Talking Addiction & Recovery
Summary: Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast is the follow-up to the book "Addiction & Recovery" by author and clinician Andrew J. Schreier. This podcast explores discussions regarding important issues related to addiction and recovery. Information you learn here is not typical of what you will find in academic textbooks and resources; and comes from the experiences of a clinical supervisor, clinical substance abuse counselor, and licensed professional counselor and the work with individuals and others involved in this field. Listen as guests join the show and cover a wide range of topics looking to educate individuals, families, communities, organizations, institutions, mental health professionals, educators, and anyone else impacted by addiction and recovery. Content is not intended to be treatment and is not affiliated with any specific group.
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What is available 24/7/365, the purchase price is free, the cost of consumption is catastrophic, located everywhere, and pairs with everything? The answer to this riddle explores an important topic related to addiction and recovery that is often not talked … Episode 23: Case of the F*** Its Read More »
Would you rather rely on a strong or smart decision when it comes to some of the challenges you will face in life? We make thousands of decisions each day. For individuals with substance use disorders those decisions can have … Episode 22: BE SMART, not strong Read More »
Michael Brody-Waite, author of “Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts: How to Lead Like Your Life Depends on It” joins this episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast to discuss what great leaders and drug addiction have in common. Listen … Episode 21: Leaders and Drug Addiction Read More »
The importance of being kind is highly emphasized. Kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Wishing kindness towards others is important, but practicing kindness is where its impact is most powerful. Kindness is an interpersonal skill; and … Episode 20: The Practice of Being Kind Read More »
Recovery from addiction is often described as a lifelong battle. No wonder why people feel the need to fight it. The act of surrendering is often seen as a necessary key to recovery; but people struggle with the idea of … Episode 19: Does Surrender Mean Giving Up? Read More »
Registered dietitian Annie Weiss joins this to talk about the impact nutrition can have on addiction and mental health. This episode explores the importance of looking at food, reasons for why it goes unnoticed, and how to start incorporating nutrition … Episode 18: Food: What Impact Does Nutrition Potentially Have on Recovery from Addiction? Read More »
How do we know whether the right decision is to remain silent or say something about it? The killing of George Floyd sparked a much needed vocal outcry about how black people are treated. In this episode, we explore how … Episode 17: Silence: When Staying Neutral Becomes Dangerous Read More »
Waiting to get help for mental health and substance use issues often ends in tragedy. As the challenges of COVID19 rise, it is necessary to make sure you receive help for mental health and substance use issues. This episode discusses … Episode 16: Waiting to Get Help Read More »
COVID-19 has caused drastic changes to our daily lives. Helping people recover from their addiction has shown the value of creating and using schedules. In this episode, Talking Addition & Recovery shows how people seeking recovery from their addiction and … Episode 15: Importance of Scheduling Read More »
The importance of self-care is constantly emphasized by many. We talk about how you can’t help others if you can’t help yourself; and yet we continue to see it being neglected. What are the barriers to self-care? How do we … Episode 14: Self-Care: The Necessary Oxygen Mask Read More »
Coping with urges to use or engage in addictive behaviors is one of the most difficult challenges an individual can face in their recovery. In this episode the “10+1” coping skill is introduced and how it can help someone surf … Episode 13: Coping While Urge Surfing Read More »
New Life Resources provided an “Addiction 101 Seminar” in which a portion of the presentation was questions and answers for a panel discussion. In this episode the questions are answered again with additional insights, information and stories.
Do you ever notice the reaction people receive when they tell others they do not drink alcohol? While the choice not to consume alcohol is the individual’s decision, it often appears as if as a society we need an explanation. … Episode 11: You Don’t Drink? Please (Don’t) Explain Read More »
Nalaxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose with the potential to save someone from a fatal overdose. Yet, it’s access and administration continues to be controversial. Why is there resistance to saving someone from dying as a … Episode 10: What is Wrong with Saving Someone from an Overdose? Read More »
September is Recovery Month and what better way to celebrate it with some new episodes on a variety of topics. This episode looks at how certain talking points and issues discussed in two previous episodes (Asking for Help and How … Episode 9: Talking Points to Life Moments Read More »
