Chris and Danny discuss the value of having supportive people in your corner while dealing with a loved one's addiction. They cover the concept of "bring someone in" from the "DEBBIE Method" in multiple ways. They also discuss the crucial roles of family and professional intervention in the journey from addiction to sobriety and highlight the difference between merely getting sober and staying sober, emphasizing the importance of seeking help, letting go of shame, and changing one's environment. Additionally, Chris and Danny critique the traditional therapy and 12-step meetings for providing limited support, advocating for combined professional interventions for better results.

Episode Highlights

• The importance of help accessibility for families dealing with addiction
• What is The DEBBIE Method?
• Bringing an interventionist into the situation as the most helpful level of involvement
• Trusting influential people with addicted loved ones and letting them know some facts as a form of support
• Breaking the family's secret: Reaching out to uncle with long-term sobriety as the start of a recovery journey
• The power of bringing people together in the intervention process
• Accepting addiction as a possibility and knowing that there is a solution available
• The importance of recognizing when help is required for an addicted loved one
• Understanding the impact of environmental change for those in treatment
• Living in the present moment and accepting reality for what it is
• Overcoming the shame and stigma associated with addiction
• The benefits of environmental change during addiction treatment
• Connecting an addicted loved one to the right help and support system
• The value of getting out of the way and letting experienced professionals take over
• Learning to step back and let others take over in providing support during recovery.
• The intervention process: Ways to connect an addicted loved one to help.
• Family members stepping back and allowing the necessary conversations to take place between an addicted loved one and a sponsor
• The benefits and limitations of therapy and 12-step programs for families dealing with addiction
• The importance of engaging with recovery programs and not merely attending meetings Links and Resources from this Episode
• https://whyintervention.com/
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• https://www.facebook.com/whyintervention/?ref=br_rs

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