Loving Someone with an Addiction

Living with an addiction is both heartbreaking and exhausting. Family members are torn between how to help the addict and how to avoid supporting the addiction.Through interviews with experts and with families who have experienced the addiction of a loved one, this video will offer hope-filled support in the form of practical information, advice from others who have been there, and the power of shared experiences. Topics discussed include:Understanding addictionAddiction affects the whole familyGrieving the loss of the person you once knewPitfalls for families when dealing with addictionFeelings of guilt/shame/stigmaDealing with denial, fear, hopelessness and despairDetaching with loveThe importance of educating oneself about addictionSuggestions for recovery and where families can turn for helpFeaturing interviews with these experts: Phillip Valentine, Executive Director Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)Dr. Domenic Ciraulo, MD Professor and Chairman, Division of Psychiatry and Psychiatrist-in-Chief, Boston Medical CenterTerri Blackstock, NY Times best selling author