#12741 Is Addictive Personality Real? Faith, Healing, and Recovery - Scott Weeman
<p>“Is addictive personality real?” This question opens a discussion on the complexities of addiction, including insights on how to recognize an addictive personality. Other topics include strategies for helping a son struggling with nicotine and vaping, the intersection of faith and recovery in programs like Al Anon, and the role of sacraments in overcoming addiction.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>06:10 – Is there Such a thing as an addictive personality and how do i know i have one?</li>
<li>13:46 – I think my son struggles with nicotine and vaping, possibly some ADD. I think he is self-medicating. Any suggestions on how to help him?</li>
<li>18:50 – I was part of Al Anon and I feel like it brought me back to my Catholic faith. Ultimately I stopped going because they seemed to shun my Catholicism. Yet, it is interesting that they say they are a God-centered program.</li>
<li>29:16 – I have been in a 12 step program for food addiction for almost 20 years. I have recently had the epiphany that I can continue those meetings, but also go to Catholic in Recovery meetings where I can feel more relaxed about being open about my faith.</li>
<li>35:01 – I think the sacraments were the force that pulled me out of addiction.</li>
<li>41:09 – I sobered up in AA. I found that most people there who were against talking about Catholic faith were people who grew up Catholic but were hurt in some way. I found after a meeting was a great time to do apologetics.</li>
<li>47:59 – My dad is elderly and an alcoholic. Now he is sick. If he stopped his drinking his medication would work better. I don’t know how to approach it. Sometimes I feel like I’m giving up on him.</li>
<li>52:38 – I was addicted to pornography and I’m wondering if I’m doing the right thing by staying away from it.</li>
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