He Felt Like a Ghost—How Addiction Isolates and What Helped Him Find Hope

Have you ever wondered why your child seems to drift further away the deeper they fall into addiction?

Addiction isolates, making users feel like ghosts watching life pass them by. The deeper they go, the harder it becomes for them to connect with the world outside their substance use. As parents, we often focus on our own fears and struggles, but what does addiction actually feel like from their perspective? In this episode, we explore the loneliness that keeps them trapped and the one thing that can help bring them back.

• Understand how addiction isolates users and why they push safe people away.
• Learn how judgment versus empathy impacts their ability to reach out for help.
• Discover how one simple approach from a friend helped Darren find hope again.

Listen to this powerful episode to gain insight into your child’s world and learn how to keep the door open for connection and recovery.

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.