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Family Support In Addiction Recovery : Substance Abuse Disorder Tools Beyond Al- Anon

Family Support In Addiction Recovery : Substance Abuse Disorder Tools Beyond Al- Anon

By: Paul King
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Do you feel overwhelmed and emotionally drained, struggling to support your child with substance abuse disorder? This podcast offers practical guidance for parents navigating the challenging journey of supporting a child battling addiction without losing themselves along the way. Each week, you’ll gain critical insights and strategies, including: Learning how to manage the emotional rollercoaster of addiction with effective coping tools. Discover techniques to support your child while maintaining your own well-being, like setting boundaries or practising self-care routines. Finding guidance on overcoming the unique challenges families face with substance abuse disorder. Hosted by Paul King, a parent who’s been through this journey, made countless mistakes, and is here to help others find a clearer path forward, this show brings together experts in addiction recovery, emotional resilience, and family therapy to equip you with the knowledge and strength to keep going. Episodes air twice a week: guest interviews on Mondays and personal reflection episodes on Wednesdays. Ready to take the first step toward healing? Start with Episode 1, where it all begins.Copyright 2025 Paul King Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • EP 105: How to Be a Calm Role Model During Addiction Chaos: Family Support in Addiction Recovery
    Dec 7 2025

    NEW Announcement: Family Support Listeners Get 30% off every one-to-one support session with Paul King. Finally get the care & help you need to navigate a loved one's addiction. familyhopesupport.com

    How can you be a good role model for your child when you're surrounded by chaos and stress?

    When life feels overwhelming—especially for parents supporting a child with substance use—being a consistent and positive role model may feel impossible. But how you show up in those hard moments can make the biggest impact. This episode explores how to stay grounded and emotionally regulated, even when everything around you feels out of control.

    • Discover practical ways to stay calm and present in the midst of emotional chaos.
    • Learn how small habits like gratitude, breathing, and intention-setting can shift your energy—and your influence.
    • Find out why emotional self-regulation is one of the most powerful tools you can model for your children.

    Listen now to uncover how small, intentional actions can help you lead with calm, clarity, and care—even on the toughest days.

    🌱 Family Hope Support — Special Offer for Podcast Listeners

    Loving someone with a drug or alcohol problem can feel exhausting — the worry, the guilt, the sleepless nights. It wears you down.

    Family Hope Support offers one-to-one support sessions grounded in real lived experience. Finally get the care & help you need to navigate a loved one's addiction.

    🎉: Family Support Listeners Get 30% off every one-to-one support session with Paul King. — use code FAMILYHOPE at checkout.

    👉 Claim your discount at familyhopesupport.com and start feeling less alone. You don’t have to do this by yourself.

    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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    12 mins
  • EP 103: Why Trying to Fix Your Child Can Make Substance Abuse Disorder Worse
    Nov 30 2025

    NEW Announcement: Family Support Listeners Get 30% off every one-to-one support session with Paul King. Finally get the care & help you need to navigate a loved one's addiction. familyhopesupport.com

    How do you support a loved one using meth while protecting your own mental and emotional health?

    Methamphetamine (ice) use is on the rise, devastating families with its powerful psychological grip and erratic behavioral impacts. Parents often feel helpless, swinging between desperation and the urge to control their child's behavior. But managing this crisis requires a different approach—one that prioritizes safety, boundaries, and emotional clarity.

    • Learn why meth is uniquely challenging and how it mentally affects your loved one.
    • Understand how to set and communicate boundaries that protect your well-being during escalation.
    • Discover why self-care isn't selfish—it's one of the most powerful forms of support you can offer.

    Tune in now to hear practical, compassionate strategies for navigating meth use in the family while staying grounded and safe.

    🌱 Family Hope Support — Special Offer for Podcast Listeners

    Loving someone with a drug or alcohol problem can feel exhausting — the worry, the guilt, the sleepless nights. It wears you down.

    Family Hope Support offers one-to-one support sessions grounded in real lived experience. Finally get the care & help you need to navigate a loved one's addiction.

    🎉: Family Support Listeners Get 30% off every one-to-one support session with Paul King. — use code FAMILYHOPE at checkout.

    👉 Claim your discount at familyhopesupport.com and start feeling less alone. You don’t have to do this by yourself.

    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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    11 mins
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