Isolation, Plus Struggle To Stay Sober Can Be ‘A Lethal Combination’ During Pandemic, Says Dr. Ph…
April 17, 2020
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as posted by the channelNikki, who was once dependent on heroin and now works at an addiction recovery facility, says many people who battle with addiction are fighting for their lives as well as their sobriety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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“I think we need to just remember to have a little bit of love and compassion when we’re trying to get these people to the resources they need,” she says, noting that shelter-at-home orders have left many people isolated.
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Dr. Phil says, “For people who struggle with maintaining sobriety and who respond negatively to isolation, the combination can be lethal during this pandemic.”
Tune in to Friday’s episode to find out what some people in recovery are doing to maintain their sobriety while adhering to shelter-at-home policies.
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