Amber Hollingsworth (speaker) introduces the YouTube channel and frames addiction as a severe, destructive disease. She establishes personal credibility (15 years working in the field and lived experience), outlines three main obstacles to overcoming addiction (1: getting someone to choose to stop; 2: providing tools/supports to stay sober; 3: giving families tools/support), and states the channel’s aim: teaching the psychology of addiction and practical strategies (topics previewed include lying, manipulation, why counseling often fails for substance use disorders, family dynamics, and relapse triggers).
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So if you were at war with someone and you could read their mind and you knew what they were going to do next, how do you think that would impact your chances of winning? I think we can both agree you would have a major positive advantage. Well, if you're fighting addiction for yourself or trying to help a loved one beat addiction, you're in luck. Because I've spent my whole life helping people overcome this problem. I've lived with it, I've studied it, and I've worked in the field for the past 15 years. And here's what I've learned after all that time. Addiction is a terrible, nasty and terminal disease. In fact, most days I think it's the worst disease out there. Because not only will it kill you, but in the process of killing you, it's going to take everything that you have and everything that the people around you have. Think about it. When people die of cancer, they die heroes. But when people die of addiction, they die broken, alone, and in most cases, hated by the people closest to them. Yes, I know this is a very emotional topic, but it's time for us to get logical and strategic about how we deal with it. Because unfortunately, most people spend all their time and money and energy doing all the wrong things. And that's because they're focused on the wrong things. For example, there are really three main obstacles for overcoming addiction. Number one, getting someone to decide that they want to stop using drugs or alcohol. Giving someone the tools, skills and supports that they need in order to stay off drugs and alcohol once they're off. And lastly, number three, giving families the tools, information and support that they need to effectively support someone in getting off or staying off drugs and alcohol. And all three of those things are about understanding the psychology of addiction. And that is what this channel is all about. It's about helping you understand the psychology of addiction so that you can beat this thing once and for all. Live the life that you want to live. Here are just a few of the topics that we cover on this channel. Alright, this video is all about how to deal with lying. On how addicts and alcoholics manipulate their family and everyone else around them. Why counseling does not work for people with substance use disorders. 10 reasons that your kid is going to try to tell you to get you to bring them home from rehab. How to get yourself out of the drama. So if you're tired of being controlled by addiction, subscribe to this channel. I release at least one new video a week and oftentimes two or three. So make sure you turn on notifications so you'll know when those videos are coming out.
