Welcome to "Family Sobriety Now," the podcast where we navigate the turbulent waters of addiction with compassion and expertise. I'm your host, Joseph Devlin, and if you're here because someone you love is struggling with addiction, you've come to the right place. Having experienced the chaos of addiction firsthand, I understand the toll it takes on families. But I also know that there's hope. As someone who's been through recovery and dedicated my career to helping others, I'm committed to guiding families towards healing and stability. In each episode, we'll explore vital topics like helping a loved one seek treatment, ensuring the safety of everyone involved, and providing support during the journey to recovery. I'll share insights from my own experiences as a counselor and treatment center director, along with practical advice from my book, "A Step Out of Darkness: How to Help Someone Enter Addiction Treatment and Walk with Them Through Recovery." Through solo episodes and conversations with experts, we'll delve into warning signs of addiction, root causes, and strategies for fostering understanding and empathy within families...
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 2 hours 6 minutes
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episode 6: Step-Down Approach to Addiction Treatment
Joseph Devlin discussed chapter four treatment options for addiction from his book a Step Out of Darkness. He emphasized that inpatient treatment is not a quick fix but a preparation for life after intensive counseling. He proposed a step-down approach to treatment, starting with detox, followed by inpatient rehab, partial hospitalization program, intensive outpatient program, and general outpatient...
episode 5: A Family's Struggle with Substance Abuse
Paul and Maureen shared their experiences dealing with their son's addiction issues. They highlighted the importance of recognizing warning signs such as poor sleep patterns, lack of loyal friends, and erratic behavior. They also shared how their family dynamics changed due to their struggle with their son's addiction, including the challenges of balancing tough love with support. They recounted instances where their son’s actions lead to a loss of trust and changes in household rules...
episode 4: Intervention and Connection in Healing Relationships
Joseph Devlin discussed the importance of connections in our lives, drawing from his book "A Step Out of Darkness." In the episode, he emphasized the role of intervention in rebuilding relationships, especially those affected by addiction. Joseph highlighted the need for a professional interventionist to handle frustration and anger, allowing loved ones to approach the conversation from a place of healing and love...
episode 3: Addressing the Impact of Addiction on Mind, Body and Spirit
Joseph discusses the biological and behavioral aspects of addiction. He describes the complex nature of addiction, including its activation of certain genes, the creation of new neural pathways, the role of community and family, and the evolution of treatment and recovery programs. He emphasizes that addiction is a powerful force that requires understanding and effective engagement...
episode 2: The Addiction Impact on Society
Joseph discusses the severity of addiction, highlighting that it affects all races, nationalities, and socio-economic groups. He emphasizes that addiction destroys relationships, financial stability, and personal wellbeing, and is a major issue in society. Joseph shares statistics about the prevalence of addiction and its economic impact and stresses the need to tackle the issue proactively, especially for those close to us who are struggling...
episode 1: Addiction Epidemic: Shedding Light, Supporting Individuals
In his premiere episode, Joseph discusses the importance of openly addressing the addiction epidemic and supporting individuals without compromising accountability. He emphasizes that addiction often breeds shame and isolation, but these issues can be confronted through community conversations. He also discussed his journey in the treatment industry and his goal to guide others through addiction recovery...
Welcome to Family Sobriety Now!
Learn what the Family Sobriety Now podcast is about and about it's host, Joseph Devlin.
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