Published: Jan. 13, 2023, 8 a.m.
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In this podcast, we discuss the proven fact that anyone can recover.
We learn that:
- Waiting for an addict to hit bottom before they decide to get help could be as good as a death sentence. Intervention must be considered in some form, whether by a professional or by a well-organised group of family and friends.
- For those unfamiliar with the thought process of an alcoholic or addict who is unsure of whether they should seek help, a family member or friend should contact an addictions counsellor at a treatment centre to help understand the path to potential recovery.
- Harm reduction strategies are a soft form of intervention, allowing the addict/alcoholic to make their own decisions based on where they are and where they want to be. It\\u2019s a new form of thinking that has helped many communities make life better for all.
- The bottom line is that anyone at all can recover. Many long-time addicts and alcoholics have lost hope that they, too, can recover. Therefore, we as recovering people have an obligation to share the truth of the matter.
- Some of the most convincing success stories come from people who hit a very low bottom, survived, tried several times to get sober, and finally succeeded. They show their gratitude by carrying the message of hope to others in dire straits.
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