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The Three Things Families Say to Someone With an Addiction — That Make Everything Worse addiction conversation family recovery what not to say Jun 28, 2026

By Mark Aiston — Former Channel 10 & ABC Presenter, Recovery Advocate

If someone you love is struggling with addiction, you've probably rehearsed a hundred conversations in your head.

In the car. ...

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Mark Aiston

Mark Aiston

Former Channel 10 & ABC Presenter

Former Channel 10 and ABC presenter. Recovery advocate. Someone who spent years as the person nobody knew how to reach — and who finally was reached. Seven years in recovery and founder of The Conversation.