You can't force someone to stop an addiction to drugs/alcohol, but you can most certainly influence it! In this episode, we'll help you outsmart addiction by telling you what works and what doesn't when it comes to helping an addict or alcoholic overcome a Substance abuse problem.

Amber provides various critical dos and don'ts that a person should remember while helping a loved one overcome addiction or alcoholism.

Amber emphasizes:

To help an addict, it is essential to provide love and genuine support, acknowledge their positive qualities and focus on building trust. Moreover, setting healthy boundaries while ensuring proper communication and honesty skills is vital.

The overall message is that addiction can harm families and their members, but by learning and applying these strategies, everyone can become a better person and live a better life.

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