Don't Let Your Loved One's Addiction Destroy You

What do you do when someone you love is struggling with addiction? Our instincts may range from doing whatever it takes or costs to get them help to showing tough love by cutting off money and other assistance. But, ultimately, you can't make someone stop using the drugs or alcohol that is ruining their life. But what you can control is how you respond to it. Many families are navigating this nightmare, and Sara's is no different. Maybe you know this agony too. Today, Sara welcomes Marguerite Connelly, the mother of two kids who have struggled with drug abuse. Her journey through her son's ongoing addiction is the focus of her new book, "Addicted to the Addicted: A Mother's Tale of Going from Heartbreak to Hopeful."In this raw and honest conversation, Connelly tells Sara how she learned not to let her own life get consumed by her son's addiction, how she changed her interactions with her son in helpful ways, and the other ways in which parents and other family members can stay strong.Please visit our great sponsors:Allegiance Goldhttps://protectwithsara.comClick or Call 877-702-7272 to tell them Sara sent you and get $5,000 of free silver on a qualifying purchase. My Pillowhttps://mypillow.com/carterUse promo code CARTER to get the Queen size My Pillow for only $19.98 during the 20th Anniversary Sale. Or call 800-685-7221.Time Stamps:0:05 I have been affected by addiction 2:20 Shocking stats4:10 My guest today7:14 Marguerite Connelly joins the Sara Carter Show8:40 This has touched everyone10:18 Marguerite’s son14:07 The family is fighting too14:50 Shocking stats15:36 Treatment centers in Ohio16:37 Facing this as a mother22:02 Control in troubled waters23:43 Manipulation27:59 The cause of the crisis31:55 We need repercussions37:13 Parents don't like talking about this40:33 Interview close42:37 Show Close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices