{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"6 Ways Addiction Is Like A Fire (it doesn\u2019t stop on it\u2019s own) - Episode 77","description":"Chris and Danny discuss the various similarities between fighting addiction and fighting a fire since Chris recently retired from the FDNY. They also discuss the importance of leverage, how intervention makes the once seemingly impossible now routine.  Episode Highlights  The importance of not being discouraged by an initial &quot;no&quot; from an addicted loved one when suggesting rehab\/treatment Does an addicted person need to be &quot;ready&quot; for treatment, or is it more like a game of hide and seek? How addicted individuals often want to stop their substance use, but struggle to act on it due to the nature of addiction Emphasizing the need to separate an addicted loved one from the substance and not believing any promises they make while still using How an individual's spirituality and clarity can be wiped out when using substances again The importance of setting constraints or boundaries for the family members in coping with their loved one's addiction Understanding the value of having the necessary skills to deal with a loved one's addiction and the importance of early intervention The effectiveness of coaching and support for family members in dealing with their loved one's addiction and creating a healthier family dynamic Sharing a story about a firefighter, emphasizing the importance of having a clear procedure and training for dealing with seemingly impossible situations The struggle of watching people resist help while knowing the potential benefits of intervention   Links and Resources from this Episode https:\/\/whyintervention.com\/ https:\/\/twitter.com\/whyintervention https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/whyintervention\/?ref=br_rs  https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/videos\/us\/2022\/05\/11\/passenger-lands-plane-after-pilot-incapacitated-sot-dlt-vpx.cnn  https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/data\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/rpt39443\/2021NSDUHFFRRev010323.pdf&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   Call to Action Schedule a Call Free Resources Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review  by clicking here Make sure you\u2019re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes.   Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS  ","author_name":"Why Intervention Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/whyintervention.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/27241332\/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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/154679547"}