal.