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Episode 6: Alexandria Dobrikovic, LSW, MSW: When you love someone who struggles with addiction

September 18, 2021 • Amee Mickhael, LCSW • Season 1 • Episode 6

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Addiction. Why does it happen? Where does the stigma come from? We explore these questions and how to manage when you or someone you love is struggling. The judgement and assumptions can make it so difficult to talk about.

We go there in this episode. Alex challenges me and my own biases. She provides us insight on ways we can support those who are struggling with addiction as well as those around them.

Our Stories Podcast Host: Amee Mickhael, I'm a therapist, a licensed clinical social worker and private practice owner in Philadelphia, PA. www.ameepsychotherapy.com

Here are some of the resources we discussed in the episode:

Smart Recovery
https://www.smartrecovery.org/

Al-Anon Family Groups
https://al-anon.org/

Nar-Anon Family Groups
https://www.nar-anon.org/

Sesame Street - Parental Addiction
https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/parental-addiction/

Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Taking Care of Yourself - Melody Beattie
https://www.amazon.com/Codependent-No-More-Controlling-Yourself/dp/0894864025