Boy Problems Podcast

Alex recently started to see some familiar traits with one of her family members and Charlie. She shares about her experience on the other side of things and how it's affecting her.

Topics also discussed: Trust, Group and Individual Therapy, Empowerment, Self-care, Recovery, Relapse, Drugs, Boundaries, Relationships, Medically Assisted Treatment. Follow us at: Instagram: @boyproblemspod Twitter: @boyprobspodcast Facebook: @boyproblemspod Additional Resources: Co-Dependents Anonymous: http://coda.org/ Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/ Nar-Anon: https://www.nar-anon.org/ National Helpline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/ Overdose Lifeline:  https://www.overdoselifeline.org/  Layperson Naloxone Administration Course: https://www.overdoselifeline.org/opioid-training-and-courses/layperson-naloxone-administration/

As a mother, one of my worst fears is my children having to experience my partner high. Millions of children have parents who have substance abuse disorder, and it’s heartbreaking to think that they experience addiction every day. Today we talk to Al whose dad was addicted to crack cocaine and unfortunately died from the disease of addiction. Al shares stories from his childhood and reflects on how that has shaped who is today. He talks about the confusion and disappointment, but also the love he felt from his dad. We appreciate Al opening up to us about his life, the pain of losing his dad, and how his views on addiction have evolved. Topics also discussed: Recovery Relapse Lying Mental health Relationships Addiction Therapy Self-care Follow us at: Instagram: @boyproblemspod Twitter: @boyprobspodcast Facebook: @boyproblemspod Additional Resources: Co-Dependents Anonymous: coda.org/ Al-Anon: al-anon.org/ Nar-Anon: www.nar-anon.org/ National Helpline: www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline Treatment Locator: findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

Overdose is a scary reality for many of us dealing with an addicted loved one. While all of our partners have overdosed many times during active use, they have all lived to see another day and seek treatment. Today we share our experiences with finding our loved ones OD’ed and dealing with the consequences that follow. We also talk about naloxone, which rapidly reverse an opioid overdose, and Vivitrol and Suboxone which block the opioid receptors in the brain.

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Topics also discussed: Trust Group and Individual Therapy Empowerment Self-care Recovery Relapse Drugs Boundaries Relationships Medically Assisted Treatment Recovery Awareness Month Follow us at: Instagram: @boyproblemspod Twitter: @boyprobspodcast Facebook: @boyproblemspod Additional Resources: Co-Dependents Anonymous: http://coda.org/ Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/ Nar-Anon: https://www.nar-anon.org/ National Helpline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/ Overdose Lifeline:  https://www.overdoselifeline.org/  Layperson Naloxone Administration Course: https://www.overdoselifeline.org/opioid-training-and-courses/layperson-naloxone-administration/

After taking some time off after the birth of her son, Alex is back! She shares how taking care of a newborn during a pandemic has gone. We also get updates on how Alex and Charlie's relationship has gone over the past few months and how much energy she spends thinking about his addiction / relapses. Liz talks about Jake just being released from jail and what her feelings where before he went in and after he got out. She also answers some questions about where she see's her relationship is going with Jake. 

One of the toughest things in early recovery is triggers. Triggers not only for the addict but for the loved ones too. Even the simplest of things like a phone call or looking at your partners eyes can bring back so many painful memories of their use. Today we discuss some of our triggers we've had along the way as well as some of the milestones we've celebrated. We also share about how are able to move through the emotions of our triggers and share them with our loved ones.