How to Support Someone in Addiction Recovery: 6 Things That Actually Help

<p>When someone you love gets sober, it can feel like everything should finally be okay. But addiction recovery isn’t an on/off switch, and for loved ones, this stage can bring its own fear, uncertainty, and challenges.</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Kibby McMahon shares six research-backed ways you can support someone in addiction recovery while also protecting your own well-being.</p><p>We cover:</p><p>• How to make treatment and recovery easier to access<br>• Why reinforcing healthy recovery behaviors matters<br>• How to communicate without escalating shame or conflict<br>• How to prepare for the possibility of an overdose<br>• Why your own mental health and safety matter too<br>• How to recognize underlying mental health and relationship issues during recovery</p><p>Dr. Kibby also shares her own experience supporting her mother through alcoholism, relapse, and long-term sobriety, and why recovery required healing not only for her mother, but for their relationship too.</p><p>We’re also excited to share that KulaMind, in partnership with researchers at Brown University, is studying KulaMind Recovery, a program specifically designed to support loved ones of people recovering from substance use disorders.</p><p>If you or someone you love is in addiction recovery and you’re interested in participating, check the link in the show notes to learn more.</p><p>Learn more about KulaMind and get support for yourself and your loved one.</p><p><br></p><p>Link for study: https://studies.buildclinical.com/bcfs002065-rih-ramsey-131/</p><p><br></p><p>#AddictionRecovery #SubstanceUseRecovery #FamilySupport #MentalHealth #AddictionSupport #Recovery</p>