Helping an addict

    People recovering from addiction often talk about “hitting rock bottom” and how it helped them get onto a path of recovery. But watching that descent can be very difficult for family members and loved ones.

    Psychologist Dr. Dan Gottlieb recently helped a family member of an addict deal with some tough issues – he talked to WHYY’s Behavioral Health reporter Maiken Scott.

    Listen: [audio:090706msdrdan.mp3]

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