Surviving Loving An Addict Podcast

Big Dave interviews a dear friend, also named Dave, who shares his very spiritual, against all odds, story of recovery. 

To many who find themselves supporting an addict, it may feel as though their own personal progress has ceased and a stalemate with their loved one has ensued. This episode discusses the predicament of saving one's self or a loved one refusing to progress.

Recklessly imposing 'tyrannical sanctions' may be the automatic knee-jerk reaction, but it's unlikely to actually help your loved one. David and Carston discuss a C.S. Lewis quote as it applies to addiction and its consequences. 

A listener-proposed discussion on "how a kid can protect himself from a parent suffering from addiction." (Turns out we can be easily contacted via Facebook and FB Messenger through our "Surviving Loving An Addict Podcast" page...)

We're happy and grateful to hear your stories and encouragement. We're also happy to incorporate your questions into our discussions and welcome any assistance in picking future topics. 

David offers coaching for coping with 'button pushing' - when someone picks fights to achieve an emotional rise.

Discussion for a listener whose ex-spouse is an addict.

Dave shares thoughts on how to parent when your children live in two very different worlds. 

Special Episode

"Is there even any hope??" David and Carston are joined by two outstandingly gifted musicians who openly share their stories of opiate addiction and treatment to answer this - one of addiction's most deflating questions. 

Music was adlibbed live during this recording - it's sensational. 

Just because you're ready to have your loved one change doesn't necessarily mean it's time to spend money on their addiction treatment. Watching for different stages of readiness for change will help inform a wise decision.

In this episode, David and Carston discuss the things to watch for when deciding whether it is time to invest money in one's addiction treatment.

Three types of love are discussed and examined. Nelson Mandela's (or unknown's) poem "Letting Go" is read and given new light in the context of loving someone "even though".

David Millward, ASUDC, and Carston Millward, former police officer, respond to a listener's question regarding the total legalization of drugs.