{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6256822fea4f57001223a5c3/626060fbc200ba001245a9ed?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"My Story of Loving Someone Who Struggles With Substance Use Disorder","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6256822fea4f57001223a5c3/1649896472308-5fa2805572cf6518abf6018e63ba5e1c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome to Zero Stigma! I am your host, Donna Hughes, and I am excited to connect with you and have no-judgment conversations about the difficulties and lessons that come with loving someone with a substance use disorder.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>In this first episode,</strong> I am sharing with you why I am incredibly passionate about creating an open conversation about loving someone who struggles with substance abuse. Substance use disorder does not discriminate; it has touched every single socio-economic class, race, gender, age – you name it. I hope that speaking about my journey will help others in a similar situation, educate more people about the nuances of substance use disorder, and initiate change.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Throughout this episode, you will learn about the loved one in my life who struggles with substance use disorder. I am extremely transparent in describing the challenges that loving someone who abuses substances has had on my life and why I am compelled to share my experiences.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Tune in to the first episode of <strong>Zero Stigma</strong> to hear how substance use disorder has impacted my family.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>In This Episode You Will Learn:</strong></p><ul><li>Why I decided to start this podcast (1:00)</li><li>About my loved one with a substance abuse disorder (2:59)</li><li>Some statistics about substance use disorder (6:14)</li><li>What I have learned about self-care (8:47)</li></ul>","author_name":"Donna Hughes"}