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In this episode, Jackie Harounian shares how substance abuse / addiction takes its tolls on our lives and the lives of our loved ones. Jackie is a partner of the Law Firm of Wisselman, Harounian & Associates. She is a recognized leader in the field of matrimonial and family law. Her experience and background, including a graduate degree in behavioral forensic psychology and family systems therapy, enables her to adeptly handle complex divorce, custody and support matters in the family and supreme courts. Jackie has performed extensive pro bono work and has raised awareness and funds for a large range of social and legal causes. Among her many exceptional achievements over 20+ years of practice, she was chosen to the Super Lawyers list for seven consecutive years, and also twice selected to its most prestigious list - “Top 50 Women Lawyers” in New York, as the only Long Island matrimonial lawyer. Jackie served as Instructor of Family Law at Hofstra Law School for over ten years. She lectures regularly to attorneys, mental health professionals, accountants, and women’s groups, and is a highly sought after speaker for a range of topics including financial and legal empowerment, divorce, sexual and cyber- harassment, intellectual property, parenting issues, negotiating skills, and mental health/addiction issues.Connect with Jackie: Website: https://www.lawjaw.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelineharounian/Email: [email protected] Chat Podcast Details:Website: https://sobersidechat.com/Shownotes & Transcript: https://sobersidechat.com/jackie-harounian/Instagram: @sobersidechatTwitter: @sobersidechatWhat we discussed during the show:00:30 Intro02:03 A quote that Jackie finds inspiring 03:02 Jackie’s background04:42 How substance abuse affects / destroys families06:31 Steps we can take as a society to destigmatize addiction10:24 Suicide - Warning signs & prevention19:01 What makes a relationship thrive? Signs of an unhealthy relationship25:31 How to leave an abusive relationship28:39 Lowest point of life30:31 Happiest moment of life32:42 Who Jackie looks up to33:39 What people get wrong about her34:45 Favorite book - Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel35:39 Rapid Fire round - 5 Questions40:06 Advice to anyone struggling with addiction