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Podcast: Busting Addiction and Its Myths
Episode: 29 Things We've Learned So Far
Description: I think it’s time we do a roll up of what we’ve learned so far, as I see our podcast as a tutorial on addiction for families and anyone else who is close to an addict or alcoholic.Addiction and alcoholism are diseases and are considered mental illnesses by science. They are not moral failings or manifestations of the lack of willpower.Addiction and alcoholism negatively affect the family to such an extent that they are considered family diseases as well. Family members begin to react to their loved one’s addiction in misguided attempts to contro...