How to Help Your Loved Ones battle ADDICTION: 8 Tips from the Experts Feat. Dr. Gabor Maté

Joe's Free Book: https://joesfreebook.com/ What do you do when someone you love lies, steals, and spirals in active addiction? How can families hold onto compassion while setting boundaries with a child, spouse, or friend lost in the grip of substance abuse? In this deeply moving and insightful conversation, we explore the hard truths of addiction—and the powerful healing that’s possible when we shift our perspective from judgment to understanding. You’ll hear real stories of addiction, denial, and breakthrough moments. We unpack the most critical questions: What's the difference between addiction and dependence? Why do so many addicts promise to stop—and then use again? How can families stop trying to “fix” someone and start healing themselves? What are the two rational responses a loved one can take when dealing with an addict? Featuring hard-won wisdom and raw honesty, this episode is for anyone feeling heartbroken, confused, or stuck in the chaos that addiction brings. Whether you're the one struggling or you love someone who is, this video is a compassionate guide to understanding the deep pain behind the behavior—and what true help and healing can look like. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: Why this conversation matters 04:10 Why addicts lie, cheat, and self-destruct 10:30 Two healthy ways to respond to an addict 18:00 Understanding addiction as multigenerational trauma 25:40 The real definition of addiction: "Can't stop" 32:55 Why addicts reject help (and how to offer it anyway) 40:15 The role of denial and delusion 48:00 When family members become part of the problem 52:30 How to create a safe invitation to recovery 59:00 Final thoughts on healing, hope, and help “The question is not ‘Why the addiction?’ but ‘Why the pain?’” – Dr. Gabor Maté If you’d like to join world-renowned Entrepreneurs at the next Genius Network® Event – then apply today for your invitation to attend at https://geniusnetwork.com/event/. Ready for more Genius Network training and inspiration? 🚩SUBSCRIBE 🚩 to the YouTube Channel here: https://goo.gl/0mX9id ============================================== Connect with me: 👉🏽 Follow Joe Polish: Facebook: https://goo.gl/opG8L7 Twitter: https://goo.gl/CkUzNa Instagram: https://goo.gl/1BZj32