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David Millward, ASUDC, shares insights from lessons learned having counseled over ten thousand addicts. David's son, Carston Millward, helps drive conversation and topics. Discussions are meant to provide helpful information for individuals with loved ones experiencing addiction, but do NOT replace medical advice. Listeners are urged to seek in-person attention and assistance from competent medical providers especially those who specialize in addiction treatment.
Episodes
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Big Dave interviews a dear friend, also named Dave, who shares his very spiritual, against all odds, story of recovery.
Saturday Sep 17, 2022
Saturday Sep 17, 2022
To many who find themselves supporting an addict, it may feel as though their own personal progress has ceased and a stalemate with their loved one has ensued. This episode discusses the predicament of saving one's self or a loved one refusing to progress.
Saturday Sep 17, 2022
Saturday Sep 17, 2022
Recklessly imposing 'tyrannical sanctions' may be the automatic knee-jerk reaction, but it's unlikely to actually help your loved one. David and Carston discuss a C.S. Lewis quote as it applies to addiction and its consequences.
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
A listener-proposed discussion on "how a kid can protect himself from a parent suffering from addiction." (Turns out we can be easily contacted via Facebook and FB Messenger through our "Surviving Loving An Addict Podcast" page...)
We're happy and grateful to hear your stories and encouragement. We're also happy to incorporate your questions into our discussions and welcome any assistance in picking future topics.
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Monday Jul 26, 2021
David offers coaching for coping with 'button pushing' - when someone picks fights to achieve an emotional rise.
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
Discussion for a listener whose ex-spouse is an addict.
Dave shares thoughts on how to parent when your children live in two very different worlds.
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Special Episode
"Is there even any hope??" David and Carston are joined by two outstandingly gifted musicians who openly share their stories of opiate addiction and treatment to answer this - one of addiction's most deflating questions.
Music was adlibbed live during this recording - it's sensational.
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Just because you're ready to have your loved one change doesn't necessarily mean it's time to spend money on their addiction treatment. Watching for different stages of readiness for change will help inform a wise decision.
In this episode, David and Carston discuss the things to watch for when deciding whether it is time to invest money in one's addiction treatment.
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Three types of love are discussed and examined. Nelson Mandela's (or unknown's) poem "Letting Go" is read and given new light in the context of loving someone "even though".
Friday Mar 26, 2021
Friday Mar 26, 2021
David Millward, ASUDC, and Carston Millward, former police officer, respond to a listener's question regarding the total legalization of drugs.