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In this episode of Embrace the Wrestle, Dema (Mom) and Aaron (son) share the emotions each of them experienced throughout Aaron's journey through addiction.

This is a unique episode of hearing "both sides" during the addiction journey.

Dema has identifies her reactions/emotions as: First you GASP, then you SCREAM, then you CRY, and then you SIGH. Each of these reactions and emotions fit into the stages of Grief: Denial (Gasp), Anger (Scream), Bargaining (Cry), Depression (Cry), and Acceptance (Sigh).

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In this episode Dema and her son Aaron discuss risk factors for addiction and treatment options.

Risk factors include:

*Genetics *Age at which a substance is introduced *Adverse Childhood Experiences *Comorbidities *High Tolerance *Availability

Treatment options include:

*Detox *Outpatient/Intensive Outpatient Treatment *Inpatient *Residential *Aftercare *Medication Assisted Treatment *Support Groups

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In this episode I'm joined by my son, Aaron as we talk about the science behind addiction. Understanding the disease process of addiction can help to de-stigmatize addiction. Addiction is a brain disease that creates chemical changes in the brain that lead to a loss of control over the use of alcohol or substances. Addiction is not a lack of will power, strength or motivation, it is not a character flaw.

I highly recommend the book entitled "Understanding Addiction: Know Science, No Stigma" by Dr. Chuck Smith and Dr. Jason Hunt.

I have put together a free E-Book: The 5 Essential Keys to Finding Hope, Strength, and Courage: Reclaiming your life as you walk alongside your adult child in active addiction. Send an email to: thewillowgroupofferings@gmail.com if you would like a copy.

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