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EP 45: Why Connection Can Prevent Addiction—Even in High-Functioning Families
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What if the emotional distance in a loving, high-functioning family could open the door to addiction in your child?
Even in homes without conflict or visible dysfunction, emotional disconnection can quietly create the conditions where grooming and substance use take root. If you're navigating the pain of a child’s addiction, understanding the power of connection might be the key to turning things around.
- Discover why even well-meaning, busy families can unintentionally create emotional gaps that leave children vulnerable.
- Learn how grooming often starts unnoticed—especially through online platforms—and what warning signs to watch for.
- Gain practical, compassionate strategies to rebuild emotional connection with your child, even in the midst of substance use.
Listen now to uncover how small, heartfelt moments of connection can protect your child—and bring healing to your family.
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.
DISCLAIMER
Every family is different — if you’re supporting someone through addiction, please make decisions that are right for you, ideally in consultation with qualified professionals and appropriate support networks.
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