The Bridge Podcast17 Tammi 2020

Episode 059: Releasing Women from Addiction

Picture an addict. Whatever comes to mind - throw it out! Anyone of us could be the picture of someone who is addicted to a substance. Special guest Shelley Spedden, from Home of Hope - part of Delmarva Adult & Teen Challenge, discusses releasing women from addiction on The Bridge Podcast this episode.

SHOW NOTES:

0:30 - Welcome Shelley Spedden, from Home of Hope - part of Delmarva Adult & Teen Challenge

2:00 - What is the Home of Hope? Who do they help?

3:30 - How are women getting addicted to substances?

6:00 - There is hope for anyone facing addiction

7:30 - Shame follows addiction

9:55 - How do you start talking with a loved one about their addiction?

11:45 - Relationship and the love of Christ is what draws people near

13:00 - For women trapped by addiction, complete devastation lies ahead

16:00 - Following Creation, Satan put a special target on women

18:45 - Taking notice of the signs of addiction hidden from view

20:25 - Prescription medication should be disposed of when it is done being used

22:45 - What is a good way to help loved ones find help to end their addiction?

24:30 - At what point should you call the police or a treatment center?

26:45 - Women can become addicted faster and have more hurdles to entering treatment

28:50 - Takeaways

Home of Hope Women’s Campus can be found online at https://delmarvateenchallenge.org/hopeofhope.html

Delmarva Adult & Teen Challenge also offers a Men's Center, and serves all of Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland. https://delmarvateenchallenge.org

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