Safety Planning When Addiction and Abuse Are Intertwined

Описание: When people hear the phrase safety planning, they often imagine a dramatic escape. Packing a bag. Leaving in the middle of the night. One clear moment where everything changes.

That is not how safety planning usually looks.

In this episode, we talk about what safety planning actually is when you are living with both addiction and abuse. We explore how survivors track patterns of use, withdrawal, control, and volatility long before they ever name it as safety planning. We discuss how addiction complicates abuse, how sobriety does not always reduce harm, and why many survivors feel blamed or misunderstood by systems that focus only on substance use and miss coercive control.

This episode is for people who are still inside it, people who are preparing, and people trying to understand why leaving is not the only moment where safety planning matters. It is also for professionals who want a more accurate picture of how addiction and abuse interact in real life.

⚠️ Trigger Warning:
Listener discretion is advised.

If you or someone you know is in danger:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: thehotline.org | 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

• SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — confidential support for substance use and mental health concerns.

Disclaimer:
This podcast and its related materials are for informational and educational purposes only, they are not a substitute for therapy, clinical care, or individualized mental health and medical advice. The views expressed do not constitute professional recommendations, and no client-therapist relationship is formed by listening. If you are in distress, please consult a qualified healthcare provider or contact local crisis services immediately.

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