Are you tired of being told you have to wait for your child to want recovery before anything can change?

Many parents of children struggling with substance abuse are trapped in helpless waiting, believing they must sit by until their child chooses recovery. In this episode, you'll discover why that belief is not only misleading but dangerous — and how understanding the reality of substance abuse disorder can empower you to take meaningful action now.

• Learn why waiting for a child to "feel ready" can prolong suffering and delay real change.
• Discover how maintaining connection and allowing natural consequences can support recovery without enabling harmful behaviours.
• Understand why your love and boundaries are powerful tools, even when change feels invisible.

Press play now to learn how you can stop waiting and start building a bridge of hope and healing for your child today.

This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.

Is cutting your child off really the best path to recovery—or could it be deepening the disconnect?

Many parents are told to wait for their child to “hit rock bottom” or to apply “tough love,” but this episode challenges those outdated and often harmful approaches. If you’ve been struggling with whether to stay connected or step back, this conversation will give you a compassionate, research-backed perspective.

• Understand why connection and attachment—not isolation—are the keys to meaningful recovery.
• Learn how to set healthy boundaries while continuing to show love and support for your child.
• Discover how your own emotional healing and stability can positively impact your child’s recovery journey.

Listen now to hear expert insight from Mary Crocker Cook and find a more hopeful, heart-centered way to support your child through addiction.

Dive deeper into Mary Crocker Cook’s transformative work on addiction, attachment, and family healing by exploring her books at marycrockercook.com/books.

This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.

Ever wondered if that gut feeling about your child’s addiction is true intuition—or just fear speaking?

When you're parenting a child in addiction recovery, making the right decision in high-stakes moments can feel overwhelming. The internal tug-of-war between fear and intuition is real—and knowing which voice to follow could be the difference between helping and hindering their recovery journey.

• Discover how to distinguish between fear-driven reactions and intuitive insight, even in moments of chaos.
• Learn practical techniques—like grounding, journaling, and mindful breathing—to reconnect with your inner clarity.
• Hear a powerful, personal story of a mother’s intuition that may have saved her daughter's life—and how trusting yourself can be an act of love.

Press play to learn how to tune out the noise and trust your inner guidance when it matters most.

This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.

How do you handle judgment when your child is struggling with addiction—and everyone around you seems to have an opinion?

If you're a parent navigating the painful and complex journey of a child's substance use, you've likely faced shame, isolation, and unsolicited advice. This episode dives deep into the emotional toll and offers practical tools to preserve your well-being and your relationship with your child, even in the face of stigma.

• Learn how to assertively set emotional boundaries when others make hurtful or uninformed comments.
• Discover why grief is a hidden yet powerful force in the addiction journey—and how to give it space.
• Gain clarity on why maintaining connection, not tough love, can be a lifeline for both you and your child.

Press play to learn how to protect your peace, hold compassionate boundaries, and stay connected with your child through addiction's most isolating moments.

Explore more of Mary Crocker Cook’s compassionate wisdom and groundbreaking insights in her books at marycrockercook.com/books.

This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.

Have you ever wondered why addiction recovery often fails, even with detox and rehab? The key may lie in untreated trauma and mental health struggles.

Many people battling addiction are unknowingly self-medicating underlying mental health conditions like PTSD, anxiety, or depression. Without addressing both addiction and trauma together, recovery can feel like an endless cycle of relapse. In this episode, we uncover why treating only substance use isn’t enough—and what truly works for lasting recovery.

• Understand the deep connection between trauma and addiction, and why one fuels the other.
• Learn why self-medication with substances is a temporary fix that leads to deeper struggles.
• Discover the most effective treatment approach that combines therapy, coping strategies, and sometimes medication for real, lasting change.

Press play now to learn how addressing both addiction and mental health together can lead to a successful and sustainable recovery journey.

This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.

Did you know that home detox can be just as—if not more—effective than rehab for many people struggling with substance use? Learn how home-based treatment, when done right, can lead to lasting recovery and keep families involved in the process.

Many families face the heartbreaking cycle of addiction and relapse, often feeling lost when traditional rehab doesn't work. This episode explores why home detox may be a better alternative for most people, how addressing mental health is crucial to sustained recovery, and how families can support their loved ones without enabling destructive behaviors.

• Discover why 85-90% of people with alcohol use disorder can safely detox at home and how it leads to long-term success.
• Learn why mental health and addiction treatment must go hand in hand for real, lasting recovery.
• Gain insight into setting healthy boundaries with a loved one struggling with addiction—without resorting to tough love.

If you're ready to explore a compassionate and effective approach to recovery, listen now and learn how home detox, proper support, and mental health care can transform lives.

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Remember, you are not alone. Every step forward brings hope and resilience.

This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.

What if the biggest myth about addiction recovery is actually keeping people trapped? Could harm minimisation be the key to breaking the cycle for good?

For years, many people—including parents of those struggling with addiction—believe that full abstinence is the only path to recovery. But what if that belief is causing more harm than good? In this episode, we explore how harm minimisation treatments like methadone and buprenorphine provide stability, reduce criminal activity, and give people a real chance at rebuilding their lives.

• Discover why harm minimisation is often the best path to long-term recovery.
• Learn how methadone can reduce chaos and provide a safer alternative to heroin use.
• Understand why recovery isn’t a straight path—and why accepting this can bring peace to families.

Press play now to hear a personal journey of transformation and why rethinking recovery could make all the difference.

This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.

What if addiction treatment was as simple as making a phone call? Could accessible, at-home detox be the key to saving lives?

Many families struggle to find timely and effective treatment for loved ones facing substance dependence. Traditional detox and rehab programs often come with long wait times, high costs, and significant stigma. But what if there was a way to get expert, compassionate care without ever leaving home?

• Discover how telehealth-based addiction treatment is removing barriers and providing life-saving support.
• Learn about the differences between methadone and buprenorphine and how they’re revolutionizing opioid dependence treatment.
• Understand the critical role of family support and the importance of setting healthy boundaries in recovery.

Press play now to learn how new, accessible treatment options can make all the difference for individuals and families battling addiction.

🔗 Learn more about Clean Slate Clinic and how they’re transforming addiction recovery: https://www.cleanslateclinic.com/

About Dr. Chris Davis:

Dr. Chris Davis is the Co-Founder and Medical Director of Clean Slate Clinic, a telehealth-based withdrawal and recovery service dedicated to making addiction treatment more accessible. With extensive experience in addiction medicine and general practice, Dr. Davis is passionate about breaking down barriers to treatment and supporting patients on their recovery journey. Read more about his work here: https://www.cleanslateclinic.com/team-members/dr-chris-davis

This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.