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In this episode, we reveal that addiction must be treated as the primary disorder, that families need to retain a trained professional, and that the addict\u2019s crazy decisions are made by a damaged brain. Does that get your attention?

We cover these topics:

1. Addiction must be treated as the primary disorder, as the cause of mental and behavioural problems, and not as the result.

2. Addicts/alcoholics, when they aren\u2019t ready to quit, are very slick and will do anything to protect their ability to use or drink, including lie to professionals.

3. If you decide to seek professional help, find a professional who is trained in addictive disorder\u2026someone who is an AODA (Alcohol or Drug Addiction) psychiatrist or counsellor.

4. You\u2019ll no longer be puzzled by the irrational, unpredictable and irresponsible behaviour of your addict when you realised that he or she is operating with a damaged brain which is simply incapable of making good decisions.

5. It will lighten the emotional burden of family and loved ones of an addict to know that they didn\u2019t cause the addiction, they can\u2019t control it, and they can\u2019t cure it. That leaves them with more realistic options, such as seeking professional help and educating themselves on the disease.