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In this podcast, between Tony and Bruno J., they discuss what a family can do to get the help they need when they are faced with addiction and/or alcoholism in their family, whether their loved one is living under the same roof or not.

We learn that:

1. It is only by educating ourselves and the family that we come to understand that what is happening is indeed a disease and illness. Once this takes place, the pressures, feelings and most importantly the thinking changes.
2. Education on the topic leads to the realisation that we are powerless in the sense we cannot change the addicted person. We discover that this is out of our control and explore ways in which we can move forward with this process.
3. We learn where to get help, the support groups available and other recommended options to take. Again, we educate ourselves and understand that we are not alone in this. There are many individuals who are willing to help, have plenty of experience and can provide the best type of immediate support.
4. Sharing our experience and getting help from others is one of the most productive things we can do to better understand what to do. We learn that we are stronger together.
5. Sharing our experiences works both ways. Not only does it help us, but it also helps others. We learn that by doing so we become stronger, and our lives improve. We shift the focus from selfish, obsessive control to a selfless way of acting. In turn, we can bring happiness, hope and joy to those who once suffered the pain of addiction in the family.