Podcast #83 — SUD, the Family & the Importance of Patterns

Dominique Simon July 12, 2021

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In their work with families of addicted Loved Ones, Kayla and Dominique have observed how certain patterns are mirrored.

In a nutshell, our Loved Ones with SUD become fixated on their substance of choice, and they become compulsive about using it. Over time, the family member often becomes fixated on their addicted Loved One, and finds themselves compulsively trying to fix the situation.

Knowing this can be useful if you’re ready to effect change…

Dominique Simon

Dominique launched Allies in Recovery in 2003. Her work has been featured on HBO and NPR. She is a facilitator and a trained speaker on issues of addiction and the family. She has worked extensively developing and evaluating federally-funded substance abuse programs for organizations and clinics throughout Massachusetts and New York. With an interest in recovery and substance abuse that spans 20 years, she sees a huge need to help families develop the skills to help a loved one recover fully in a supportive, whole, and lasting way in their families and in their communities. Her mission is to have Allies in Recovery fill that gap.

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