How To Cope With The Dope

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of How to Cope With The Dope I will be discussing several groups that offer help for those who have a loved one who struggles with addiction. The wonderful news is that most of these programs are free-...ya don't hear that too often these days! I talk about what are some of the pros and cons of group fellowship and what program may be best sui

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to another transformative episode of How To Cope With The Dope, dedicated to helping you live your best life while loving someone who struggles with addiction. Today, we embark on Step 6 in our journey towards personal growth and serenity. This step focuses on personal readiness and willingness to let go of character defects or negative aspects of one

Send us a Text Message.Welcome back to How To Cope With The Dope, where we confront the complexities of loving an addict head-on. In this episode, we're shining a light on a powerful emotion that often accompanies the journey of both the addict and their loved ones: fear. From the gripping fear of relapse to the paralyzing fear of the unknown, we'll navigate through the turbulent w

Send us a Text Message.Join me as I chat with Linda, a beacon of resilience and strength, as she shares her extraordinary journey of navigating several decades with a spouse battling alcoholism. In this poignant episode, Linda candidly reveals the trials, triumphs, and the arduous path towards self-discovery and healing. Through her trials she discovers her own path of recovery and

Send us a Text Message.Slogans and Acronyms have been used in programs for many years. They are simple and effective tools that help us when we are in a challenging situation or ruminating on a problem. These often quirky sayings are sometimes the quick shot in the arm we need to regain our balance and stay on track in our own recovery. I hope that you will take the time to make a

Send us a Text Message.Step 5 of the 12 steps of AA and Al-Anon is all about having trust-in God, in yourself and in someone else.

Send us a Text Message.This episode discusses the very talked about concept of detachment; what it is, what it is not and some strategies to help you begin detaching with love. check out previous episode 4 on boundaries.

Send us a Text Message.Listen to this interesting interview with Billy; a self professed "double-winner". I met Billy in the Al-Anon program and when I heard his story I was blown away. As a former addict; Billy has an insightful perspective. I am amazed at his backstory and all the trials and tribulations he went through. The best part is he came through and is thriving and happy.

Send us a Text Message.In this episode we look at our bodies reaction to stress and how to quickly and efficiently diffuse it. This quick tip episode can be used anytime and anywhere.

Send us a Text Message.It can be an emotional rollercoaster when we love someone with addiction. In this episode we learn about the emotional scale and how to climb it when we are lingering at the bottom (ie-fear, despair, powerlessness). We touch on other things that impact our emotional state and how moods and personality traits can develop. This informative episode may inspire y