How To Cope With The Dope
Navigating the challenges of loving someone with substance use disorder can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. This podcast combines personal experiences, research, and my own recovery journey to offer understanding, hope, and practical tools for growth. With monthly interviews featuring inspiring stories of hope and expert insights, I aim to help you move from merely surviving to truly thriving in your own life.
How To Cope With The Dope
Open vs. Closed Interventions: A Conversation with a Licensed Counselor
When a loved one struggles with addiction, the question of intervention often arises—but how do you know what approach is best? In this episode, we sit down with Chuck Montante, a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, to explore the differences between open and closed interventions. We discuss what makes each approach effective, common pitfalls to avoid, and how families can prepare for these difficult but necessary conversations. Whether you're considering an intervention or simply want to understand the process better, this episode offers expert insight and practical advice.
Chuck Montante: 585 473-1500 Westfall Associates Rochester NY
Books Mentioned:
Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic by Sam Quinones
In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Mate
Intervention Messages Worksheet:
1. Your observation of their beghavior.
2. Your feelings about what you have seen.
3. How things could be different. (The message of hope.)
4. Your "bottom line". What you intend to do if they do not address the problem.