Understanding Addiction: A Spiritual Journey

Scott Weeman discusses Catholic in Recovery (CIR), the 12-step model, and support for those battling addiction. Topics include marijuana’s impact, family struggles, local recovery groups, and helping loved ones in crisis. Find hope and guidance in this powerful conversation.

Questions Covered:

• 10:46 – My wife died earlier this year and fell back into drinking. Does CIR offer a 12-step model?
• 14:43 – Thank you, Scott. I’ve been attending the pilot programs for CIR in my diocese.
• 19:17 – I just wanted to share how CIR helped me a year ago.
• 30:08 – How addictive is Marijuana? My son smokes a lot and I asked him to stop and refuses to quit.
• 35:07 – How can I find out if they have groups in my area?
• 41:08 – My 33-year-old son is suffering through all kinds of addicts. What advice can you offer and how can we help?
• 48:10 – Is there anything I can do if a neighbor is so caught in addiction that the kids are being neglected? I’ve become a money pit for them.