66: Kevin Petersen discusses his new book, “Chronic Hope” and the importance of a 3 point plan

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Families Navigating Addiction & Recovery

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“Your kid’s addiction or your family members’ addiction is not your responsibility. How you react to it is your responsibility.” - Kevin Petersen   Addiction is a worldwide trend. It comes in many forms and in varying degrees. Thus, families need to be on guard at all times. However, it’s really hard to exercise withitness in the family. Sometimes, we are not even aware that our own children are addicted. Dr. Kevin Petersen shares some tools and knowledge to help families move away from addiction. The family unit is a cradle of love, support, wisdom and protection. It is where life’s joys and sorrows are shared. If the family is able to perform its function, then addiction has lost its place in the family circle. Nobody beats addiction alone. When families work together, there is guaranteed success.   Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at http://thefamilyrecoverysolution.com/   Highlights: 02:30 Taking the Natural Evolution in the Addiction and Recovery Path 09:48 Setting Up Boundaries 14:51 Family Support is Essential  23:25 Reach out Early 31:06 Resources and Guidance for Families 37:18 Ask for Help 42:02 The Sooner, The Better