EP255: Why "tough love" doesn't work with substance use and how to set boundaries that actually help with Heather Ross
Our culture teaches that when someone is struggling with substance use, the correct response is tough love. It's better to let them hit rock bottom than to enable their behavior. My guest today is Heather Ross, host of the Living While Loving Your Child Through Addiction podcast. She's also a dear personal friend.…
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