Stop Begging Them to Get Sober! Try These 5 Steps Instead

Send us Fan Mail What if the harder you try to convince your loved one to get sober, the more you're actually pushing them away from recovery? It's frustrating. They've admitted they have a problem. They've promised to change. Maybe they've even been to rehab. But somehow, they keep ending up in the same place. Here's what most families don't realize: Your loved one may not be in denial. They may be stuck in the contemplation stage of change, where part of them desperately wants a better life, while another part still sees alcohol or drugs as the solution. In this episode of the Get Unhooked Podcast , Jason Coombs draws from his own experience going through five rehabs and nearly two decades helping individuals and families navigate addiction. He introduces the SCALE framework , five practical ways to help your loved one discover their own reasons to change, without lecturing, shaming, or wrestling for control. You'll learn why arguing often backfires, how to recognize small signs of readiness, and how to encourage meaningful steps toward recovery while protecting your own emotional well-being. Because you can't force someone to get sober. But you can learn how to become a powerful, healthy influence in their recovery. Learn more: https://www.brickhouserecovery.com Book: Unhooked: How to Help an Addicted Loved One Recover by Jason Coombs. Support the show Join Jason Coombs LIVE each week for tips and tricks and LIVE Q&A’s. Go to https://www.liveunhooked.com/live-unhooked . For information about treatment services visit https://www.brickhouserecovery.com/ For more information about Warrior Heart Bootcamp for men visit www.awarriorheart.com https://awarriorheart.com/ $100 DISCOUNT CODE for Warrior Heart = 2026Brick100 To learn more about the women’s retreat, Heart of a Woman: https://theheartofawoman.net/ $100 DISCOUNT CODE for Heart of a Woman = 2026Brick100