EP 61: Harm Reduction at Home: How Families Can Support Addiction Recovery with Love

Is it possible to keep your child safer while they’re using without enabling them?

If you’re a parent navigating a child’s addiction, the fear and chaos can leave you feeling like your only options are tough love or stepping away completely. This episode shares how practicing harm reduction at home can help keep your child alive and connected to hope, even when recovery feels out of reach.

• You will discover what harm reduction looks like practically for families beyond medication, including small, loving actions that keep your child safer.
• You will learn how to maintain connection and protect your own wellbeing without enabling harmful behavior.
• You will find hope in the quiet promise that staying present in small ways can plant seeds for future recovery.

Listen now to learn how you can keep the door open with love while supporting your child’s safety, even in the hardest seasons of addiction.

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.