According to the 2021 National Home Survey on Drug Use and Health, 44 million American adults ages 18+ have a substance use disorder. This means the possibility of having a family member or a loved one needing help is high.

If you are seeking treatment for a loved one, you are not alone.

In this episode, Chris and Danny share their first experiences with drugs and alcohol, the distinction between heavy drinkers and alcoholics, and the physical craving for more once they start drinking or using drugs. Together, they discussed the different resources that can help someone in need to better understand their situation and how to help.

Episode Highlights

• Resource guide for supporting a loved one who needs treatment
• Advocacy for addiction treatment
• Understanding the need for intervention in addiction and mental health
• Reflections on intervention training and efficiency
• Effects of family beliefs on the effects of intervention
• Story of their first time drinking and using
• Introduction to opioids and alcohol use
• The impact of early drinking experiences
• Differentiating the factors between drinkers
• Trying out different substances
• Recognizing that you are in need of help
• Distinguishing between alcoholism and stress-related abuse
• How to encourage someone to get the help that they need
• Experiencing addiction in the workplace
• Exploring the phenomenon of cravings in addiction and alcoholism
• Devastating effects of addiction
• Turning the boat around

Links and Resources from this Episode

https://whyintervention.com/

https://twitter.com/whyintervention

National Survey of Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Releases

Quotes:

"Cravings can be a powerful phenomenon for an addicted loved one."

"There is a difference between an alcoholic and a person who is just a regular or heavy drinker."