Learning to Respond to an Addict vs. React

Does dealing with a loved one’s addiction take a toll on your emotions and often run thin on your patience? It’s not uncommon to be emotionally triggered by an addict’s behavior causing you to react in a way that is uncharacteristic of  yourself. While the ideal response is to show restraint, we tend to react out of emotion. 

In this episode, we’re breaking down the differences between reacting and responding to an addict and sharing tools you can use to make sure that you are staying calm and in line with your core values.

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