1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEB CLASS! https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page If someone you love is struggling with alcohol and drugs, the words you choose matter more than you think. In this video, I break down the 4 phrases that push addicts deeper into their addiction — and what you should say instead. These are the exact things my dad said to me when I was using, and I'll show you why they don't work and how to communicate in a way that actually moves the needle toward recovery. 0:00 Intro: Words That Push Addicts Away&amp;nbsp; 1:15 Phrase #1: &quot;If you loved us, you would quit&quot; 3:45 Why conditional love destroys trust 5:20 What to say instead of questioning their love 6:30 Free Monday Workshop (Register Now) 8:10 Phrase #2: &quot;You're weak - why can't you stop?&quot; 11:40 Why willpower isn't the answer 13:25 What to say instead of calling them weak 15:50 Phrase #3: Bargaining - &quot;If you do this, I'll do this&quot; 18:30 Why rewards backfire in recovery 20:15 What to say instead of negotiating 22:40 Phrase #4: &quot;I don't care anymore&quot; 25:10 Why detachment works but verbalizing doesn't 27:00 What to say when you're at your breaking point 29:30 Final thoughts: Being strategic with your words 31:45 How to get support for your situation Join my free Monday workshop: https://familyreconnectprogram.com/optin-page 5 Mistakes Every Family Makes When Helping a Loved One with Addiction 📅 Every Monday at 6:30 PM ET Need more? Want continued support and guidence for your situation? Consider our FAMILY RECONNECT PROGRAM! https://familyreconnectprogram.com/family-reconnect Tom IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalktom/ Ben IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalkben/ RRT IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalkpodcast/ Real Recovery Talk http://realrecoverytalk.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39986290/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/39986290